Factory or Field? Think Beyond Price

摘要

Here at the magazine we routinely get questions about what makes more sense when it comes to engine overhauls. Specifically, should you commit to a field overhaul or stick with the factory? As it's always been, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, and there isn't a hard standard when it comes to field overhauls. But there are some important things to consider, especially in an engine market disrupted by supply problems and in some cases, slipping quality. Different terms can make for sizable price differences in your overhaul. In the engine world, you'll see the words overhaul, rebuilt and reman-ufactured. The word remanufactured isn't even an FAA-recognized maintenance term. But the word overhaul is, and it's specifically defined in the regulations.