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FAA Certified Repair Station

8PBR858C

Jim Ninomiya, M.D.

  • Aircraft: Beechcraft B55 Baron

  • Engine: Continental IO-470L (both engines)

  • Location: New Mexico

  • Testimonial:
    “I had both of the IO-470L engines on my B-55 Baron overhauled by Ed Rachanski and his team at Blueprint. Simply put, the job was outstanding! Their work was impeccable, and the shop looked as clean and organized as an operating room. Ed’s years of experience showed throughout. He kept me updated with progress photos and frequent calls, and coordinated smoothly with the installation shop. In summary, Ed takes pride in his workmanship, pays great attention to detail, and communicates well with his customers. A truly top-notch operation.”

Piper aircraft parked outside hangar – Blueprint customer

What Our Clients Say About Power By Blueprint

Pete March

  • Aircraft: Socata Trinidad

  • Engine: Lycoming IO-540 C4D5D

  • Location: Peotone, IL

  • Testimonial:
    “I recently had my Lycoming IO-540 engine rebuilt by Ed Rachanski at Blueprint Engines for my Socata Trinidad. I was very pleased with the entire experience and the final result. The shop is impressively clean and well-organized, which gave me immediate confidence. Ed kept me updated and informed throughout, and the finished engine runs beautifully. I’m excited to log many more hours and highly recommend Ed to anyone needing an engine rebuild.”

Pilot testimonial with aircraft engine – Blueprint Engines

Eric Popper

  • Profession: Airlines Captain

  • Aircraft: Piper Arrow

  • Engine: Lycoming IO-360 C1C

  • Location: Naperville, IL

  • Testimonial:

"I have faith in my airplane and engine because my overhaul was done by Blueprint. The custom attention to detail they put into my engine gives me the confidence to travel with my family in the airplane. I now have 1,100 trouble-free hours on my engine with excellent performance and clean oil analysis every oil change. Thanks Ed!!"

Pilot testimonial with aircraft engine – Blueprint Engines

Terry Rushing

  • Profession: Ministry Pilot (Wings As Eagles)

  • Aircraft: Piper Navajo Chieftain

  • Engine: Lycoming TIO-540 J2BD

  • Location: North America (missionary & humanitarian operations across Mexico and Canada)

  • Testimonial:
    "Wings As Eagles uses our ministry Chieftain for Christian missionary flights and humanitarian relief throughout North America. We confidently fly with Blueprint power over the mountains of Mexico and across the barren tundra land of Northern Canada. Thank you, Ed, for a great engine and superb support!"

Pilot testimonial with aircraft engine – Blueprint Engines

Jim Boscov

  • CHAIRMAN/CEO Boscov Department Stores

  • Aircraft : Piper Navaho Chieftain

  • Engine : Lycoming TIO 540 J2B

  • Testimonial:
    "After eight years and 700 hours our Blueprint engines are running smooth. You can bet I trust Ed and Blueprint for expert knowledge, workmanship and reliability."

Pilot testimonial with aircraft engine – Blueprint Engines

Bill Fry

  • Aircraft: Cessna 414

  • Engine: Continental TSIO 520 J

  • Location : Minnesota

  • Testimonial:
    "What a wonderful experience. Very much enjoyed going through an overhaul experience with Blueprint. Engine has been flawless with all questions answered with just a phone call away. Been very nice to receive calls out of the blue to see how everything is going. I have found my overhaul shop."

Engine piston inspection – Blueprint overhaul quality

Dr. Randy Martin

  • Aircraft: Socata Trinidad

  • Engine: Lycoming IO-540 C4D5D (rebuilt in 2024)

  • Location: Springfield, IL

  • Testimonial:


"Blueprint Engines rebuilt my Socata Trinidad IO-540 engine in 2024. I wanted my engine done by Ed Rachanski and his staff. I have known of Blueprint for nearly thirty years, since the beginnings of AVBlend, which they helped pioneer. Their commitment to engines (starting with race cars two generations back) always suggested to me that their knowledge and experience with piston engines was second to none.​

 

After over 25 years of flying my Citation, I had to let the jet-set go and return to my roots. When it came time to do the engine in my Socata Trinidad, there was no question that I wanted my own motor rebuilt and not a factory reman. I highly recommend this shop. They pay attention to detail, and I believe they treat the engines as if they were their own."

Aircraft cylinder close-up – AvBlend protection example

Joe Kincheloe

  • Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six-300

  • Engine: Lycoming IO-540 K1A5

  • Location: West Virginia

Testimonial:
"Blueprint overhauled my Lycoming IO-540 K1A5 in my 1979 Cherokee Six-300 based on recommendations from other Blueprint customers. I’m very pleased with Blueprint’s overhaul. It runs smoothly with no oil seepage and oil consumption is 9–10 hrs per quart. My previous engine never did that well.

I would recommend the case rubber channel mod and I like their three-year transferrable warranty.

The engine was broken in with Aeroshell W100 50 wt oil and one can of AvBlend at each oil change. I recommend and would use Blueprint again."

Side-by-side piston comparison with AvBlend protection

George Chrzaszcz

  • Aircraft: Beech Baron 55

  • Engine: Continental IO-470 L

  • Location: Genoa, IL.

  • Testimonial:
    "I had my Beech Baron 55 IO-470L engine overhauled back in Nov 2016 by Ed at Power by Blueprint. I currently have 800 hours on it and never had any issues with it and it still looks great just like in the pictures when Ed delivered it. I would highly recommend Power by Blueprint for engine overhauls for superb quality of work, quick turnaround, and competitive price."

Side-by-side piston comparison with AvBlend protection

Melode and Jerry Krajewski 

  • Profession: Retired United Airlines Captains

  • Aircraft: Piper Arrow

  • Engine: Lycoming IO-360 C1C

  • Location: Elgin, IL

  • Testimonial:
    "Ed and Blueprint originally overhauled my IO-360 C1C in May 1992. After 30 years I had Ed once again overhaul this engine. With using AvBlend, the cylinders and camshaft were free of corrosion. Ed’s skill as a craftsman is outstanding, which is why Blueprint also overhauled our flight school engines."

Technician inspecting engine – Blueprint shop work
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