Congratulations Martin! I continue to live vicariously through your channel. How exciting to have a new higher-horsepower engine a three-blade prop to pull you smoothly. Enjoy!
At 10:39 in the video the fuel line off the spider need to be corrected to prevent chaffing. Great video and congratulations on the conversion, they do good work.
John Fletcher I also had Air Plains install the -550 in my 1975 C-182 May of last year. Takeoffs and climb outs are awesome. And with the GAMI’s you can really lean it back and save some gas if you’re in no hurry. Great motor! Cheers!
That's awesome Martin, glad for you! Everyone should, at least once in their flying careers, get their hands on a Bonanza. Such a sweet handling plane. Nice job!
Congrats, Martin. I knew you would love this. I must admit that the cost took my breath away but I've been out of it a long time. Best of luck and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
Did anyone else notice something dripped from right behind the vacuum filter at about 12:35 right after Shane removed his hand from the filter housing? Great video....
Yes, enjoyed the smile but also the confidence that Shane and his team bought you No nonsense good old fashioned professionalism from him Cheers Martin
Very nice Martin. My wife and I were just talking about how we wanted to buy a plane for what you spent on you're upgrade! Thank you for sharing the numbers. It adds a lot of perspective to the video.
Hi Carl - nice to hear from you! Yeah, about that price tag... I hope this will remain a once-every-15-years thing, or something like that. Not easy to swallow, but now that it's done I am very happy with how it turned out. Good luck for finding your next airplane! What are you thinking of getting? - Martin
Absolutely beautiful! Hope you’ve been getting to fly a lot. I have one minor concern. In your video at the 10:37 mark the spark plug wires are laying on top of your orange fuel line which are laying on top of the fuel line injector clamp. Over time the edge of the clamp my rub a whole in your fuel line hose. I’m not sure I got all the parts right, I’m not a pilot, but like watching your videos.
congrats Martin on your new engine, I wish you safe flying and the same number of landings as takeoffs :) Thanks for taking us all along on your first flight with it.
Great video Martin! So glad all went well. You should be very pleased with your decision to upgrade for many years to come. Looking forward to many more flights with you. Stay safe and healthy.
Great summary of the engine exchange process! I did the same for my Arrow 200 this past winter but the break-in was prolonged a bit because I cannot easily get down to an altitude where 75% power is achievable! My field elevation is 6900' and the nearest 4000' area is a haul from here. Your ordering time was about what I experienced from Air Power too. Probably normal EXCEPT when you are waiting!!! Enjoy your new motor...and the empty wallet!!
Awesome video Martin! I'm doing the same upgrade to my 1990 F33A. My engine just arrived at David Beavers and will go in after the 4th of July. You asked all the questions I had about break-in. I can't wait to see the difference in performance and look forward to your upgrade data.
Congrats Martin...This person knows what he is doing very well and what is clear is that the work is very excellent and I wish I was close to their place where I will approve maintenance in all of their workshops. but unfortunately, I am oversees good luck
Thank you so much for this video and info, I watched it several times. I'm working on the long process of figuring out how to buy my first plane and seriously thinking of a Bonanza. I found a V-tail worth considering but would need a new engine soon so I called up your shop in Pella to price check. Hope you don't mind but I mentioned your video and your engine upgrade. Hoping I can make an airplane purchase a reality sometime in the next two to three years!
Great video! I own and fly an SR22 and it's cool that you did the engine upgrade in Pella...I happened to overnight there when I flew my plane across the country to the west coast a while back...they run a great operation there! I remember being very pleasantly surprised by my stopover there. Thanks for providing all the information! The engine in my plane is at 1360 hours now so I am starting to think about what the process of overhauling my engine would be like (hopefully not for a long time though!!). Take care and keep uploading those videos :)
I just did the exact same thing with the ACFP..... love it!!!! Sooooo Fast I’m not used to it, like 10 knots increase. Many don’t recommend the ACFP but I love it.
I'm torn on the ACFP... never flown a plane (yet) that had one. I have no problem running the mixture manually; maybe I don't know what I'm missing yet. - Martin
Thank you for your videos, I seen your one about the Dutch Bakery just flew into Pella for the first time last week just to visit that bakery. I also work in Information Technology as a IT Security Engineer
Me, too, Mike. Now I have a perfect travel airplane and nowhere to go, thanks to COVID-19. Let's hope things continue to stabilize and open up over time. Best, Martin
Congrats! I'm very jealous... that engine purred like a new kitten, eh? My son and I will be doing this to our Tiger probably next year. Our engine is still running strong with high compression checks as the last annual, (knock on wood). Glad it worked out for you and here's to many more hours in that sweet Bonanza!
Hello Martin While you were doing your visual of the IO-550 engine. I observed one of your fuel lines support clamp appears to be misaligned when support the fuel line. The one in question is the fuel line for the front cylinder on the right side. From my view,it appears that the metal clamp and the rubber insulator are not aligned correctly crating a metal to metal contact between the fuel line and the metal of the support clamp. Just to let you know, I am a certified aviation quality assurance inspector Please recheck all clamps to ensure all lines and clamps are not creating chafing.
Wooow! Some things are priceless and some things we take for granted. But to see your face after you started that engine, that was so great. I'm really happy for you Martin and I look forward to many more great videos! Btw - that bakery looked excellent!!
Hi Derek - yes, Shane runs a great shop in Pella. I've heard other people refer to Haven as the "Bonanza Whisperer". Spoke with Kurtis when I picked up the Bonanza - he did a lot of the work on my airplane, and seems to know what he's talking about. Yes, I would not hesitate to recommend Classic Aviation. - Martin
Lookin Good...wishing you many happy flying hours with your new engine, and of course, looking forward to any videos you share with us. You're lucky to be tall, you can see over the top of your engine, a plus in that regard for sure. It appeared to me that the ignition wires were sitting on top of one of the orange hoses..could that be a wear issue in the future due to vibration?
Hi Andrew - yes, visibility is no problem for me in the Bonanza. Interestingly, in the Cirrus I sometimes wish I was shorter, as visibility would be better. Regarding the wires: This video is two years old - was fixed long ago. Regards, Martin
I like your idea of a west coast trip. COVID-19 has put a damper on many things, including the travels of N70TB this year. But yes, I want to see the better performance at higher altitudes in action. - Martin
Is that flexible hose suppose to lay across metal unprotected and unsecured? Is there a new rubber hose impervious to engine vibrations? Check the video at 10:37…🤷♂️😳
Nice flight Martin! And its ready for the trip to Sterman field! That was a serious cash outlay, however now you have a 0hr engine and should have great service all the way to 2000hrs.
Nicely done & congrats. Sounds like a big price tag but much nicer than trying to maintain and upgrade a light twin! You'll also enjoy a boost in value if/when it comes time to sell your plane.
I could have bought a twin for that money, with two working engines. Problem is, flying and maintaining a twin is a lot more expensive than the Bonanza. So while this was a very costly upgrade, it's a one-time charge, and from here on I hope to fly for pretty much the same operating cost as before. - Martin
I hope your install went as well as mine did. For anyone listening closely in this video, Shane provides a ton of insight into engines and engine break-in here. - Martin
I can't imagine how excited you must have been with the new parts on your toy. I would have been chomping at the bit to get that break in done and get some hours on it,
Congrats on the new engine, and now with all upgrades you have done in the last two years, it’s just as good as a new plane, enjoy. Would like to know if you are coming to pilot Pete’s sometime, would love to check it out.
I broke in my IOF-240B5 at 3000 75 % power for an hour and then I stayed at 3000 and every 15 mins went down to 65% for 15 min then went back to 75% for 15 min and then went down to 70% for 15 mins. Was very interesting to hear what folks thought and how they thought it should be done. I used the XC Phillips 20W50 too based on factory recommendation. My new airplane Cessna 400 just had the 550-C put in 150 hours ago and I'm using the XC Phillips 20W50 in it too.
Congrats Martin, it looks/sounds great!! I have to admit my jaw dropped a little at the $$, but it all seems to make sense. Hope you and the fam enjoy!! --gary
I wish I could afford doing something like that, but I’m very happy for you and wish nothing but great adventures and memories with your better performing airplane.
What a great engine and Classic Aviation is such a "class" operation. The name is appropriate. How could you want anyone else working on your engine replacement?
Nice video Martin, I like the 550, just watch the cylinder temps on climb out, especially if you decide to lean on climb on a hot day. Cruise climb is a good thing. I hope you have good luck with it.
We did the same conversion on our F33-A. Good engine and prop set up. Would have had them paint the inside of the cowl doors- makes it a cleaner installation. Hope you have good service with everything.
Hi Martin. Congratulations!! I have a friend with the same year as yours and he is due to replace his engine. I will definitely forward this video to him. I’m sure it will motivate him!!
The 520-to-550 upgrade probably isn't for everyone, Nick. Having said that, if your friend is considering it, NOW would be the time to do it, with the engine being replaced. Regards, Martin
Congratulations Martin. I know the feeling, just also had my engine replaced. However, the workshop recommended a thick mono grade oil for the break-in (as per manual), not a multigrade. Sounds surprising
Martin Pauly thanks. I didn't know there was such thing. Thanks 🙏🏻 Also FYI, I found this guide that proved to be very informative if you don't have it: insightavionics.com/pdf%20files/Continental.pdf
Congratulations Martin. Engine overhaul/upgrade is bitter sweet thing to "look forward to". In my Trinidad it'll just be an overhaul, as there isn't an upgrade STC available. A lot of $'s, hopefully it'll give you years of trouble free flying!
Thank you. I must admit I don't know - what engine is in the Trinidad? They look like great airplanes, yet I rarely see one "in the wild" - at least here in the US. - Martin
@@martinpauly IO 540 Lycoming in the Trinidad TB20's, TB21's are the turbo version. I'm in MN so not far away from you. Actually we "crossed paths" one day while I was flying to CHI, you were on with ATC in the same area I was. I'm 51TB so our #'s are similar. We'll meet up at some point, saw you at Osh last year.
Yes and yes. It's the engine that should have been in the A36 Bonanza from the beginning. Operating out of shorter fields, or close to max gross weight, or at high density altitudes are now a non-issue. Regards, Martin
What a beautiful Bonanza. Can this upgrade be done with a V tail Bonanza? Seems to me it would add allot to a V tail also. Especially it's short field performance.
@@martinpauly That's awesome. i am just getting back in the seat after 15 years off. Taking lessons and preparing to buy either a V35 or possibly a twin Comache for crossing the gulf. I am tired of flying Commercial and I live in Costa Rica. Short field grass strips mostly. So preparation is a big deal as it should be with all of us. Thank you for the info.
Reading the thread posts while watching I was struck by the engine upgrade sticker shock comments. Not knowing the cost I was thinking in the 100-125k range so when you revealed the price at 80k it seemed quite reasonable to me. Haha.👨🏼✈️👍🏻 Is there a manufacturer and shop warranty?
I am curious why the OEM does not complete the breakin. Considering the eye-watering cost, it seems that a controlled and monitored pre-delivery break-in would be appropriate. Not sure what I am missing.
I'd have gone with the upgrade too. It's easier for me to say that. I'm not writing the check :o) But I think it will be worth it in the long run. I'm glad to see you flying again.
Martin, The smile on your face at start-up was worth the price of admission. We are all so happy for you......
Yes, I think so, too, Steve! 😁
- Martin
Unfortunately this engine died shortly after start up. He still hasn't figured out what's wrong with it
Congratulations Martin! I continue to live vicariously through your channel. How exciting to have a new higher-horsepower engine a three-blade prop to pull you smoothly. Enjoy!
Thank you - I'm loving it, so far everything is working great!
- Martin
Thanks for the video. It covers information well.
Great FBO! Stopped by to see my Grandma there in my Malibu a few months ago and I recognized your voice and Bonanza on the ramp. Enjoy the extra HP.
At 10:39 in the video the fuel line off the spider need to be corrected to prevent chaffing. Great video and congratulations on the conversion, they do good work.
Thank you - we'll look into that.
- Martin
I am watching this video as IO write. Last summer I had AirPlains IO550 conversion done to my 1971 C182. I absolutely love it.
Regards.
I bet the 182 with an IO-550 is a rocket!
- Martin
John Fletcher I also had Air Plains install the -550 in my 1975 C-182 May of last year. Takeoffs and climb outs are awesome. And with the GAMI’s you can really lean it back and save some gas if you’re in no hurry. Great motor! Cheers!
I love how you work through your checklists Martin. You are always so diligent!. You set a great example for us all! Thanks for sharing!
That's awesome Martin, glad for you! Everyone should, at least once in their flying careers, get their hands on a Bonanza. Such a sweet handling plane. Nice job!
I agree, Buck. The Bonanza is a joy to fly. Hard to go back to a Skyhawk or Cherokee once one has gotten used to a Bonanza!
- Martin
Congrats, Martin. I knew you would love this. I must admit that the cost took my breath away but I've been out of it a long time. Best of luck and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
Thanks, Mike. I figure this will be my engine for the next 15 years or so; it makes the cost much more palatable.
- Martin
Did anyone else notice something dripped from right behind the vacuum filter at about 12:35 right after Shane removed his hand from the filter housing? Great video....
Yes - a drop of water. In the rain, some water can be trapped under the cowling, and when you open the cowling the drops start moving.
- Martin
Yes, enjoyed the smile but also the confidence that Shane and his team bought you
No nonsense good old fashioned professionalism from him
Cheers Martin
Yes, Shane is a true professional - and a super-nice guy on top of that.
- Martin
Martin I'm so happy for you! I hope you enjoy every minute of it! Awesome!
Very nice Martin. My wife and I were just talking about how we wanted to buy a plane for what you spent on you're upgrade! Thank you for sharing the numbers. It adds a lot of perspective to the video.
Hi Carl - nice to hear from you! Yeah, about that price tag... I hope this will remain a once-every-15-years thing, or something like that. Not easy to swallow, but now that it's done I am very happy with how it turned out.
Good luck for finding your next airplane! What are you thinking of getting?
- Martin
@@martinpauly We were looking at a Cherokee 180. Decided to wait a bit longer though. Keep renting for the next year.
We put a brand-new 550 in our V-35B. I will never forget the first flight. I was screaming out loud until about 6,000'. Awesome.
Thus the big smile on my face! 😁
- Martin
Damn Martin, you actually had me with the Hawker.
I would not have turned down a ride in it, Colin! 😁
- Martin
Congratulations on the new engine! As always, so much great information along with the fun flying. Thanks for taking us along!
Thank you, Russ. Shane really provided a TON of information about engines and engine break-in. Hopefully it'll be useful for others.
Regards,
Martin
Excited to see where the engine takes you how you use the power! And of course hope it is reliable.
Thanks - so far everything looks (and sounds, and feels) really good!
- Martin
Absolutely beautiful! Hope you’ve been getting to fly a lot. I have one minor concern. In your video at the 10:37 mark the spark plug wires are laying on top of your orange fuel line which are laying on top of the fuel line injector clamp. Over time the edge of the clamp my rub a whole in your fuel line hose. I’m not sure I got all the parts right, I’m not a pilot, but like watching your videos.
Thanks, David. You jut joined a very long line of people pointing this out. It has been corrected a long time ago. (The video is from 2020.)
- Martin
Congratulations! Beautiful aircraft, and what an amazing experience to share with us. Thank you!
Thank you!
- Martin
Great video. Thanks for sharing all that information and prices. I love the look of the new propeller.
That propeller is really a beautiful design. I know it's more about efficiency than beauty, but this one hits both.
- Martin
congrats Martin on your new engine, I wish you safe flying and the same number of landings as takeoffs :) Thanks for taking us all along on your first flight with it.
Thank you. Looking forward to many flights with the new engine and prop.
- Martin
Congratulations! Looks like they did a great job. I look forward to future updates on performance and economy. Stay safe!
Thank you, Mike. I'll report back on the real-live performance and experience with the new setup.
- Martin
Fun to watch, nice presentation and congrats in the new engine!
you're going to love the 550..i had my T210 upgraded and never looked back...nice install too
Glad to hear, Matt.
- Martin
Congratulations on the new engine/prop! Nicely done video, too.
Thanks, Galen.
- Martin
Shaun's face on closing the hatch - priceless...... Congrats Martin, new heart for the old bird & the upgrades are well worth it.... Enjoy!
Thank you, Paul!
- Martin
Great video Martin! So glad all went well. You should be very pleased with your decision to upgrade for many years to come. Looking forward to many more flights with you. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you, Bill. I trust the new engine will take me on many more flying adventures, with material for more videos in the future.
- Martin
Congratulations on the new engine Martin. Heard y'all mention flying over the Pella Windows factory.
I liked your reaction on takeoff. More power is always good.
Right - too much power is almost enough! 😀
- Martin
Great summary of the engine exchange process! I did the same for my Arrow 200 this past winter but the break-in was prolonged a bit because I cannot easily get down to an altitude where 75% power is achievable! My field elevation is 6900' and the nearest 4000' area is a haul from here. Your ordering time was about what I experienced from Air Power too. Probably normal EXCEPT when you are waiting!!! Enjoy your new motor...and the empty wallet!!
Thanks, Jim. You are right about the empty wallet - that alone gives me an additional 200 feet per minute of climb rate! 😀
Best regards,
Martin
Congrats, Martin. Super exciting!
Thank you, Jeff.
- Martin
Awesome video Martin! I'm doing the same upgrade to my 1990 F33A. My engine just arrived at David Beavers and will go in after the 4th of July. You asked all the questions I had about break-in. I can't wait to see the difference in performance and look forward to your upgrade data.
Wow - the F33 with that engine will be even faster, Pat!
All the best!
- Martin
Congrats Martin...This person knows what he is doing very well and what is clear is that the work is very excellent and I wish I was close to their place where I will approve maintenance in all of their workshops. but unfortunately, I am oversees
good luck
Thanks. Yes, Classic Aviation has a very good reputation here in the area, and that doesn't just come from the tasty pastries in town 😁
- Martin
Congrats on the new engine
Thanks, Niko. It’s been working very well, and the performance difference is quite noticeable.
- Martin
Thank you so much for this video and info, I watched it several times. I'm working on the long process of figuring out how to buy my first plane and seriously thinking of a Bonanza. I found a V-tail worth considering but would need a new engine soon so I called up your shop in Pella to price check. Hope you don't mind but I mentioned your video and your engine upgrade. Hoping I can make an airplane purchase a reality sometime in the next two to three years!
Best of luck for making that happen!
- Martin
Guys are heads up ! Good job -
Great video! I own and fly an SR22 and it's cool that you did the engine upgrade in Pella...I happened to overnight there when I flew my plane across the country to the west coast a while back...they run a great operation there! I remember being very pleasantly surprised by my stopover there. Thanks for providing all the information! The engine in my plane is at 1360 hours now so I am starting to think about what the process of overhauling my engine would be like (hopefully not for a long time though!!). Take care and keep uploading those videos :)
I just did the exact same thing with the ACFP..... love it!!!! Sooooo Fast I’m not used to it, like 10 knots increase. Many don’t recommend the ACFP but I love it.
I'm torn on the ACFP... never flown a plane (yet) that had one. I have no problem running the mixture manually; maybe I don't know what I'm missing yet.
- Martin
Very exciting. On takeoff I noticed your smile was directly proportional to the moment of your throttle. Can't wait to see where she takes you.
Oh yes - I did have a big smile on my face there! 😁
- Martin
Congrats Martin !!! I get my new engine July 10th can’t wait. Out with old and in with a brand new continental twin turbo engine.
Oh - nice! July 10, that is coming up quickly. Hopefully all goes well!
- Martin
Finally ,a flight with the new power plant! Cheers to you, Martin! Enjoy and wish you many calm air hours!
Thank you! I look forward to MANY hours behind this new engine and prop.
- Martin
Thank you for your videos, I seen your one about the Dutch Bakery just flew into Pella for the first time last week just to visit that bakery. I also work in Information Technology as a IT Security Engineer
Isn't that bakery fantastic? I cannot get enough of their pastries. If I lived nearby, it wouldn't be good for my health. 😀
Best,
Martin
Welcome to the Bonanza IO-550 club! Look forward to seeing where this new engine takes you!
Me, too, Mike. Now I have a perfect travel airplane and nowhere to go, thanks to COVID-19. Let's hope things continue to stabilize and open up over time.
Best,
Martin
Yes for upgrade ... goood decision! Will be very nice -
Congrats! I'm very jealous... that engine purred like a new kitten, eh? My son and I will be doing this to our Tiger probably next year. Our engine is still running strong with high compression checks as the last annual, (knock on wood). Glad it worked out for you and here's to many more hours in that sweet Bonanza!
Thanks, Gordon. Yes, everything is really working well so far! Best of luck for yours!
- Martin
Hello Martin
While you were doing your visual of the IO-550 engine. I observed one of your fuel lines support clamp appears to be misaligned when support the fuel line.
The one in question is the fuel line for the front cylinder on the right side. From my view,it appears that the metal clamp and the rubber insulator are not aligned correctly crating a metal to metal contact between the fuel line and the metal of the support clamp.
Just to let you know, I am a certified aviation quality assurance inspector
Please recheck all clamps to ensure all lines and clamps are not creating chafing.
Thanks, we'll get that adjusted.
- Martin
It must be a dream to crank that engine for the first time. Lot's of hard work to make that happen. Congrats!
It sure is! And you saw my big smile on that first take-off! 😁
- Martin
Congrats on the new engine Martin. Long may it run!
Thank you, Tom - I hope so, too!
- Martin
Another terrific video and it looks like you got a great engine. Looking to seeing more videos of it, especially after break in.
Oh yes, there'll be more.
- Martin
Wooow! Some things are priceless and some things we take for granted. But to see your face after you started that engine, that was so great. I'm really happy for you Martin and I look forward to many more great videos! Btw - that bakery looked excellent!!
Shane and the crew are Top notch !! I have been out of flying for awhile and miss flying out of there.
Thanks, for the video. Derek- from Oskaloosa :)
Hi Derek - yes, Shane runs a great shop in Pella. I've heard other people refer to Haven as the "Bonanza Whisperer". Spoke with Kurtis when I picked up the Bonanza - he did a lot of the work on my airplane, and seems to know what he's talking about.
Yes, I would not hesitate to recommend Classic Aviation.
- Martin
Lookin Good...wishing you many happy flying hours with your new engine, and of course, looking forward to any videos you share with us. You're lucky to be tall, you can see over the top of your engine, a plus in that regard for sure. It appeared to me that the ignition wires were sitting on top of one of the orange hoses..could that be a wear issue in the future due to vibration?
Hi Andrew - yes, visibility is no problem for me in the Bonanza. Interestingly, in the Cirrus I sometimes wish I was shorter, as visibility would be better.
Regarding the wires: This video is two years old - was fixed long ago.
Regards,
Martin
Congrats! You will love the IO550B. I have it in my V tail and it's a rocket ship!
I bet it is! The light V-tail airframe with all that power - acceleration and climb must be off the charts!
- Martin
Congrats Martin! Can’t wait to see more cross country with engine upgrades. I’m thinking a west coast trip! Thanks again for posting your videos!
I like your idea of a west coast trip. COVID-19 has put a damper on many things, including the travels of N70TB this year. But yes, I want to see the better performance at higher altitudes in action.
- Martin
Congrats Martin, you must be buzzing with the new engine.
Nice video 👍💯
I am!
Is that flexible hose suppose to lay across metal unprotected and unsecured? Is there a new rubber hose impervious to engine vibrations? Check the video at 10:37…🤷♂️😳
Good observation, but It was fixed a long time ago.
Nice flight Martin! And its ready for the trip to Sterman field! That was a serious cash outlay, however now you have a 0hr engine and should have great service all the way to 2000hrs.
That's what I am hoping for - fingers crossed!
- Martin
That was really, really awesome!
That's a lot of horsepower. Great to see a good ole VFR flight in the V Tail back to your plane. I always want to go VFR whenever possible.
Nothing wrong with a nice VFR trip!
- Martin
@@martinpauly I hate flying under IFR. It is a necessary evil sometimes, I know.
Congratulations on the new engine. Looking forward to see information on LOP and performance. Blue skies and tail winds!!!
Thank you, Luis! I'll report back when I know more about how it runs LOP.
- Martin
Congrats Martin, I hope you do enjoy your new toy!!!!
I am very much enjoying it so far, Daniel. Thanks!
- Martin
My congratulations Martin! Hope you will enjoy and happy with new engine!)))
Thank you! So far, I am very happy with it!
- Martin
Check that flex fluid line on the fuel line clip edge. Hate to have it cut thru.
Nicely done & congrats. Sounds like a big price tag but much nicer than trying to maintain and upgrade a light twin! You'll also enjoy a boost in value if/when it comes time to sell your plane.
I could have bought a twin for that money, with two working engines. Problem is, flying and maintaining a twin is a lot more expensive than the Bonanza. So while this was a very costly upgrade, it's a one-time charge, and from here on I hope to fly for pretty much the same operating cost as before.
- Martin
Great production ! Helpful info as I plan to take my PA 32 with a new zero time engine back into the air.
Martin, great job. The information and graphics are masterfully presented. Good luck with your new engine!
Great video excellent information by sound individuals very impressed nice work fellows
Thank you, Mr. Archer - glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
What a beautiful sound.
I agree! 🙂
- Martin
This is so full of information, I watched it twice. I just did my engine and prop and it was a similar bag of loot.
I hope your install went as well as mine did. For anyone listening closely in this video, Shane provides a ton of insight into engines and engine break-in here.
- Martin
I can't imagine how excited you must have been with the new parts on your toy. I would have been chomping at the bit to get that break in done and get some hours on it,
Yes, I was VERY excited that day. You saw the smile on my face when I felt the acceleration on take-off roll, didn't you?
- Martin
Congrats on the new engine, and now with all upgrades you have done in the last two years, it’s just as good as a new plane, enjoy. Would like to know if you are coming to pilot Pete’s sometime, would love to check it out.
Thanks! No immediate plans for Pilot Pete's. We'll see what the rest of the summer brings.
- Martin
Enjoy that new engine Martin!
Thank you, Don - I will!
- Martin
I broke in my IOF-240B5 at 3000 75 % power for an hour and then I stayed at 3000 and every 15 mins went down to 65% for 15 min then went back to 75% for 15 min and then went down to 70% for 15 mins. Was very interesting to hear what folks thought and how they thought it should be done. I used the XC Phillips 20W50 too based on factory recommendation. My new airplane Cessna 400 just had the 550-C put in 150 hours ago and I'm using the XC Phillips 20W50 in it too.
Sounds like that is the oil most people are using these days, Ed. Thanks for the note.
- Martin
Congrats Martin, it looks/sounds great!! I have to admit my jaw dropped a little at the $$, but it all seems to make sense. Hope you and the fam enjoy!! --gary
Thank you!
- Martin
Oh man ! Christmas all over again !
Yup - that was pretty darn good for a Christmas present!
- Martin
I wish I could afford doing something like that, but I’m very happy for you and wish nothing but great adventures and memories with your better performing airplane.
Thank you!
- Martin
Congrats on getting a new engine on your Bonanza !!!
Thanks, Gary!
- Martin
What a thrill to get an engine like that in your airframe. Congrats.
What a great engine and Classic Aviation is such a "class" operation. The name is appropriate. How could you want anyone else working on your engine replacement?
Nice video Martin, I like the 550, just watch the cylinder temps on climb out, especially if you decide to lean on climb on a hot day. Cruise climb is a good thing. I hope you have good luck with it.
Thank you, Paul. So far the CHTs haven't been an issue, despite the warm weather. But I'll keep an eye on them.
- Martin
A lot of good nuggets of knowledge packed in that video. Thanks!
Thanks for noticing, Loren. For anyone listening closely, Shane provides a ton of insight into engines and engine break-in here.
- Martin
Man that engine is a beauty and the prop, what can one say about the prop.....it's an absolute sheeba.
Really nice to hear Shane say at 2:21 postive rate AND no usable runway, gear up...
Starter shaft problems with aero shell? Just replacing starter on IO550n cirrus sr22. Thanks for your engine replacement experience.
Great video Martin. I love my 550 in my Bonanza. With LOP you will good fuel economy at cruise. Enjoy.
Right, I figure around 13 GPH or so will do it lean-of-peak, once I can go there.
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Martin Pauly yea. Depending on altitude. I fly at 23 manifold and 2400 rpm and get 13/14 gallon flow. Ot lower manifold you can go down to 12.
We did the same conversion on our F33-A. Good engine and prop set up. Would have had them paint the inside of the cowl doors- makes it a cleaner installation. Hope you have good service with everything.
Thanks. So far everything is working wonderfully.
- Martin
We use the Phillips 20W-50 Martin and have been very satisfied with it.
Hi Martin. Congratulations!! I have a friend with the same year as yours and he is due to replace his engine. I will definitely forward this video to him. I’m sure it will motivate him!!
The 520-to-550 upgrade probably isn't for everyone, Nick. Having said that, if your friend is considering it, NOW would be the time to do it, with the engine being replaced.
Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks Martin. I’ll pass it along!
Congratulations Martin. I know the feeling, just also had my engine replaced. However, the workshop recommended a thick mono grade oil for the break-in (as per manual), not a multigrade. Sounds surprising
The important part is that it's break-in oil. There are a few different choices available.
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Martin Pauly thanks. I didn't know there was such thing. Thanks 🙏🏻 Also FYI, I found this guide that proved to be very informative if you don't have it: insightavionics.com/pdf%20files/Continental.pdf
Yes those fields are wheat. "Winter" wheat is typically planted in the fall and matures to be harvested in late June or early July.
Thank you, Dean - Shane and I just learned something new!
Best,
Martin
Congratulations Martin. Engine overhaul/upgrade is bitter sweet thing to "look forward to". In my Trinidad it'll just be an overhaul, as there isn't an upgrade STC available. A lot of $'s, hopefully it'll give you years of trouble free flying!
Thank you. I must admit I don't know - what engine is in the Trinidad? They look like great airplanes, yet I rarely see one "in the wild" - at least here in the US.
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IO 540 Lycoming in the Trinidad TB20's, TB21's are the turbo version. I'm in MN so not far away from you. Actually we "crossed paths" one day while I was flying to CHI, you were on with ATC in the same area I was. I'm 51TB so our #'s are similar. We'll meet up at some point, saw you at Osh last year.
Always a pleasure to fly with you and look forward to more of your adventures Martin! Oh BTW grab me an apple turnover 😋
Great video. Looking back a year later do you still like it and was it worth it?
Yes and yes. It's the engine that should have been in the A36 Bonanza from the beginning. Operating out of shorter fields, or close to max gross weight, or at high density altitudes are now a non-issue.
Regards,
Martin
Nice video. Congrats!
Thank you, Gerald!
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What a beautiful Bonanza. Can this upgrade be done with a V tail Bonanza? Seems to me it would add allot to a V tail also. Especially it's short field performance.
Yes, there are STCs available to upgrade a V-tail Bonanza with the IO-550B. It results in phenomenal performance.
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@@martinpauly That's awesome. i am just getting back in the seat after 15 years off. Taking lessons and preparing to buy either a V35 or possibly a twin Comache for crossing the gulf. I am tired of flying Commercial and I live in Costa Rica. Short field grass strips mostly. So preparation is a big deal as it should be with all of us. Thank you for the info.
Reading the thread posts while watching I was struck by the engine upgrade sticker shock comments. Not knowing the cost I was thinking in the 100-125k range so when you revealed the price at 80k it seemed quite reasonable to me. Haha.👨🏼✈️👍🏻 Is there a manufacturer and shop warranty?
Pella …. Did my CFII check ride with Shane
Aviation is a small world - and Shane is a great guy!
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Great video Martin , hope N70TB likes to go faster and you enjoy many flight hours with the new engine and prop .. Safe skies ..
Thank you, Aidan. I look forward to many more flights in N70TB.
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I am curious why the OEM does not complete the breakin. Considering the eye-watering cost, it seems that a controlled and monitored pre-delivery break-in would be appropriate.
Not sure what I am missing.
I'd have gone with the upgrade too. It's easier for me to say that. I'm not writing the check :o) But I think it will be worth it in the long run. I'm glad to see you flying again.
Thanks, Michael. Yeah, that's a check I wish someone else had written for me. 😀
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great, love it very much.👍🇬🇾.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Martin you mentioned you’re a software engineer. Also, congratulation on your awesome new engine and bird.
Thank you, Ben.
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