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We really need that

We really need that engine that was sent to Singapore by mistake. I found out the rest of the story. MAF had two engines in Redlands. One for the Ecuador program, and one for the Indonesia program. Here in Ecuador we complete some paperwork that allows the engine to be imported as a donation, and therefore don't have to pay the import tax. The tax of 20% on $35,000 is a chunk of change. The paperwork that was filled out includes the serial number of the engine. The engine with the serial number that is on our paperwork went to Singapore, and the other engine with the wrong serial number is headed our way. We won't be able to get that engine in without paying the import tax since the serial number doesn't match the paperwork. So what to do? Not sure. We're praying for the process to be expedited in whatever way possible.