BeechTalk - BT - FS: Continental IO 520b -Sold

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 May 2022, 12:11

It looks like I finally have a reasonable date on the completion of my IO550 that I am having built for my airplane. Putting on the market is my current engine that is in perfect working condition with high compressions. I have flown with this engine for over 600 hours since I bought the airplane and actually question taking it out of the airplane. Here are the details:

IO520b
2050 TTSN (1966)

600 hours since all overhauled fuel system, mags, alternator etc.

300 hours since honing the cylinders due to a bad ring - Compression is all in the upper 60's low 70's.

Gami injector and run smooth LOP

Burns a quart every 10 hours or so

Purrs like a kitten and Was flying up until last week when we pulled it for replacement.

This is a great option for those that want to keep flying but can't get an engine for 6-10 months. This engine is complete and is a drop and swap with exhaust included. It qualifies as a core at continental for 520 or 550, I just chose to go a different route. I believe the core credit is 19k or thereabouts.

Reduced to $7,500

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 May 2022, 22:35

Price? Or am I blind?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 31 May 2022, 10:03

Username Protected wrote:

Price? Or am I blind?

Maybe it's free.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 31 May 2022, 10:18

Price updated and currently available.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jul 2022, 09:33

Price updated and currently available. Can be used as a core towards Airpower.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jul 2022, 09:49

Username Protected wrote:

Price updated and currently available. Can be used as a core towards Airpower.

Dangnabbit. The price was at the end of the original post in stealth mode without a $ sign

Maybe that is now the updated price

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jul 2022, 10:48

Dollar sign added to reduce confusion.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Jul 2022, 14:26

[list=][/list]When you say "overhauled" like a log book TSMOH time or you just did the subsystems?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Jul 2022, 14:34

We just did the subsystems. The engine has never been overhauled and still tests and performs amazing.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Jul 2022, 18:30

Please call me Robert 3013954974

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Aug 2022, 11:55

Reduces to 8900.00

Engine runes excellent and makes full power. Crated and ready to go.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Sep 2022, 08:42

Bump. Nobody needs a good running engine? Nobody needs a core?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Sep 2022, 06:15

I know of an owner of a 1957 Bonanza with an IO520BB that needs one. He unfortunately just had a prop strike. I will forward this information to him. Since it’s not been overhauled since manufactured in 1966, does it have a heavy case, 7th stud, and VAR crank? He’s retired on a tight budget, so this might be an option for him.
Thanks,
VW

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Sep 2022, 07:31

Username Protected wrote:

I know of an owner of a 1957 Bonanza with an IO520BB that needs one. He unfortunately just had a prop strike. I will forward this information to him. Since it’s not been overhauled since manufactured in 1966, does it have a heavy case, 7th stud, and VAR crank? He’s retired on a tight budget, so this might be an option for him.
Thanks,
VW

VAR crank's made it into production in mid-1978. Of course my engine is a early 1978 model...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Sep 2022, 08:44

This engine is original with a non var crank, light duty case and no 7th stud. Purrs like a kitten. I had an opportunity to get into a 550, so between that and the long average length of flight made me decide to pull the engine. It would be a perfect engine for your friends scenario.