Cessna Pimping...
So, long story short, I have found myself in the possession of an o-540 engine. I have plans for this engine...
Its all pretty much pie in the sky stuff at the moment, but long term plan is to potentially find a C150/152 airframe project, convert it to Texas Taildragger specification and install the beast in it, potentially with a McCauley CS prop.
There would also obviously be some other modifications etc too, including, but not limited to:
Additional Fuel Tanks
Stripped, Bare Metal Interior
Redesigned Panel
STOL Kit
So main questions to the forum and interweb...
1. Has anyone ever seen an O-540 installed to a C150/152 or an STC for one?
2. Do people honestly think that a C150/152 airframe would take the power without major modifications?
3. Is it possible to move a C150 across from COA to Permit to allow a simpler passage to achieve this? Is it worth moving, or stay and keep the COA and do all of the horrendous amounts of paperwork? I would like to be able to take it around europe relatively hassle free.
4. Has anyone ever seen an underwing 'drop tank' style fuel/baggage system for 150/152?
Cheers,
Oli
And before the nay-sayers arrive, I am aware of the fact that it is a weird airframe to start from, that it makes little to no financial sense and that it will be a lot of work to make it legal.