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John H Murphy
Joined: 03 Jan 2007
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Location: Henderson, NV
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 Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:21 am Post subject: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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I've decided to replace my Rotax 503 DCDI engine with a new one, rather than rebuild.
Is CPS the "best" source for new engines? They advertise the 503 minus gear box, carbs & muffler at just over $4000. I'm figuring I could sell my still working fine Rotax (presently installed on the aircraft) with 200 hours on the Hobbs meter for $1000 or so. The net would be a cost to me of around $3000. not including shipping.
If I do the math right, CPS would charge me $2000. plus for a major overhaul. And that assume only the crankcase needs to be replaced. When I talked to CPS they tell me they frequently replace pistons & cylinders which could add more cost to the equation. It seems like your trading dollars by doing a overhaul versus going the new engine route.
I'm curious if others would concur with my thinking on this.
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Richard Pike
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Blountville, Tennessee
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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Try Solo Aviation in Kentucky. Alan Laymon is the guy at the Kolb Homecoming
the one before this last that did the seminar, he is pretty good, and his
prices are not bad.
Don't know his number, Google him.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldpoops)
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ElleryWeld(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:32 am Post subject: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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I purchased a new engine figuring it would also be cheaper and everything is new shouldnt have as much to worry about after it has proved itself for 5hours flying time
My 2 Cents worth
Ellery in Maine
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Steve Boetto
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:44 am Post subject: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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Hey,
Don;t forget about our friends at TNK. They are competitive. Think about freight and sales tax as other add on's depending where you buy.
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planecrazzzy
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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L.E.A.F. was the cheapest for me.....( Leading Edge Air Foil )
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
PS You probly want to sell yer engine before you take it off yer plane...
it's better if'n they can hear it run.....Otherwise LEAF takes trade ins
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Paul Petty
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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John,
It pays to shop try Ronnie Smith (at) www.flysmla.com
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John H Murphy
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Best source for a new Rotax engine |
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Looks like they all run about $4,050.
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