What a pre-purchase inspection does not reveal A pre-purchase inspection essentially answers the questions it was commissioned to answer. A pre-purchase inspection is an excellent tool when acquiring an aircraft, but it is sometimes misunderstood. Because there is no single standard scope for this work, buyers often assume it covers more than what was actually …

Safety cannot be measured by the year of manufacture alone Age alone does not determine safety. The determining factors are maintenance history, compliance with airworthiness directives, avionics generation and crew training. For example, a 2010 aircraft with complete records and updated avionics may be safer than a 2020 aircraft with incomplete documentation. The question “Is …

The purchase price is only part of the financial decision when acquiring an aircraft A pre-purchase inspection essentially answers the questions it was commissioned to answer. The price is the most visible figure in an acquisition, but it does not tell the whole story. The price is negotiated once. The choices made alongside it—operating structure, …