Chris Bopp

Great! Thanks for the info. Is there a good resource to see what an airplane is worth? As we look on Trade A Plane and Controller, prices are all over the place. Of course, engine wear is probably one of the major factors in price followed by avionics and equipment. Does Total Airframe Time have a huge impact? We see an airplane that has 4000TT with 1500SMOH with a 530W and autopilot for the same cost as a plane with 7800TT 300SMOH 430W and autopilot. Trying to determine how to negotiate pricing.

We’re looking at a couple of 1965-1970 M20Cs, but also a G. I know the lubricating AD wouldn’t be too much of an issue after the first 6 months when we will be flying the plane a lot since we will probably fly it less than 100 hours a year and can get it done for the annual. However, for the first 6 months where we’re flying 50-60 hours per month, means that lubricating AD would have to be complied with about every two months. That’s why I was slightly concerned about the cost of complying with that AD. If anyone has done that AD inspection outside of an annual, I’d appreciate knowing how much they paid for it. It’ll just be about 3-4 times I’d have to do it outside of an annual. Essentially, we didn't want to buy an airplane to finish up a little bit of time building and then sell it and then buy a family airplane to travel in. Thanks everyone.

Hello, My other half and I are interested in purchasing a Vintage Mooney and noticed a couple of ADs that have to be addressed every 100hrs. I am in need of a plane that I can build about 200-300hrs (50-60 hrs/month) and then <10hrs/month there after to keep down the road for family. Below I have listed the ADs along with questions: 1) 73-21-01 lubricating flight control and landing gear 2) 76-07-12 ignition switch check Questions 1) Roughly how much for both AD fixes cost me every 100hrs (including labor) pre annual? 2) Since I plan to fly a lot within 6 months to get my hours, is getting a vintage model worth the “hassle” of these 2 ADs? How long does the process take for these ADs to be complied? What’s the downtime? 3) Are there any other ADs that I may have missed that need to be addressed? Thank you in advance!