Going to look at a 1978 MOONEY M20J 201 that has all logs:
Lycoming IO-360A3B6D 1015 Hours Since Major Overhaul in 1996. Gami Injectors.
Total Time 3,965 McCauley 2 Blade Prop. 166 Hours since prop overhaul by Aero Propeller Hemet CA. March 2011
Tanks resealed 1998
Complete Strip and Paint 2009
Gamis. Garmin GTN 750.
GDL -88 ADS-B-Out
GTX 327 Xpndr
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel with intercom and 3 light marker beacons
Garmin GTN750 Moving Map GPS, Nav/Com
King KX175B Nav/Com
Century III Autopilot w/Alt Hold (coupled)
BFG WX-900 StormScope
JPI EDM 700 Engine Analyzer
Shadin Digital Fuel Flow
Oil Air Separator
Precise Flight Stand by Vacuum
Aileron Gap Seals, Polished Spinner
Lasar Nose wheel overhaul
Whelen LED landing Light
Plane Power Alternator
I tried to search for a pre buy checklist but I could not find one. Before going into contract or have a full inspection done what are things that need to be looked at or asked? As for the tank reseal how long between reseals? This one was 20 years ago.
What about value? There is always what I think it is worth, seller thinks it is worth and then what the market says it is worth.