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http://lakecity.craigslist.org/for/1814591305.html

I think I'll pass.

Currently, complete 175s with low time engines and good avionics are going for that much. People seem to hate the GO gearbox and won't buy 175s because of them. I regret passing up on one such 175 lately. For some reason, I couldn't see myself buying a complete, flyable, dirt cheap airplane that met the performance goals I need but can't currently fulfill with my 150. Project aircraft, however, sucker me in every time.

They are agreat plane with the 180 horse conversion and constant speed prop that are often put on them.

Exactly! There's no reason to put a GO-300 in it, when there are STC's for O-300's, O-320's, and O-360's. I'll bet this one could be had for around $10K. No idea whether or not it is complete minus only the engine, and any avionics would likely be old (or missing). I posted it to illustrate the "Barn Finds" that are still out there.

See, if you'd told me that about four months ago I'd own a 175 and be looking for an engine to swap in. I tell ya, I'm a project magnet.

Here's a bit of recent > history on this 175 <, [ntsb.gov] compliments of Mr. NTSB.

> The Narrative < [ntsb.gov]

Considering the history...anyone buying it should expect to get it CHEAP!

Carl, do you know this guy?

Wow! Hallar!