Buy it or not buy it? (RV-6A)

dimoniet · #1 06-13-2014, 05:02 AM

Good morning,

Let me introduce myself, my name is Jordi, I'm from a small city in Catalonia and I love RV's !

I'm taking my PPL license ( I'm an ultralight pilot ) and I'm looking for an aircraft to buy. I've seen a lot of them here in the forum, but I prefer to buy one registered here in Spain, or at least in an European country.

My post here is to ask you about an aircraft i've seen. It's an RV6A built from 1992 to 1996, and flown only 25 hours by it's owner. He told me that he became ill ( that is true, he has an illness ) and this is why the aircraft was stopped. Other people told me that the aircaft is is not well built and this is why he didn't fly it...

What can I check to know if the aircraft is in good condition or not? What are the most important points? I want to make a good inspection to it, but before spending money I want to know what can I check for myself.

Thank you very much, and sorry for my english!

turbo · #2 06-13-2014, 05:12 AM

welcome home euroman. you will love the group here. we will find you an rv.

this one sounds like trouble. where is it?

take your time and the right one will come along.

dimoniet · #3 06-13-2014, 05:15 AM

I know I will feel like home here, I've been following the forum from some time ago and all the people here are great!!

The aircraft I'm talking about is in Spain, you can watch it in this webpage:

https://sites.google.com/site/ecyogrv6a/

Of course it's in spanish, but I think that google translate can help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo

welcome home euroman. you will love the group here. we will find you an rv.

this one sounds like trouble. where is it?

take your time and the right one will come along.

Vlad · #4 06-13-2014, 05:19 AM

Welcome! Hop to Norway and take a look at this beauty for sale

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=Norway

TomVal · #5 06-13-2014, 05:40 AM

Jordi,

Welcome to the forum.

During your inspection also review the applicable service bulletins, notices, and letters, published by Van's Aircraft Company that may apply to the aircraft.

http://vansaircraft.com/public/service-rv6.htm

I don't know if your Civil Aviation Authority treats services bulletins, etc., for experimental aircraft as mandatory compliance items or not. Some of these corrective actions can be complicated and time costuming. Evaluating this information should help you in your purchase decision.

Regards,

turbo · #6 06-13-2014, 06:05 AM

the ver fotos look nice. how much us$ is he asking?

DanBaier · #7 06-13-2014, 06:57 AM

From the website, part of the listing translates to "...It is on sale for ? 50,000.00, of which the current owner can take that apply to flight commissioning costs, which currently requires an overhaul, changing tires and tuning, as well as administrative procedures for renewal of Certificate of Airworthiness...."

I wonder what the remarks about the flight commissioning costs and overhaul means? Whether such costs would be added or included in the purchase price would make a lot of difference.

The price in US$ is about $67,700 and that seems high to me (but at all familiar with the market for light aircraft and pricing in Spain).

Dan

barryrv10 · #8 06-13-2014, 07:42 AM

Hi Jordi, welcome to the forum. I am an US. A&P and EAA Tech and my wife and I will be traveling in Spain the month of September. I know it is months away, but I would be happy to inspect it for you and get all the service bulletin info for you if you need them. If nothing else, it would be fun to meet you and see where you fly out of. By the way, your english writing is much, much better than my spanish writing. Blue Skys Barry

java · #9 06-13-2014, 08:33 AM

Welcome to VAF Jordi!

It is hard to tell much about the quality of the build, condition of the engine, etc. from the pictures and website, language issues or not. Barry's offer to inspect it for you would be ideal.

One thing I did notice, assuming it is correct, is that this plane is heavy, at 1,220 lbs. At full fuel, this leaves only 200 lbs. for pilot, passenger and baggage to stay within Van's published gross weight for a 6-A of 1,650 lbs. (though it appears the gross for this plane was specified as 1,800 lbs).

Good luck with your search.

az_gila · #10 06-13-2014, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanBaier

From the website, part of the listing translates to "...It is on sale for ? 50,000.00, of which the current owner can take that apply to flight commissioning costs, which currently requires an overhaul, changing tires and tuning, as well as administrative procedures for renewal of Certificate of Airworthiness...."

I wonder what the remarks about the flight commissioning costs and overhaul means? Whether such costs would be added or included in the purchase price would make a lot of difference.

The price in US$ is about $67,700 and that seems high to me (but at all familiar with the market for light aircraft and pricing in Spain).

Dan

I'm guessing they are enforcing the Lycoming 12 year TBO number on an 18+ year old engine that has only flown 25 hours.