| Buying an airplane is a common goal; lots of avid fliers | | | | market", there are a number of record-keeping issues |
| look for an airplane for sale online or in print | | | | to wade through. If the prior owner has presented |
| publications. When buying an airplane, there are many | | | | you with a log book and service records, that's a |
| factors to keep in mind, including the price. | | | | great start. In addition to ownership details, there's |
| Choosing a plane | | | | also getting insurance for you new vehicle. |
| Every airplane is different, and when you are | | | | When buying an airplane, buyers should be sure they |
| shopping around for that perfect set of wings, you'll | | | | can get a "clear title" by checking FAA records for |
| want to evaluate many aspects of the craft. | | | | any liens on the airplane. An airplane for sale with a |
| Hardware and overall engineering is important; airplane | | | | compromised title is a shady deal: do the necessary |
| buyers choose between propeller-driven planes or | | | | research to determine the title is unencumbered by |
| other crafts with jet engines. | | | | any liens or garnishments. |
| Wing span, positioning and landing gear type are | | | | You'll also need to provide for insurance through a |
| other features that those looking at airplanes for sale | | | | select body of large aviation underwriters. Get an |
| will look at in determining what kind of purchase is | | | | established agent to represent you to insurance firms |
| right for them. | | | | that will get you comprehensive coverage for your |
| Some planes also have additional features such as | | | | craft. |
| advanced fuel tank design or special controls. | | | | Other Options |
| Lots of buyers pay attention to the engine type, and | | | | If buying an airplane for sale outright is too much of |
| some experts say buyers should favor engines that | | | | a burden, whether in terms of finances or practicality, |
| are still in production, as they may be easier to work | | | | a pilot can join up with aviation "clubs" offering perks |
| with. | | | | of membership including "time-shared" crafts or flight |
| Condition | | | | hours. |
| Airplane buyers will also look for any defects, | | | | Joint ownership is a powerful tool in the belt of those |
| especially in a used airplane. The body has to be free | | | | who want to get into the air. Joint ownership of an |
| of excessive wear patterns or rust, and all avionics | | | | airplane helps with the paperwork issue, as clubs can |
| need to be in working order. | | | | function as a "hub" for dealing with the issues of |
| Buyers frequently do a "pre-buy inspection" that | | | | ownership particular to large vehicle acquisitions. Joint |
| includes checking out all of the features of a plane | | | | ownership is also a less risky investment and easier |
| inside and out, and even taking the plane up into the | | | | on personal finances, and still allows amateur pilots to |
| air to see how it handles. A trained mechanic can also | | | | go up in the air when they are able to fit it into their |
| check the interior systems and recommend any fixes | | | | schedules. |
| or point out potential problem areas. | | | | In any case, take time when thinking about buying an |
| Paperwork | | | | airplane for sale in your local classified section to see |
| When buying an aircraft for sale on the "common | | | | how it can be a win-win experience. |