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What inspectors look for in a pre-purchase inspection
Buying a small general aviation aircraft is a big investment, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection is one of the most important steps in protecting it. This inspection goes far beyond a standard annual—it’s a deep dive into the aircraft’s true condition, history, and potential future costs. Airframe ConditionInspectors carefully examine the airframe for signs of…
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Should I buy an aircraft that’s been sitting for a while?
You’ve found it: the aircraft you’ve been searching for. The price is right, the airframe looks clean, and the logs are there. But there is a catch—it has been sitting idle in a hangar for months, or maybe even years. While it’s tempting to think that a plane parked in a hangar is a plane…
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Keep your engine baffles in good condition
I installed some missing baffling on a Beechcraft Baron, got me thinking about how quickly things can go sideways when an air-cooled piston engine can’t properly shed heat. Whether you are flying behind a Lycoming or a Continental, the principles of thermal management are the same, and ignoring them can turn a reliable powerplant into…
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How can I prevent corrosion?
A Guide to Protecting Your General Aviation Aircraft Every aircraft owner knows that the silent killer of general aviation (GA) airplanes doesn’t happen in the sky—it happens on the ground. Corrosion is an insidious enemy. It creeps into aluminum skins, eats away at steel components, and can quickly turn a prized, airworthy airplane into a…
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Airframe Corrosion
Buying an airplane is an incredibly exciting milestone, but it’s also one of the largest financial commitments you can make. When you find the perfect aircraft, the urge to sign the papers and fly it home is strong. However, skipping a thorough Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI)—or rushing through one—can lead to financial ruin. One of the…
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