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How To Buy An Airplane

It is the common itch that every pilot getsshould contain a history of all major repairs
during the first flight and regardless of howand  alterations.
many physical exams are taken to keep the
medical certificates up to date, the itchPractical  is  perfect  examination:
rarely leaves. Yes, it's the itch to buy and
own an airplane. The itch won't be curedIf you are satisfied that these all in order,
permanently but certain tasks to be performedstart thinking about examining the aircraft.
can  make  it  less  painful.Practical is perfect examination, look at it
critically  as  you  approach  it.
No single injection of information can
inoculate a person from possible dreadful-  Is  it  sitting  squarely  on  its  gear?
reactions from the itch, but this information
should give patients a direction toward-  Are  antenna  rising  as  they  should?
relief from stress and torment of buying.
Sincere advise to you is don't try to buy the- Is the paint consistent and are the N
airplane, if you are not yet dealt withnumbers the same size and style on both
airplanes.sides?
Once you become ready to cure that ownership- Are the N numbers the same as you saw as
itch, you have a major decision to make: whatyou  approached  the  aircraft?
kind of aircraft will you buy. Apart from the
financial considerations, deciding what to- Is the ownership listed on certificates
buy must be the first step. Just because youproperly?
have trained or built most of your flying
hours in a particular model or brand doesn'tNo need to check all the features listed
mean that particular aircraft will be thebelow,  but  prescribing as a safety measure:
best for your purchase. Some questions to ask
yourself:-  Are  the  struts  equally  extended?
-  What  is  my  purpose  to  buy  airplane?-  Any  corrosion  in  wings?
- Any  one  fly  with  me?  If,  how  many?- Any rust or corrosion on the hinges of
flaps?
- Can I maintain it? The spare parts readily
available?- Are the doors, Windows sealed properly to
keep  out  water  and  noise?
-  Which  type  of  airplane  suits  me best?
- Brakes. Wheels, Tires, Hydraulic struts are
That last question is very crucial. Most ofproper?
the accident statistics tells us, the
accidents occurred due to the low-performing- Elevators, Trim tabs, Rudder, Vertical
pilots getting into high-performing planes.stabilizers  are  fit  well?
It is far better to trade up as your pilot
skills and experience increase than to become-  Propeller  is  on  track?
an accident statistic. To be certain, try out
different aircraft. Fly with friends. Talk-  Any  fuel  or  oil  leaks  in  engine?
with other pilots at the field from which you
usually fly, and make a ride with them. ManyFly  once:
pilots will welcome taking you along on a
flight. Go to flight institutes where theyWhen you satisfied with the visual
have different aircraft and take check ridesinspection, get it to take into the air. If
with instructors in various aircraft. Nowyou haven't dealt with the particular model
that you have tapered it down, start youror type, be safe and take an instructor with
search  for  your  dream  aircraft.you.  Some  of  the  items  to  check  once:
Look  first:- Is engine easy or hard to start? Hard means
some problems with electrical or fuel system.
If you find something that looks and sounds
like it is just waiting for you to travel to- Be sure that engine instruments are
see it-or have the owner deliver it for youroperating  in  correct  range.
personal inspection-your buying chores are
just beginning. The first thing you want to- How the aircraft moves with your feet off
do is get a copy of the FAA Type Certificatethe  rudder  pedals?
for the aircraft that interests you. Get a
copy  from  the  Internet-  Any  unusual  shimmy  in  the  nose  gear?
Here, you will find all the specifications- How quickly the gear cycle and the
about the aircraft-applicable engines,indicator  lights  working
propellers, gross weight, empty weight,
speeds, etc. This site also lets you know to- If retractable gear, how quickly does the
what FAA regulation it was built. That'sgear cycle and are indicator lights working,
important because the Type Certificate (TC)if  retractable  gear  is  there?
gives prominent information about service
life and mandatory replacements. These- Check the tum and bank indicator, If you
certification rules will influence yourneed control to center the needle or ball,
maintenance costs. Now that you have thethe  aircraft  properly  is  out  of  rig.
basics out of the way you can settle in on
the specifics. Be alert to advertising-  Are  the  radios  Okay?
stunts. Let these claims be proven. Check the
paperwork to be certain the aircraft is-  Check  for  oil leaks if any after landing
airworthy; that is, it meets its type design
and all proper alterations and ADs are toIf you satisfied with all you have seen and
specifications. The aircraft's paperworkdone, you are ready to negotiate.



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