Fellow Aviators, I trust that among you there may be someone that has engine knowledge beyond my own, trust me its not hard.
I have contemplated for some time moving to an RV10 and came close a few times,the last time it was a nice plane with Garmin G3X and Air, but once the deal was moved to the pre-buy when I learned that the engine was a narrow deck, angled valve, I was talked out of it by some people that understood engines.
Now Im at a similar crossroads once again, I came across an OK built RV10 that has what seems to be an interesting engine set up, I would appreciate some feedback from people in the know.
The builder asked Barret to obtain a suitable core that could be used to build the engine. Barret seems to have an OK reputation in the industry . There is no “original” serial number as the engine was built from a core. Supposedly this is similar to what happens when Lycoming builds a “factory” engine from cores. All the engine history is lost as it is effectively a new engine, this is what I have been told
As far as this engine is concerned, the core / crank were overhauled prior to use. The jugs / valves etc were all new parts. For these, there is a complete list of the parts used as well as the certifications for the “core” parts. All accessories - starter / fuel injection system / prop governor etc were new. The magnetos are overhauled Bendix mags also supplied by Barret. Bendix mags, apparently can be overhauled indefinitely.
Lycoming I0-540, engine rated at 290 HP by Barrett Precision Engines, narrow deck engine.
The cylinders are Lycoming part # 05K21102 which are parallel head cylinders
Main alternator 60 amp 14 volt,with internal regulator Ignition, conventional Bendix magnetos
Left mag has an impulse coupler for engine starting
The engine incorporates a mechanical fuel pump,
Cold air induction and an Airflow Performance FM300 fuel servo system
The starter is a Sky-Tec model 149-NL
The exhaust system is a custom design Vetterman exhaust and incorporates dual mufflers
Engine controls consist of throttle, propeller, mixture, and purge valve, vernier style center release push/pull controls.
The engine cowl is from Showplanes Inc is designed for use on an RV10 using an IO-540 engine fitted with cold air induction from Barrett Precision Engines, thank you all for your comment on this set up, should I consider it or runaway, the engine has only 170 hours.
regards
I have contemplated for some time moving to an RV10 and came close a few times,the last time it was a nice plane with Garmin G3X and Air, but once the deal was moved to the pre-buy when I learned that the engine was a narrow deck, angled valve, I was talked out of it by some people that understood engines.
Now Im at a similar crossroads once again, I came across an OK built RV10 that has what seems to be an interesting engine set up, I would appreciate some feedback from people in the know.
The builder asked Barret to obtain a suitable core that could be used to build the engine. Barret seems to have an OK reputation in the industry . There is no “original” serial number as the engine was built from a core. Supposedly this is similar to what happens when Lycoming builds a “factory” engine from cores. All the engine history is lost as it is effectively a new engine, this is what I have been told
As far as this engine is concerned, the core / crank were overhauled prior to use. The jugs / valves etc were all new parts. For these, there is a complete list of the parts used as well as the certifications for the “core” parts. All accessories - starter / fuel injection system / prop governor etc were new. The magnetos are overhauled Bendix mags also supplied by Barret. Bendix mags, apparently can be overhauled indefinitely.
Lycoming I0-540, engine rated at 290 HP by Barrett Precision Engines, narrow deck engine.
The cylinders are Lycoming part # 05K21102 which are parallel head cylinders
Main alternator 60 amp 14 volt,with internal regulator Ignition, conventional Bendix magnetos
Left mag has an impulse coupler for engine starting
The engine incorporates a mechanical fuel pump,
Cold air induction and an Airflow Performance FM300 fuel servo system
The starter is a Sky-Tec model 149-NL
The exhaust system is a custom design Vetterman exhaust and incorporates dual mufflers
Engine controls consist of throttle, propeller, mixture, and purge valve, vernier style center release push/pull controls.
The engine cowl is from Showplanes Inc is designed for use on an RV10 using an IO-540 engine fitted with cold air induction from Barrett Precision Engines, thank you all for your comment on this set up, should I consider it or runaway, the engine has only 170 hours.
regards
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But not horsepower. 
