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Old 26th October 2012 | 14:35
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ericferret
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The big issue with turbines is the cost of an unscheduled maintenance. For instance to replace a compressor on a 250 Allison could cost more than a piston engine overhaul.
A complete engine failure could cost you more than you might spend on piston engine overhauls for a very long time. You need deep pockets to run a gas turbine.
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