I have 3 AMT 180's, 2 AMT 280's and a AT400. There never has been any problems with the 180's and 280's. Always start. never loose power, never flame out, fast ramp up, great power - near perfect. Never had any service or parts replaced. The "iron lung" provides great protection for the turbine in the event of a crash. Had one Bobcat totaled. Removed the AT180 and it fired right up.

My AT400 has never been run. I am not going to run it until the bearing issue has been resolved.

I hope if anyone gets any word (offiical not rumor) from AMT concerning the bearings that they will post it here

Jack Mathias
AMA 7654