The gen 2 Jab 3300 in my 2007 Lightning is at 700 hours and by the end of this summer may be nearing 900 hours. The engine has a mandatory top overhaul at 1000 hours which involves pretty much everything on the engine except splitting the case. Now having said that and my engine being a gen 2 engine, the case studs are known to be too weak and in Australia and NZ they have mandatory groundings until the cases have been modified to take the larger studs.
Is there anyone out there that has gone through this process and is willing to reveal any details ? I did get a quote from the Jabiru US distributor in Shelbyville, TN and their quote was for $4750.57 for parts only (If I could get the engine rebuilt by a local A&P where I am) or approximately $7500 if I bring the airplane to Shelbyville and have them rebuild it in-house. Neither of the quotes included any work on the case to replace the known - too - small case studs.
The parts list includes:
I would love to hear from anyone who has been through this, what you did and whether you were happy with the result.
Is there anyone out there that has gone through this process and is willing to reveal any details ? I did get a quote from the Jabiru US distributor in Shelbyville, TN and their quote was for $4750.57 for parts only (If I could get the engine rebuilt by a local A&P where I am) or approximately $7500 if I bring the airplane to Shelbyville and have them rebuild it in-house. Neither of the quotes included any work on the case to replace the known - too - small case studs.
The parts list includes:
Item | qty |
Piston LHS (2, 4, 6) with Valve Relief, Gudgeon Pin and 25mm Circlips 3 376.36T | 3 |
Piston RHS (1, 3, 5) with Valve Relief, Gudgeon Pin and 25mm Circlips 3 376.36T | 3 |
Piston Ring set for one cylinder 6 164.88T | 6 |
Cylinders must be line honed (overszed to accept the HD2 pistons) 450.00 | 1 |
Stud Long Barrel 3/8 - Through Bolt 10 279.42T | 10 |
Stud Front 3/8 2 50.41T | 2 |
Stud Short 3/8 4 131.47T | 4 |
3300 Conrod Bearing Shell Single Set of 12 115.88T | 12 |
GEAR CRANKSHAFT 5/16 HOLES 52 DIA SEAL - New Style 253.80T | 1 |
5/16 x 1 UNF SHCS, Conrod Cap Screw 12 24.54T | 12 |
5/16 x 1-1/4', Fly Wheel Bolts Brighton Best or Unbrako 1960 grade 6 9.87T | 6 |
3/8 x 3/4 UNF SHCS, Crankshaft/Prop Flange bolt 6 8.30T | 6 |
CRANKCASE, CRANKSHAFT, CAMSHAFT AND PARTS - | |
CATEGORY HEADING ONLY | |
| |
1/4 x 3/4 UNC SHCS 36 97.56T | 36 |
12 Point Nut 3/8-24 Non Locking, wider base - Front Stud ONLY 2 6.07T | 2 |
12 Point Nut 3/8-24 Non Locking - ARP part # is 300-8302 20 60.74T | 20 |
Type 316 Stainless Steel Wedge Lock Washer, 5/16' 6 24.00T | 6 |
Star Washer / Exhaust & Intake 36 10.80T | 36 |
High-Carbon Steel Belleville Disc Spring 6 4.50T | 6 |
Head Bolt Set (1 set per Cyl): (4) PH0820N, (1) PH0830N, (1) PH0840N 6 ea 118.20T | 6 |
Viton Oil Seal NAK (rear), new style 52 mm 1 61.51T | 1 |
Oil Seal Front 1 38.75T | 1 |
Oil Seal Dist. Shaft 2 40.32T | 2 |
Oil Pump O'ring 2 10.32T | 2 |
O'ring Oil Cooler Adapter 1 6.86T | 1 |
Induction Pipe O-Ring 6 13.74T | 6 |
O-RING - CYLINDER BASE 6 37.59T | 6 |
Double Valve Spring Kit (1 set per cylinder) 6 ea 993.72T | 6 |
High Bleed Hydraulic Lifter 12 203.74T | 12 |
Glacier Bush 15MM Rocker Arm Bushing 12 72.55T | 12 |
Rocker Shaft Sym Head; 22A0189-22A2068, 33A000 - Hydraulic 6 120.09T | 6 |
Intake Hose Rubber 6 8.39T | 6 |
I would love to hear from anyone who has been through this, what you did and whether you were happy with the result.
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