Without logs, how do you know the flight hours on the
airframe or engine? Without that, how do you comply with AD
notes?

But if the plane looks good and he can prove ownership, you
can re-create the logs from sources.

The FAA should have records on the airplane. Beech will
have records of manufacture and probably spare parts orders.

It is some detective work and some parts, such as engines
and props may need to be overhauled or replaced anyway.
Talk to a good A&P/AI who "knows the model" and do a little
research.

My guess is that the price should be adjusted $25,000 to
$100,000 lower than a "perfect" airplane to cover your
costs.

You will need a real annual inspection by YOUR mechanic, not
his. That will cost several thousand dollars, just for the
inspection and logbook research just to find out what MUST
be replaced or re-done.



--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

"BT" wrote in message
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| he's got zero logbooks for it?
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| start running.. away... very far away and as fast as you
can..
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| BT
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| "Aluckyguess" wrote in message
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| I looked at an A36 and was thinking about buying it, but
he lost the logs.
| My question is how much does this usually decrease the
value of the plane.
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