Timstertimster
Well-Known Member
My feelings about used engines are the same as with used computers and cars. Might get lucky, but you have no idea how the engine was maintained, if anything undesirable has happened, etc...
I'm researching options for a UL bush plane, something like a cub or highlander, and would need decent climb rate, decent power for takeoff, a reasonably fast cruise, and most importantly: a power plant that can take the abuse that comes from flying in a variety of climates. A workhorse.
So, yea, I could spring for a rotax 914, but man, $30k is a lot of cash. D motor L26 and ULPower 260i is my currently narrowed set of options.
Are there other ones that would be contenders?
I'm researching options for a UL bush plane, something like a cub or highlander, and would need decent climb rate, decent power for takeoff, a reasonably fast cruise, and most importantly: a power plant that can take the abuse that comes from flying in a variety of climates. A workhorse.
So, yea, I could spring for a rotax 914, but man, $30k is a lot of cash. D motor L26 and ULPower 260i is my currently narrowed set of options.
Are there other ones that would be contenders?