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Quote: GeorgePerry

A typically a gear up landing with only a sudden stop inspection reduces the plane's value by 10 to 20%, and that's when the repairs are done by a reputable MSC and Engine shop.  With all the "baggage" this particular Eagle has it's asking price is right at "no damage" Vref pricing.  Which IMHO is too high. 

What it really needs is a Factory New IO-55G ($40k) either before or after the eventual sale.  It would also be nice if the seller could preemptively have a full PPO done by a MSC that substantiates the airframe repairs were done correctly.  If the Eagle remains unsold for a while I expect the seller to lower the price.  Although it wouldn't surprise me if a dentist out there has $150K burning a hole in his or her pocket and doesn't do the homework on this particular airframe. (no offense to dentists)