This is kind of a silly question. I just received a DA-50 from Chief Aircraft and it did not come in a manufacture's box. It was wrapped in a plastic bag inside a normal shipping box. Is that normal?

Thanks,
Tony

Tony, I would send an email to DA and ask them. If the engine has a serial number, include it. This sounds suspicious. Dan.

It is normal.
DA Dealers usually buy in bulk from DA where many engines are sent in one carton (properly wrapped and packed). A common way for them to be sent from the dealer is wrapped in bubble wrap in a normal shipping carton.

However for peace of mind, Dans suggestion is a good one.

That is completely normal. The last DA engine I bought was a 100L directly from Desert Aircraft. They shipped it in a generic white box and it was just plastic wrapped on the inside. No name brand manufacturers packaging at all.

Ok, thanks guys. I called Chief and they said they never ship DA engines in a manufacturers box. Just wanted to check.

Thanks again!
Tony

New or repaired, they have always come to me wrapped in plastic and or bubble wrap in a plain box.

With a quality product and an impeccable reputation, there is no need to waste money on pretty boxes.

Good point K-Bob! This is my first DA so I was just a little surprised but super happy with the engine so far.