Austro Engine has received EASA approval for the 1,500 hrs TBO (Time between overhaul) for the 170hp turbocharged Jet-A1 and diesel engine AE300.
EASA has now raised the AE300 TBO in two steps, from 1,000 to 1,200 hours and now from 1,200 to 1,500 hours.
Austro states that the engine overhaul price is approximately EUR 16,700 (USD 22,000), which is EUR 11.13 (USD 15.00) per flight hour.
The company has also announced that from now on only one part of the AE300 is lifetime-limited within the TBO period.
According to the company, further developments are in progress.
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