2007-03-08 13:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
My thinking is that the overhauled engine has already proven itself through one lifetime, been thoroughly looked over and repaired where necessary. The new one hasn't proved that its components are reliable. Probably silly on my part, but that's my feeling.
2007-03-08 19:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about aircraft certified overhauled engines, my thought is that the overhauled one has to be overhauled in accordance with pretty rigid requirements to be airworthy. When those are met, it certainly should be as reliable as a new one. My guess would be that the advantages would be any improvements that they may have made to the engine between the time when the used one was built and the new one was built.
2007-03-08 13:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by chustplayin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An aircraft engine can be overhauled any number of times, but they are usually retired after a few overhauls because a new engine is not that much more expensive. Old aircraft engines find use in airboats.
2007-03-09 00:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the price difference would be, but I suspect the new one would be more. I would choose the new one if money were no object. I believe that even while they go to great lengths to ensure the serviceability of the case and other stuff that they re-use, the fact is it has been used before and can have undetectable flaws caused by corrosion or excessive temperature and or stress. While any problems like this are extremely unlikely it is one of the considerations I would think about in making the decision.
2007-03-09 03:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember: an overhaul engine is worn is some degree and new ones are not.
2007-03-09 02:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by jangelugarte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋