Converting a P120
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RE: Converting a P120
If it's roughly 7 bills to bring it back to life - I would keep it stock also; DRAMATICALLY increases it's re-sell value once you there also.
I'm wondering John - what's the longest you've seen a turbine last with only bearing replacements and without dbearing replacements?
I'm wondering John - what's the longest you've seen a turbine last with only bearing replacements and without dbearing replacements?
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For longest running turbine info go to the JetCat US website. Big Rick had a p70 that went for EVER ( about 140hrs I think) without ever being touched-no check ups nothing just hundreds and hundreds of flights.
The full info is on the website. In my opinion a JetCat will outlast the airframe (or untill you we kill it) 95% of the time. Scott
Jon, 700 for the can repair is a good price. Look around for used parts for an install kit. You should be able to pick up a used ECU for about $250 (if you can find one, they are out there) It can be any ECU, just have it flashed for a 120 afterwards. New pump is 160, solenoids are aabout 80 or so.Hopefully it didnt hit hard enough to kill the GSU
The full info is on the website. In my opinion a JetCat will outlast the airframe (or untill you we kill it) 95% of the time. Scott
Jon, 700 for the can repair is a good price. Look around for used parts for an install kit. You should be able to pick up a used ECU for about $250 (if you can find one, they are out there) It can be any ECU, just have it flashed for a 120 afterwards. New pump is 160, solenoids are aabout 80 or so.Hopefully it didnt hit hard enough to kill the GSU
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RE: Converting a P120
You're right, I could probably save a little by picking up the components used... Although, as someone pointed out (unless I save a lot of $ on used), it wont be worth much with second hand components []
That thing hit so hard it made my teeth rattle!!!!
That thing hit so hard it made my teeth rattle!!!!
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As I stated above my best guess woudl be $700 in parts plus the cost of labor. Labor rates were $75.00 per hour when I was at JetCat and I doubt they have come down. I would guess around 3 - 4 hours of labor for the repair, but this could be off by an hour either way. So figure $1000 for the motor (parts plus 4 hours labor) and then another $850 for the install kit. Still not a bad deal compared to $3295 for a new one.