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		bob1029 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why it's so hard to build a jet engine How long can these engines be ran at rated power before you have to overhaul or replace?

jcgrillo 8 months ago [–]

30-50hr before they need to be re-sleeved and given a new piston

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