The Cessna 120-140 Association Forum

CONT. C85 ENGINE 272 HRS TT • $8,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Continental C85-12F Engine S/N 23973-6-12. TT 272 Hrs/11 Hrs SMOH. Have all Logbooks. as-removed from my C120. Engine was a zero-Time Factory Continental originally installed 4/24/1948. Last recorded Annual was 3/18/1969 after which it was stored indoors until 2012, Includes LA-4 Eisemann Mags, Original exhaust stacks, Original Carb and airbox, Starter, Generator, Baffling. Located near KBTL.

So it was last inspected in 1969, then stored indoors until 2012. Where has it been stored since 2012? was it pickled properly? I'm assuming that an overhaul after 272 hours means it was in an accident with a prop strike? Either way, why was it removed after only 11 hours?

For the price are you are assuming it's airworthy and just needs a fresh annual? Will you guarantee the parts to meet OH specs?

I'm seriously interested