Hypothetically, if the CAFE Mooney was for sale, how much is it worth?

[Hair_Helmet]

3 hours ago, Shadrach said:

Lycoming likely has some data on engine core trade in time in service as well as component serviceability, but that’s far from a complete picture.  I’d be interested in case crack data as my anecdotal observation is that the angle valves have more case crack issues. The engine in the Cafe E model is probably worth core value at this point. Regardless of TSMOH it’s likely  past calendar TBO, has had minimal usage over the last seven years and was at one time operated at aggressive ignition settings. 

Great points.  Kyle spent this last year working for Ly-Con, it’d be interesting to hear if any changes or repairs have been done to it.  Certainly hasn’t seen many hours in the last 7 years.

[M20F]

Assuming similar maintenance costs (cylinder issue discussed above) the premium would pay for itself in fuel savings over X hours.  
 

There is a fun math problem to get this thread to go another 25 posts. 

[carusoam]

Long time no see Hair H!   

Except a few times on YT…

 

Great thread.

The CAFE project has always had a lot of interest…

Best regards,

-a-

[Hair_Helmet]

On 3/30/2023 at 4:28 PM, carusoam said:

Long time no see Hair H!   

Except a few times on YT…

Time flies when you’ve got too many plates to keep spinning…

I’d love to see the CAFE get a whole new life, some great points made on this thread.