I'm not sure why this assumption was made based on the ASO ad?
I would think $16.5k would be a "real" overhaul...
I might of missed something here??
I missed something too. The ad states "new rear case" as part of the engine overhaul.
I guess the price isn't too far out of line, provided that the airframe has been gone through and shouldn't need any major work for a while. If the plane is really like new, then it is worth it to some people to pay a premium for it. A complete annual inspection by an uninterested party along with a careful examination of the logs, not just a pre-buy might be a good idea in a case like this.
