Folks - After 40 years in this business, my advice is DON'T do a pre-buy; do an annual.
No one knows what a pre-buy is - it can be anything from a thorough pre-flight to almost an annual, and anything in between. Pre-buy has no defined scope and detail. Belly up to the bar and pay for an annual. Then you have a much better idea of what you're about to bite off. Jerry E. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Linda Abrams Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 4:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Advice on someone to do a pre-buy Dan C, IMPORTANT: I think the N-number you've given, N99357, is the plane from which the engine presently in my SkySprite (N3437H) came. My seller, also in the S.D. area, owned both of them at the time (summer '06). I'd recommend you contact me off-list and we can arrange a phone chat. For an inspector in the SoCal area, I used Mike Passwater at El Monte, and he's now my primary A&P. Mike was the only one I could find with prior Ercoupe experience who was willing to go to where the plane was at the time I needed him to. Again, feel free to contact me off-list. Linda Advice on someone to do a pre-buy Posted by: "dan.caliendo" [EMAIL PROTECTED] dan.caliendo Date: Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:13 pm ((PST)) FYI to the group: I had asked for advice on a plane in Texas (N 99164) which I do appreciate the feedback on. Unfortunately, the CD from the FAA shows it has a C75 instead of C85 and had major damage in 1955 that required replacement of "entire cabin and wing center section"...secondary to a "gear related accident".Also the CD records stop in 1978 and do not reflect anything since then though owner says it has been active. So think I will pass on this plane. I'm now considering a plane in the San Diego area (N99357 if anyone is familiar with it) and adding to my CD collection. Do any of you have suggestions on who would be good to do a pre-buy inspection? Also, if this plane passes inspection I will need someone to fly it from San Diego to Wichita, Kansas so be thinking if you want some free flying time. Thanks, Dan C
