Members in the recent past have been most helpful and I am very appreciative of their comments. I am again hoping someone may be willing to pass on more advice regarding an aircraft I now am considering.
There is a 1970 150 for sale that may merit looking at, but it is a 200 mile trip to see it and I want to make sure it is worth my time and money before going. Paint and interior look very good in the pics available, probably a 7+. Avionics are average (what one sees in a lot of 150s). Engine is mid-time with about 925 hours SMOH. Owner says it has never been topped SMOH. Compressions are 73/70/75/68. Annual is due in 6/05. Logs are available. AD?s stated as complied with.
My sense is that most A&Ps would pass the low cylinder on an annual. What concerns me is that the cylinder that tested 70 at the last annual also may drop into the 60s this time around.
My questions are: How significant a factor is that one cylinder with the 68 compression? Would two cylinders in the 60s be cause for alarm. Is this engine close to needing cylinder or valve work? What are the ball park figures for cylinder replacement, valve work per cylinder?
Many thanks!
Dewi8095
