Hi Guys,

now that this topics has gotten away from specific manufacturers and engines, I would like to ask a few questions of you all in respect of what you as a turbine user would expect from an engine that you had just paid some $3000 for.

From new, how many 10 min average flights would you expect from and engine before service?.

What would you expect to be the wearing parts in a turbine engine?.

Would you expect to be able to conduct basic maintenance on your engine without having to send it back to the manufacturer?

Lets say the engine has given 200 10 mins flights, and has gone back to the manufacturer for service, what would you expect to pay for the engine to be 0 houred again.

With ref to the above question what parts would you expect to be changed out at this point?. and would you expect the engine to be fully re warranted and if so, then for what period?.

I know this sounds a bit market researchy but as you all know I manufacture the JG/TJT engines and from what I can gather there seems to be many realistic and some un realistic expectations from engine users as to what an engine should do and what sort of support a manufacturer should give.

Please, no flame, no manufacturer comparisons, this is being asked for your benifit and will give people like me a steer as to what you expect.

Many thanks and best regards,

Chris