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In a message dated 12/19/02 4:35:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > m looking at a nice inexpensive 415c coupe to buy. it has 1971 era ceconite > on the wings. it just passed annual, is this anything to be concerned about? The annual or the Ceconite? Actually, Ceconite under the right circumstances can have an almost unlimited lifespan. As long as the underlying fabric is protected by the dope covering, it's pretty durable. If the plane is hangared that helps keep the finish in good shape. One thing you may have problems with is the tape on the seams. Basically, if it looks good, it probably is good. > can this fabric last a lot longer if it is in good shape and the plane is > hangared? > Yes. > the plane has 1700 hours ttae. the engine has one low cylinder. could the > engine possibly last a little longer? the cylinder was fine in the previous > annual and the plane was flown only 5 hours all year. i'm thinking that if > flown a little the low cylinder may come back up. i know i'm a hopeless > optimist. > With a plane that gets low usage, the years since overhaul become more important than the hours. If bell bottoms were in style the last time the engine was overhauled, it's living on borrowed time. You say the cylinder was low. How low? Where is the leakage going? Depending, it may come back or you may be able to live with it for a while. All in all, it sounds like you should plan on an overahul in the fairly near future. If you elect to fly rather than overhaul, you may want to have an oil analysis done to get an idea of whether or not there's any hidden secrets. At the very least, have the oil screen checked, although if it was cleaned at the annual then the evidence is gone.... > what do you all think? That's what I think. John ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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