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From: "Stu Seffern" <sseffern@Chorus.net>
To: "Lancair Group USA" <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: Fw: Continental Engines
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:15:27 -0500
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Bacon <Gary_Bacon@mercmarine.com>
To: Stu Seffern <sseffern@Chorus.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 1999 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Continental Engines

Scott Krueger Said:

> It was taking too long, so a call to the factory determined that it was
one
> of about every 20 engines that are pulled after production and torn down
by
> the FAA to check tolerances, etc.
> This results in a "Blue-Tagged" engine which some people actually request
> and pay a premium for the honor.


 I've worked 15 years as an Mfg./Ind. Engineer for several engine companies.
 WHY IN THE HELL DO THEY TEAR DOWN EVERY 20 ENGINES??  DON'T THEY HAVE
 CONTROL OF THEIR MANUFACTURING PROCESS!!!!!

 If you control every process of every part going into an engine there is no
 reason to tear down every 20 engines!  Do you know how stupid this sounds
 to a Manufacturing professional?  What a waste of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Build
 it right the first time!!!!!!!!!!

 If this is how they make engines, I'm surprised that I haven't had an
 engine failure!!!

 Be very afraid!!

 Gary Bacon


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