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Bill Zaleski <wrz@instrumentratings.com> wrote:
>On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:29:49 GMT, zip.zippity@gmail.com (Zippity)
>wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>Our C172 O-320 is well over TBO and needs new cylinders. We are
>>thinking we might just bite the bullet and get a new engine at this
>>stage.
>>
>>The Penn Yan Aero SuperHawk STC looks like a good option since it
>>would give us 180 HP - a nice extra safety margin for our short strip.
>>
>>Has anyone here had any good or bad experience with this engine?
>>
>>TIA for any info via post or email,
>>
>>Z
>
>I've had the Air Plains O-360 conversion in my 172N for 16 years
>(3500 hours now). I'm an A&P and IA. The Air Plains documentation
>is much better, the installation is easier, and the product support is
>great. It makes a poor man's 182 out of a 172, No complaints. Penn
>Yan is right in my back yard, but I do not regret getting my STC from
>the Kansas facility.
Thanks - I looked at Air Plains but it seems they just have a ship-out
kit to do the STC on an existing engine. I was looking at the factory
new engine option from Penn Yan. Do Air Plains have a similar scheme?
Our plane is N-reg but based in Europe.
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Re: Seeking opinion on Penn Yan SuperHawk O-360
