Hello,
I am a fairl low time pilot and new to RVs. A partner and I own a Cessna 150 and have been looking to move into something faster and more owner maintainable. We came across what seemed like a great deal on an rv-4. We inspected the airplane and were impressed enough to put down some money. After talking to lots of people, we are having second thoughts and would love some insight from the folks on this forum. Here are the details on the airplane:
Built in 1998 by a competent builder - original work looks great
At around 100 hours airplane was ground looped and took
A prop strike at close to full throttle.
Wood Prop turned to matchsticks
Damage to right wing repaired very well. Motor mount attach points inside and out show no signs of deformation, neither does firewall.
Engine had 100 hours since overhaul 0-320 when accident occurred
Airplane is very clean inside and out and basically looks brand new.
Equipped with basic VCR avionics including Dynon d100. Basic engine instrumentation. No cht or egt.
The person who repaired it is an IA. He ran out the crank but did not tear down the engine. Says that oil test shows no metal. I'm not sure if that was a lab test or visual inspection of oil filter element. The airplane has been flown about 4 hours since the repair.
I was given a ride in it and it was hands down the funnest time I have ever had in an airplane. Part of the ride included some solid g-forces that I'm sure my Cessna 150 could not have handled.
I think the airplane was built right and repaired right, but the prop strike engine gives me the creeps.
The price is $37500
Should I walk away now and lose my deposit or is this a good deal for a newer RV-4?
Thanks,
Reed
I am a fairl low time pilot and new to RVs. A partner and I own a Cessna 150 and have been looking to move into something faster and more owner maintainable. We came across what seemed like a great deal on an rv-4. We inspected the airplane and were impressed enough to put down some money. After talking to lots of people, we are having second thoughts and would love some insight from the folks on this forum. Here are the details on the airplane:
Built in 1998 by a competent builder - original work looks great
At around 100 hours airplane was ground looped and took
A prop strike at close to full throttle.
Wood Prop turned to matchsticks
Damage to right wing repaired very well. Motor mount attach points inside and out show no signs of deformation, neither does firewall.
Engine had 100 hours since overhaul 0-320 when accident occurred
Airplane is very clean inside and out and basically looks brand new.
Equipped with basic VCR avionics including Dynon d100. Basic engine instrumentation. No cht or egt.
The person who repaired it is an IA. He ran out the crank but did not tear down the engine. Says that oil test shows no metal. I'm not sure if that was a lab test or visual inspection of oil filter element. The airplane has been flown about 4 hours since the repair.
I was given a ride in it and it was hands down the funnest time I have ever had in an airplane. Part of the ride included some solid g-forces that I'm sure my Cessna 150 could not have handled.
I think the airplane was built right and repaired right, but the prop strike engine gives me the creeps.
The price is $37500
Should I walk away now and lose my deposit or is this a good deal for a newer RV-4?
Thanks,
Reed