Pre-Buy
Inspection -
Experimental Aircraft
As an
FAA certified AP- IA and experimental aircraft owner and builder, I will
accomplish a thorough, detailed Pre-Buy Inspection on an
experimental aircraft you may be looking to purchase.
We are intimately familiar with Van's aircraft so we know
where to look for common builder construction errors. We evaluate overall quality of
construction, avionics equipment, systems installation, and perform ground
checks of all systems.
Our comprehensive Pre-Buy
inspection usually takes about 4-6 hours the aircraft when done at our location and a bit
longer if done at the sellers location. We also spend considerable time before
and after the actual inspection with you reviewing aircraft history, records,
possible problem areas, avionics equipment, etc..
When the inspection is complete, I
generate a written report which includes a 1-10 grading system of all sections
of the aircraft along with supporting photographs.
Some of the things
that we
include as part of the inspection:
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Engine ground run and systems checks.
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A thorough review of
aircraft records and log books
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Review AD's and Van's SB
accomplishment as applicable
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Remove engine cowling
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Accomplish firewall forward Inspection
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Perform Engine Compression test
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Remove and cut open oil filter, inspect for contamination
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Open various inspection panels
/ fairings / bulkheads for airframe inspection
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Detailed exterior inspection
of wings, fuselage, tail, canopy
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Inspect wiring and avionics installation, verify
proper operation
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Inspect
systems and flight controls for proper construction / operation / rigging
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Check Service bulletin
accomplishment
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