aircraft PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS

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STANDARD PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION EVALUATION

A quality pre-purchase inspection is critical to keeping an aircraft sale fair between the buyer and seller. 

Air Bear Aviation takes a simple approach to all pre-purchase inspections and offers a variety of options depending on the airframe. Our technicians are factory trained and understand the importance of providing unbiased, evidence-based information to keep your transaction moving forward. Pre-purchase inspections are available for the following airframes:

• Bombardier Challenger 300/600/604
• Bombardier Learjet 45/45XR/60
• Cessna Citation 525/560XL/XLS/680/750
• Embraer Phenom 300
• Gulfstream G200/G280

 Air Bear Aviation will comply with the following items as part of our pre-purchase template.  Inspections may be tailored to address specific customer requirements based on aircraft model or intended operation.

AIRCRAFT RECORDS SURVEY

• Review airframe and engine logbooks to evaluate compliance with selected maintenance and inspection program.
• Check Mandatory SB and AD status.
• Check scheduled maintenance due within 90 days or 100 aircraft hours.
• Check for time/cycle life-limited components and overdue items.
• Identify any record that suggests major damage, major repair, or major alteration was performed.
• Ensure that the aircraft flight manual is compliant with the latest revision standards and includes any required supplements applicable to installed equipment.
• Cross-check of equipment list to the current aircraft configuration.
• Cross-check the list of STC´s and confirm that a FAA form 337 is present for all major repairs or alterations.
• Check onboard aircraft registration documents.
• Check aircraft weight and balance records.

DETAILED AIRFRAME REVIEW

• Perform a visual inspection of the fuselage exterior for signs of corrosion, lightning strike, hail damage, evidence of loose fasteners, and missing paint.
• Perform an external visual inspection of wings, ailerons, and flaps for signs of corrosion, lightning strike, evidence of loose fasteners, and missing paint.
• Remove wheels and visually inspect landing gear, brakes, axles, bearings, wheel assemblies for wear, corrosion, and leakage. 
• Perform an external visual inspection of stabilizers, elevators, and rudder for signs of corrosion, lightning strike, hail damage, evidence of loose fasteners, and missing paint.
• Check cockpit windshields and side windows for scratches, distortion, and delamination.
• Check cabin windows for delamination, distortion, scratches, and general condition.
• Check exterior placards and markings for installation and condition.
• Perform fuel storage leak check and classification per the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
• Perform interior and exterior lights functional check.

AVIONIC AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS CHECKS

• Perform a visual inspection of all antennas for erosion, cracks, cracked/missing sealant, and corroded fasteners.
• Perform a visual inspection of static wicks and radome diverter strips.
• Perform a visual inspection of all electronic displays for chips, scratches, or cracks.
• Check engine starter brushes for condition and wear.
• Capacity check aircraft battery(s).
• Check ELT for condition, battery life and function.
• Perform a leak check of the pitot/static system (Optional)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT REVIEW

• Check all crew and passenger seats for condition and function.
• Perform a detailed lavatory corrosion inspection.
• Check interior placards and markings for installation and condition.
• Perform visual and functional inspection of the interior and systems.

DETAILED ENGINE REVIEW

• Perform an engine leak check.
• Perform visual engine FOD Inspection.
• Perform a power assurance check.
• Borescope engine compressor section. (Optional)
• Visually inspect thrust reversers for damage, cracks, and corrosion.