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STAs cost big bucks but Harrison Ford could buy the entire Ryan STA fleet left flying in the US with his pocket change.

And the Menasco's engines are rarer than Hens Teeth. Yes they are stunning to the point plans exist to make a Replica, lots of time and $....

[rdcbn]

And the Menasco’s engines are rarer than Hens Teeth. Yes they are stunning to the point plans exist to make a Replica, lots of time and $....

Thats why the Walther/Lom Avia M 332 engine was made.

Perfect drop in fit for the STA and one of the best piston aircraft engines ever made

The Menasco Pirate engine series is wonderful , and the engines are very reliable - just super rare and hard to find parts for.