Bantam 85 hp overhaul advice

[Jon Hewitt]

I need some advice please.I am looking at purchasing a bantam 2006 model ,current hours are +-540 .
When is the overhaul due is it at 1000 hours or years.also does anyone have at idea as to how much does it cost for a new sail(fabric)
Cheers Jon
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[vernon11]

speak to Gordon Gray. He has just done his. 0724634799

[Jon Hewitt]

Thanks vernon

[KFA]

Jabiru engines have to get a Top Overhaul at 1000hr's. The sail will be on condition, you will have to speak to Andrew Pappas about that.

[lefssa]

correct is 1000 hours but does not often get there. normally needs to be done shortly after 800 hours. depends on blow bys and condition of engine.

[vernon11]

Jon.
Spoke to Gordon yesterday. Just the wings and Eppenage, were about 30k.
Cheers,
Vernon

[Jon Hewitt]

Thanks Vernon

Not so bad,I got a qoute from terry Pappas +-45K new excluding vat,did he replace with new sail?

Cheers Jon

[goldie]

Hi Jon,

The last time we did a 1000hr. top end,on a Batam 85hp. the parts from Shadowlite( Jabiru) were about R15k. Add labour at about R10/15K.
Fabric........contact Jenya at Petit zero82 853 824nine he does Bantams.

Have blow-by's done every 100hrs. and if all OK no reason why the engine will not purr on to 1000hrs.!!

Even if you fly 10 hrs a month, you still have more than 3 years to go. Just be careful you don't pay too much for the Bantam. Lots of sellers with high expectations!

Rgds, Mike

[vernon11]

Thanks Vernon

Not so bad,I got a qoute from terry Pappas +-45K new excluding vat,did he replace with new sail?

Cheers Jon

He only did the Wings and Empenage. With the fuselage, I should imagine the 45K will be about right. Jenya, will probably quote you a price, but you will have to deal with Andrew, or Trevor. Jenya makes for them, and will not sell privately. I spoke to him some time ago about it.
Cheers.
Vernon.

[Jon Hewitt]

Thanks Vernon

[vernon11]

Thanks Vernon

Pleasure.