Rear Engine Wear

[John Hoffman]

We have had the Skymaster going on 10 yr now and cant say that I have noticed any difference in maintenance - we started out with two newly overhauled engines so all things should be equal. Just a note re. the mags. - did a 4 mag. overhaul on time (500 hr.) thinking there was an AD requiring it. After done found out its not required so next time I would just deal with a problem mag as they show up. I have also wondered if the front propwash has any effect on the rear but have never read anything re. it. Hope your luck changes with the rear engine.