From Canada to the US

[xcrmckenna]

On my long search for the right plane "feels like it's taking forever". I have been passing up any plane in Canada. But there seems to be more and more great looking planes listed up there. Including a nice looking 77' 201 listed here on MS. I was just wondering what it takes when you buy a plane out of the country and bring it back. Does it just take registering it like you would if you were changing the N#? Any info would be great.

 

Thanks

Charles

[xcrmckenna]

Sorry meant to go in the Miscellaneous form.

[FBCK]

Well worth the look concidering the Canadian Dollar has declined 20% against the US dollar in the past 6 months.  There is not much to bring a US airplane to Canada and if anything Canadian planes will have less funny mods to them as Canadian Rules are a little more strict. My avoinics guys wont look at air gizmos or a D1 I would like.  Over kill, yes I think so.

[Guest]

Exporting from Canada to the US requires the plane to have a current annual inspection and an Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued in Canada.

This will be acceptable to the FAA for issuance of Standard C of A, when the aircraft arrives the seller cancels his Canadian C of R and you apply for your C of R.

You should consult your local FSDO to clarify. We just exported a DA40 which actually left our shop as a US plane in this case a DAR issued the C of A in Canada.

Clarence

[rdav]

I'd get some professional advice to estimate the costs to do this. It is certainly possible, but the completeness of the plane paperwork will determine the cost. If it's a single-owner plane with very few mods, it should be easy to do.

The COPA website may have some helpful information. Check out http://www.copanational.org

[fantom]

On any plane you're considering, especially ones from Canada, get a very thorough PPI.

Caveat Emptor.

[Guest]

A thorough PPI is required on any airplane no matter where it is from, all contain issues in varying degrees.

I would say the ones from Canada are better than most I've seen. Our log book system is really a book not a scratch pad like the US, our propellers get an overhaul every 10 years, not a reseal or IRAN or nothing at all.

Clarence

[fantom]

A thorough PPI is required on any airplane no matter where it is from, all contain issues in varying degrees.

I would say the ones from Canada are better than most I've seen. Our log book system is really a book not a scratch pad like the US, our propellers get an overhaul every 10 years, not a reseal or IRAN or nothing at all.

Clarence

 

The reason for my caution is that two of the three Canadian planes close friends of mine purchased had neat and tidy log books. Trouble was, the planes didn't match the neat and tidy log book claims. Two very expensive experiences that might be an anomaly, but makes me wonder about Canadian enforcement follow up.

 

The good new is neither of the planes were Mooney's.

[Guest]

Transport Canada is not into enforcement, they are into Regulatory Compliance. You tell us how you're going to do it and we'll audit to make sure you do what you said.

Clarence