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As noted in another topic I started, we're selling our Cirrus and looking for an Ovation. (Funny side note, spelling auto correct has been calling it an ovulation between me and my partners. Now the running joke) We will make sure we get a PPI and we are going to use some of the recommended shops and business that have come highly rated, especially in these forums. MY QUESTION IS: Does anyone have one or point me to a basic checklist that I can bring with me the first time I "meet" the airplane? Something that they have seen that works well for that initial review of the airplane, before you even call in a mechanic for a quick review and then PPI?

As noted in another topic I started, we're selling our Cirrus and looking for an Ovation. (Funny side note, spelling auto correct has been calling it an ovulation between me and my partners. Now the running joke) We will make sure we get a PPI and we are going to use some of the recommended shops and business that have come highly rated, especially in these forums. MY QUESTION IS: Does anyone have one or point me to a basic checklist that I can bring with me the first time I "meet" the airplane? Something that they have seen that works well for that initial review of the airplane, before you even call in a mechanic for a quick review and then PPI?

I'm going to call All American tomorrow and speak to them. Seems they are highly regarded as is Maxwell.

I have found 1 in CO that just is not realistic to get to. Bummer it's exactly what we're looking for. Found one in IN. I'm new to the Chicagoland area and don't know any shops etc.

Background. Owned a 1982 M20J and really enjoyed it. Was getting long in the tooth and needed to many avionics and other repairs. Traded in for a 2013 Cirrus SR20. Love the glass, chute, etc etc. But 145KTs and handling characteristics aren't working out so well. We have decided to try and sell the Cirrus and move to an Ovation. Our ideal plane is something with FIKI, NDH, etc. etc. etc. We know the value of a good PPI and inspection. All that being said. I'm looking for recommendations for shops and mechanics in the IN, IL, WI areas as well as NY, CT, NJ. My thought is if I find something that looks good on my eyeball, flight and logs, to bring to a local mechanic who knows Mooneys. If that works then a shop for a thorough PPI. Recommendations in the Midwest and Northeast would be helpful. Thank you!