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Pre Purchase inspection
I am looking at buying a M5-235C in the Atlanta area and am wondering if anyone has recommendations for a mechanic in the area that can do a pre purchase inspection for me later this month (May).
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Whatever you do, get Bryan if you can, or an expert on Maule's.
An acquaintance just bought an Arrow that did have a Pre-Purchase Inspection and the mechanic said it was a good plane.
His annual is being done right now and the bill is already over $12,000 and climbing.
Broken ribs, caulked fuel tanks, cracks in engine support, etc.............
If I purchase another used plane I will have an Annual done on it before the purchase.
An acquaintance just bought an Arrow that did have a Pre-Purchase Inspection and the mechanic said it was a good plane.
His annual is being done right now and the bill is already over $12,000 and climbing.
Broken ribs, caulked fuel tanks, cracks in engine support, etc.............
If I purchase another used plane I will have an Annual done on it before the purchase.
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Like a prepurchase, the annual is only as good as the mechanic. I bought my Maule with zero flight time since annual, brought it home and spent a couple of months bringing stuff up to what I would consider reasonable airworthy standards. I had crawled around it for a couple of hours and pretty well knew what I was buying but knew I didn't want to fly it for a year like it was.
Just saying know your mechanic whether it is prepurchase, annual, or just a casual look.
Just saying know your mechanic whether it is prepurchase, annual, or just a casual look.
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I think I would have to talk to someone if a pre purchase inspection missed those type of items. Usually the pre purchase will point out things that would be nice to have done not airworthy items. Again thought it goes back to finding an experienced trusted honest mechanic who will always be in demand. Good luck to your friend Mau Mau.
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