Howdy, I have made an initial offer on a 2004 RV7 with O360, CS and when I gave it a quick look over to determine if this was an airplane I would consider I came away a little underwhelmed with all the NON-AIRCRAFT related issues, in other words, the airplane looked great but when I didn't see some things I thought I should see I became a little concerned. The current owner is the 2nd owner and purchased it from the builder.
I would like to find out all the details on what I should be receiving with the airplane. I did print out the "SO YOU'RE CONSIDERING BUYING A FLYING RV" off VANSAIRCRAFT and it mentions a few things:
1. Special Airworthiness Certificate - Pink
(I have seen this in the aircraft)
2. Registration
(I have seen this in the aircraft)
3. Weight and Balance
There was Weight and Balance in the aircraft but I'm a little concerned as this weight and balance was really more of the "WEIGHING OF THE AIRCRAFT". I didn't see the loading details, like FUEL MAX xx GALLONS and the weight for that, or even the weight for the pilot/pax and baggage. Q: What all should I see concerning this?
4. Set of Operating Limitations specific to this one airplane. This is what is mentioned in the VANS document, what exactly am I looking for on this? Can someone give me an example or tell me more on what I'm looking for?
5. Operator's Handbook - Don't know that I saw any of this in the aircraft. Is this going to be the checklists, operating limitations, etc.
6. Maintenance Manual - Is this a requirement or a nice to have?
7. Plans and Builder manual - Is it normal to expect that these would be available?
8. Copies of Builders log and photo record - I'm guessing this is not a required item but it would sure be nice to have.
Help.........
If you guys could give me some direction I would sure appreciate it.
I have a friend who is an A&P/IA who was going to do a Pre-purchase inspection and while I think he can handle the mechanical aspect of checking it over I'm not sure he knows the EAB aspect as well.
I am an EAA member, but not active in the local chapter. Sounds like I maybe need to dig up a local person/tech advisor who can help me navigate this process.
Thanks in advance!
I would like to find out all the details on what I should be receiving with the airplane. I did print out the "SO YOU'RE CONSIDERING BUYING A FLYING RV" off VANSAIRCRAFT and it mentions a few things:
1. Special Airworthiness Certificate - Pink
(I have seen this in the aircraft)
2. Registration
(I have seen this in the aircraft)
3. Weight and Balance
There was Weight and Balance in the aircraft but I'm a little concerned as this weight and balance was really more of the "WEIGHING OF THE AIRCRAFT". I didn't see the loading details, like FUEL MAX xx GALLONS and the weight for that, or even the weight for the pilot/pax and baggage. Q: What all should I see concerning this?
4. Set of Operating Limitations specific to this one airplane. This is what is mentioned in the VANS document, what exactly am I looking for on this? Can someone give me an example or tell me more on what I'm looking for?
5. Operator's Handbook - Don't know that I saw any of this in the aircraft. Is this going to be the checklists, operating limitations, etc.
6. Maintenance Manual - Is this a requirement or a nice to have?
7. Plans and Builder manual - Is it normal to expect that these would be available?
8. Copies of Builders log and photo record - I'm guessing this is not a required item but it would sure be nice to have.
Help.........
If you guys could give me some direction I would sure appreciate it.
I have a friend who is an A&P/IA who was going to do a Pre-purchase inspection and while I think he can handle the mechanical aspect of checking it over I'm not sure he knows the EAB aspect as well.
I am an EAA member, but not active in the local chapter. Sounds like I maybe need to dig up a local person/tech advisor who can help me navigate this process.
Thanks in advance!