Flying Crab Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Hey guys, Have a 231 approaching overhaul time and was wondering if there’s an upgrade I can do such as an MB engine as a replacement for my current LB. My main want is another electric source ie. back up Gen/Alt. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Only way is to sell your 231 and buy a 252 or 262 - it's no longer possible to go from a 231 to a 262. that ship sailed many years ago.If you can loose the vacuum pump, you might be able to mount a backup or standby alternator on the vacuum pad.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Crab Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks. Selling and buying not possible but I’m all electric so I’ll look into backup off the vacuum system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
231LV Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Like Kortoplates said, the only engine upgrade available for the 231 is the LB (assuming you currently have the old GB)...otherwise it's not an upgrade, just a straight across LB to LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Start talking to your IA and FSDO about a field approval or a one-time STC. Depending on your FSDO, it may or may not be simpler to sell your 231 and buy the 252, but it's worth asking the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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