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Buying an older airplane by
Kai Glaesner
Hello community,
imagine you consider byuing an older airplane, e.g. a Piper from the Pa-28
Arrow series: is there an age (or a year of birth ;-) you would not exceed?
If yes, for what reason (e.g. may be that corrosion-protection was not usual
before that year, or that copper was so expensive,...
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April 5th 04 06:54 PM
by PaulH
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buying from an estate by
G.R. Patterson III
Tony Woolner wrote:
Is it more difficult to buy a plane from an estate rather than an owner?
There is a broker involved who listed the plane.
As long as there's a broker involved, it may be easier. Owners sometimes have
inflated ideas of the value of an aircraft and refuse to lower the...
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buying help by
John Doe
Hello,
I in the market for a six seater.
Could somone please help me out with a cost analysis of a single engine 6
seater vs a twin.
I would like something on the faster end of the group. Some of the models
I've looked at are chugging along at 150kts or so. I'm looking for
something closer to...
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Buying into existing partnership? by
Chris
Gang,
I am planning to buy into an existing partnership. Should I be less
vigilant during prebuy than when buing a plane by myself? - maybe no,
but I would like to listen to some arguments.
Thanks
Chris
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Buying prop strike engine by
[email protected]
http://www.whiteindustries.com/
White Industries lists engines with flange runout. What does flange
runout tell about the engine?
It seems some prop strike engines have a larger flange runout reading
than others, and the larger the flange runout, the lower the price.
Why?
Thanks.
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Buying questions - which plane? by
John Doe
Ok,
First time plane buyer, I've been looking for some time now.
I've narrowed it down to a few, looking for some big picture comments
pro/con on these:
Commanche 250 or 260
Commander 114
Mooney M20J
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Buying recently rebuilt or fixing one up? by
[email protected]
I am currently taking flying lessons. I would like to own my own
aircraft and have been considering various options.
I am currently training in a 152 and I think a 150 or 152 would be a
fun first plane to build time with.
The 150/152's that appear to be in good condition seem to be in the
35k range...
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Buying Warrior - Guidance? by
Dave
OK.... we are planning to make an offer on the1976 PA28-151.
700 SMOH, 60 since top (new Cyls) , 60 on prop, clean annual 2 mos
ago. All logs since new. 7700 Total time.
What should we check, watch out for?
Logs indicate this A/C is on it's 3rd set of Stabilator bearings.. ??
Had a wing...
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C 172 Sun Visors.... by
[email protected]
Hi All!
Our 172 M is missing both, and one clamp assembly to hold it
in place..
Any idea where we can get a coupla used ones? (we can paint to
match our interior)
Dave
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March 26th 04 03:58 AM
by kage
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C-152 Leaseback: what's the scoop? by
gatt[_5_]
The owner of FBO was a family member's partner on the police force, is a
retired Marine, former mayor, retired sheriff, city commissioner, owns a
successful FBO and the fuel operation. Did my IFR, Commercial and will
have finished my CFI with him very soon. His integrity and honesty are...
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c-152 rudder??? by
houstondan
i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or
bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in
fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but...
the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at
houston-hooks where...
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c-152 rudder??? by
houstondan
i really need to start this by saying i know absolutely nothing new or
bad about any aircraft. i'm sure not trying to start any rumors. in
fact, this may be something that y'all have already chewed on but...
the outfit i rent from is just down the taxiway from "air aces" at
houston-hooks where...
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c-170 op/ed? by
houstondan
in my ongoing process of falling in love with various aircraft which i
cannot afford (yet!) i come to the cessna 170.
looks like 35-40k$ for a fair example. i think i prefer the no
nosewheel configuration and i'm endorsed to drag so that's ok. i'm
curious about the 6 cylinder 145hp motor. seems...
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September 15th 06 10:37 PM
by Newps
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C-172 landing light switch by
JFLEISC
My '61 Cessna landing light switch has two positions; First notch is the taxi
light, and the last notch turns on the landing light but leaves on the taxi
light. Does anyone know of a legal replacement switch that separates the two
lights? (taxi light goes off on the last notch). The reason I ask is...
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C-172 versus Sundowner by
[email protected]
So I've been looking to buy a C-172 and came across this Sundowner.
I've heard all the "Slowdowner" stories and did a side-by-side
from the published specs:
Cruise speed and roc: Sundowner slightly better
Payload: Sundowner slightly better
Runway required: C-172 slightly better.
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C-172 versus Sundowner - epilogue by
[email protected]
Well, I went and kicked the tires on the Sundowner.
It is roomy and the two doors are a lot more convienient than the
single Piper door.
But, to make a long story short, the plane had extensive and recent
damage from a landing incident; prop strike, collapsed gear, one
wing, fuselage, and tail...
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July 27th 06 06:00 AM
by BTIZ
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C-172 versus Sundowner - Redux by
[email protected]
Previously on my quest for an airplane...
I passed on the Sundowner because of the recent and extensive damage
history.
In September I found a 79 Tiger with recent paint and interior, decent
avionics, about 2400 TT and 350 SMOH.
There was damage history from a bird strike, but this was almost...
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C-172L Questions by
[email protected]
Having carefully analyzed my flight requirements and plans for the next
five years or so, I've decided to take the plunge, probably on a
C-172L that I've been looking at. The fixed costs are right about
the amount of what I've been spending renting (actually a little
lower) and I'm about ready to...
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April 13th 05 09:53 PM
by Doug
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C-172R to SP upgrade by
Greg Farris
More knowledgable people here will correct me, but from what I know, the
only difference between a 172-R and a 172-SP, besides the leather seats,
is the prop on the SP, running at a slightly higher speed.This produces
a significant performance difference between the two.
Is it possible therefore...
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