A true story of smart maintenance management.
When a Cirrus SR22TN owner was told his camshaft was failing and a $54,000 engine overhaul was required, he turned to SavvyMx before signing the work order. What happened next shows exactly why having Savvy on your side can save you tens of thousands of dollars and a lot of unnecessary downtime.
The Situation
During a routine annual inspection, the shop reported camshaft corrosion and lifter wear, recommending a full engine overhaul estimated at $54,000. The owner, uncertain about the necessity of such a major repair, sought SavvyMx’s guidance before approving the work.
The Savvy Solution
SavvyMx’s account manager and technical team reviewed the shop’s photos and findings. Their analysis revealed only minor pitting and localized wear—normal for engines that have sat idle—and no evidence of active failure. Rather than an overhaul, Savvy recommended replacing just the affected lifters and reassembling the engine, followed by monitoring via oil analysis, oil filter inspection, and periodic borescope inspections.
The Outcome
The aircraft passed its annual inspection, returned to service safely, and avoided weeks of downtime—and an unnecessary $54,000 overhaul.
“Without Savvy, I would have authorized the overhaul and spent a fortune on a fix that didn’t need to happen,” the owner said. “Savvy gave me the confidence to make the right call.”