Seriously considering buying built RV12 - what to keep in mind

[pietermk]

I was looking at several RV12?s between $55K - $60K. Besides the pre buy inspection and other things, I realized that none of these ads mentioned compliance with the nose gear and fork SB.

Not a really big factor as I can do it but that really made me think about other things to keep in mind. One of them did the rubber replacement on the Rotax already. Do I remember correctly 500 hours or 5 years?

Thanks in advance,

Peter

[RFSchaller]

5 years on coolant hoses and non-silicone fuel hoses. 500 hours on engine driven fuel pumps. Van?s says 10 years on the oil hoses they supply. Take a look at Vans support tab and get the seller to tell you how they handled the Safety alert, Service Bulletins and Notifications. It should be recorded in their logs.

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by RFSchaller

5 years on coolant hoses and non-silicone fuel hoses. 500 hours on engine driven fuel pumps. Van?s says 10 years on the oil hoses they supply. Take a look at Vans support tab and get the seller to tell you how they handled the Safety alert, Service Bulletins and Notifications. It should be recorded in their logs.

Thank you will do.

Peter

[HDDAHL]

I have an RV 12 WITH 180 HRS, 2012 THAT I BUILT, ITS A GREAT FLYING AIRPLANE WITH ALL SB'S COMPLIED WITH EXCEPT THE FRONT STRUT WHICH IS ON ORDER, DELIVERY IN JULY. One would not have to install the kit for years.IT HAS SKYVIEW WITH AUTO, COLLISION AND WEATHER plus backup Garmin and altitude
I would sell for the price range you suggested would and have vans send you the kit. THE PLANE IS LOCATED IN MY HANGAR IN RIDGELAND, SC

REASON FOR SELLING IS I BUILT A SLING 2

if interested send me an email at hilbertdahl@gmail.com and I will send you pics.

HDDAHL (DOUG) 843 837 7227

[Flynfrfun]

Peter,
Make sure to actually CONFIRM the SB's have been done. When I was looking for a 12, some sellers were having their A&P sign off on some SB that were not done. Some of the SB call for inspections for cracks... then if no crack to complete the modification at next annual. What I found is some sellers just kept inspecting at the annual instead of complying with the actual retrofit for the SB probably because it was expensive to have it done. Hope this makes sense. There are several SB that can be pretty expensive if you are not doing them yourself. Something to factor when negotiating price.

Also, one cool upgrade is a teflon hose kit for the 912. Extends the 5yr replacement to something like 10yrs IIRC.

[pietermk]

That is a very good point Flynfrfun, I had not thought about it that way. I have a flight school that has 2 RV12?s and has a maintenance shop too. I would mostly hire one of their mechanics to do the pre buy as they know about all the SB?s.

I think I have factored in all of the different expenses and it puts me just over a point for fixed expenses a month that leaves me comfortable. Adding the flight hours which cost less can add up. So I am going to look if I can find a partner as that will make it very easy or I will save another 6 to 12 months to create a specific flying fund so it has less impact on our regular finances.

I will put up a post here or is the classifieds a better place?

Peter

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by HDDAHL

I have an RV 12 WITH 180 HRS, 2012 THAT I BUILT, ITS A GREAT FLYING AIRPLANE WITH ALL SB'S COMPLIED WITH EXCEPT THE FRONT STRUT WHICH IS ON ORDER, DELIVERY IN JULY. One would not have to install the kit for years.IT HAS SKYVIEW WITH AUTO, COLLISION AND WEATHER plus backup Garmin and altitude
I would sell for the price range you suggested would and have vans send you the kit. THE PLANE IS LOCATED IN MY HANGAR IN RIDGELAND, SC

REASON FOR SELLING IS I BUILT A SLING 2

if interested send me an email at hilbertdahl@gmail.com and I will send you pics.

HDDAHL (DOUG) 843 837 7227

That is a good deal Doug, I am in the final stages of evaluating the financials.

[Flynfrfun]

Originally Posted by pietermk

... So I am going to look if I can find a partner as that will make it very easy or I will save another 6 to 12 months to create a specific flying fund so it has less impact on our regular finances.
Peter

I'm in a similar situation. Except for me I know I won't fly enough to justify the monthly costs. If I could find someone with similar mindset I would love to partner too. Too bad you are not in Seattle!

[NinerBikes]

Originally Posted by Flynfrfun

I'm in a similar situation. Except for me I know I won't fly enough to justify the monthly costs. If I could find someone with similar mindset I would love to partner too. Too bad you are not in Seattle!

How many hours a year, or a month, is enough?

[pietermk]

Originally Posted by Flynfrfun

I'm in a similar situation. Except for me I know I won't fly enough to justify the monthly costs. If I could find someone with similar mindset I would love to partner too. Too bad you are not in Seattle!

no too bad you are not in Maryland