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Registering and operating the Pilatus in the USA
The P-3 like any other Imported non certified Aircraft, is licensed in the Experimental/Exhibition category
Operating the Lycoming GO Engines
The Lycoming geared engines have acquired a bad reputation over
the years – quite undeserved. These are very solid, reliable
engines, but only if operated correctly! If operated like the
engine on your Cessna, they have a tendency to be quite short-lived
and very expensive. Treated with tender care and flown by someone
who knows how to operate the engine, they reliably make TBO time
and time again. Tips to make TBO: