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This is fantastic info guys! Just what i'm after to get a picture of heli operating costs.
I'm amazed at the idea of a 206 with 26000 hours! I had wondered whether there was a design life with the aluminium - this is a big factor with pressurised airframes.
One thing i would like to know, just as an example. Say i had a high hours R22 that was otherwise servicable, but needed a complete transmissions and engine overhaul (due to normal wear - bearings, liners etc). Would i just go ahead and get the work done, or would i be better off weighing up repair estimates against machine worth then deciding whether or not to junk it? In the european automotive industry you are forever fighting a losing battle with trade value, but the truck industry is more sensible. I chose the R22 since it is a piston powered GA machine.
Mart