08/07/2026
Lycoming has extended the TBO on many popular engine models to 2600 hours. This applies to factory new engines, but not to overhauls.
This makes me think about all the times I’ve heard aircraft owners and buyers become very concerned when the engine was approaching 2000 hrs (the old TBO). Proof that these engines easily extend well beyond 2000 hrs!
THE NEW LYCOMING STANDARD 2600 Hour TBO For 97 years, Lycoming has built engines that pilots trust with their lives. Today, that trust goes even further. With Lycoming's new Time Between Overhaul extension, even more engine models now reach 2600 hours between overhauls, helping owners spend more tim...