Originally Posted by John_Chilstrom
I'm wondering if I should even look at a 1975 C150 with 1780hrs SMOH (for example)?


TBO on the O-200 engine is 1800 hrs. I know that some people say keep flying it as long as the compression readings are good, but you'd better be mentally/financially prepared for an overhaul which costs $12K (field overhaul) to $20K+ (big-name engine shops). Do you feel lucky today? grin


[Linked Image from visitedstatesmap.com]