Buying an airplane is a big investment. Whether you're buying a Cessna 182 for private use or a Learjet for your business, I can act as your professional representative to ensure a smooth transaction without any unexpected problems.
During the entire aircraft purchase process, I will provide both technical and operational expertise, including:
- Airplane and type selection assistance.
- Pre-purchase inspection, logbook verification and A.D. compliance.
- Aircraft export - if needed.
- Airplane delivery / ferry flight.
- Transition training.
Airplane selection:
We can help recommend an airplane type based on:
- Operational performance vs typical mission requirements.
- Airplane handling characteristics.
- Operating costs.
- Residual value.
- Total cost of ownership.
We can also help select a specific airplane based on pre-purchase inspection and negotiation with the seller.
Aircraft pre-purchase inspection:
Generally speaking, a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection on a used piston-engine airplane should consist of a complete annual inspection done by a reputable shop. For turboprop and business jet aircraft, we verify the current status of the inspection program as well as any significant upcoming inspections such as next-due "hot section" or major structural inspections. A pre-purchase inspection should also include verification of A.D. compliance and logbook verification for missing or incomplete logbook entries and evidence of damage history.
Airplane export:
Perhaps more than any other product, personal and business airplanes are still predominantly manufactured in the USA. If you're considering buying an airplane in the USA for export, please visit the section on aircraft import and export for more details.