Highflight Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 What is the consensus of opinions of purchasing a 1977 M201J that had a gear up landing in 1978 and was repaired by a Mooney Service Centeer. The aircraft has newer paint ,interior and many other upgrades. It has everything that I want and the price is right Nick Gravino nicholasgravino@att.net
John Pleisse Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 If you don't mind a gear up plane, then it is a non starter, thousands of hours ago.
fantom Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 After 35 years the repair has probably had all the kinks worked out. Are you coming to Sebring tomorrow, Nick, and please consider telling us about both the plane you're considering and yourself. 1
Rwsavory Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Get a thorough prebuy inspection by someone who know Mooneys. Don't rule out a gear up plane if everything else checks out.
aerobat95 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 I'd buy it.....as long as the repairs were done properly. Plus it was 34 years ago....if there was a problem it would have surface by now.
Cris Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 Damage history causes doubt in some buyer's minds so the price must reflect that doubt. Some buyer's will not buy a damage history A/C period which simply means that you have a smaller market in which to sell. Think of yourself as a perfect example. You have concerns which can probably be eliminated with a price that makes you comfortable. With that said damge that long ago is probably a non issue but you will want a good inspection in addition to a good value to make you comfortable.
duke Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 I agree with Marauder as long as repairs were done properly, which they probably were, as it was 35 yrs and 35 inspections ago. Whether a damage history or not, a thorough preby by a mooney savy a&p is essential.
Sabremech Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 The market is getting smaller for non damaged history airplanes. What you should be more concerned about is whether the repairs were done correctly and documented as such. Too many people believe that just because it's listed as an NDH airframe that it must be true. Logbook entries and documentation of incidents and repairs were sparse during the 60's to early 90's and in some cases still today. The moniker of Damage History is so over rated and doesn't automatically make it worth less money as some will profess! David
skeptic Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 A few months ago I looked at a 201 that had LOTS of brand new rivets in the wings......but no log entries mentioning the work. So according to the logs it was a "NDH" airplane. I did not necessarily mind that fact that some sheet metal work had been done.....what bothered me was the lack of explanation and documentation.
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