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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 wher 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:
Engine ground run and systems checks.
A thorough review of aircraft records and log books
Review AD's and Van's SB accomplishment as applicable
Remove engine cowling
Accomplish firewall forward Inspection
Perform Engine Compression test
Remove and cut open oil filter, inspect for contamination
Open various inspection panels / fairings / bulkheads for airframe inspection
Detailed exterior inspection of wings, fuselage, tail, canopy
Inspect wiring and avionics installation, verify proper operation
Inspect systems and flight controls for proper construction / operation / rigging
Check Service bulletin accomplishment