Yes, fly it -- but with an eye out for landing areas in case of engine out. AT 1800 hours since major overhaul -- seems to me it's time for a major overaul.
Each of us have their personal comfort zones.............
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... I am always keeping an eye out for emergency landing areas. And our engine has only 350 hours on it SMOH.......................
For me, personally, if the engine is making good oil pressure. And is not making metal. Then there is little reason not just to fly it. As cylinders require replacing, that will allow you to get a looksie deeper inside. The O-200 will give you warning when it is really starting to get tired. It is not going to up and quit just because it is being flown beyond recommended overhaul..............
Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon
