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Old 10-31-2011 | 10:38 AM
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Default RE: Select engine(s) if had to replace bearins in less than a year
sport pilot a direct qoute from the internet ????? lol

Jessie how often do you fly with your engine?

The New OS AX engines are the lightest of thier size range but i dont think the aluminum case causing the OS bearing problems. I think its just plain old cheap bearings from he supplier.

Either way what ever the reason is do you think if you follow the directions and the bearing goes out that Hobbico should repair the engine under warranity?

I am in the Air force and a mechanic and know all to well all the forms of corrosion specially on Aluminum, magnesium and titanium. I have only seen 1-2 engine cases ever have a large amount of corrosionon them. I have seen some that when using Titanium bolts and not use an anti-seize the Ti bolts siezed in the Aluminum case.

It is strange that only the OS engines have this proble at our field. Maybe we will figure it out.
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