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The Aircraft Pre-Buy Checklist
Buying an aircraft is one of the largest checks you'll write. This is the same practical checklist we use to evaluate turbine and piston aircraft before a client commits — clear, plain-language, and built to catch the expensive surprises before they cost you.
What's covered
- Airframe & logbook review — confirm continuous, consistent history
- Engine & propeller status — TBO, SMOH, borescope and oil analysis
- Avionics inspection — ADS-B, certifications, database currency
- Maintenance history red flags — the patterns that predict expense
- Pre-buy inspection coordination — using an independent shop the right way
- Title & lien search — make sure you actually own what you buy
- Financing considerations — line up terms before you make an offer
- Negotiation leverage points — turn findings into a better deal
Instant PDF download
$99one-time
A professionally formatted, multi-section PDF. After payment, we email it straight to your inbox — yours to keep and use on every aircraft you look at.
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