{"id":3275,"date":"2025-10-21T17:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T17:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aps-eb.de\/?p=3275"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:05:52","slug":"vor-dem-flugzeugkauf-darum-lohnt-sich-fachliche-unterstuetzung-ela1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/vor-dem-flugzeugkauf-darum-lohnt-sich-fachliche-unterstuetzung-ela1\/","title":{"rendered":"Before buying an aircraft: This is why professional support is worthwhile (ELA1)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An attractive purchase price is quickly found \u2013 the Total costs<\/strong> and the Technical substance<\/strong> He is rarely seen on a plane. With independent expertise, you can test Technology, papers and operating costs<\/em> In advance and avoid expensive surprises.<\/h3>\n

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1) Plan maintenance costs realistically - not just the price<\/h2>\n

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After the purchase comes the real costs: due inspections<\/strong>, Overhauls<\/strong>, Corrosion removal<\/strong>, Avionics checks<\/strong> or small Structural works<\/strong>. We create a Maintenance cost forecast<\/strong> over 12-24 months (share & work) so you know what's really coming your way \u2013 and whether the object fits into your budget.<\/p>\n

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2) Airworthiness & compliance: AD\/SB, Modifications, ARC<\/h2>\n

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We check ADs<\/strong>, Service bulletins<\/strong>, Modifications\/STCs<\/strong>, Structural repairs<\/strong>, Acts of Life<\/strong> and ARC History<\/strong>. Result: Is the sample in your country of operation can be registered without additional expenses<\/strong> and what measures are before<\/em> Clarify the purchase?<\/p>\n

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3) Avionics & operability: Does the setup fit your airspace?<\/h2>\n

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Transponder\/Mode-S, ADS-B<\/strong>, 8.33 kHz, ELT, GPS source, IFR options \u2013 we check if the avionics today<\/strong> and in the near future<\/strong> complies with the rules. We quantify necessary upgrades in advance so that you can calculate cleanly.<\/p>\n

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4) Damage history & Market value: What Previous Events Mean<\/h2>\n

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Repairs are not per se an exclusion criterion \u2013 but they affect value<\/strong>, insurance<\/strong> and resale<\/strong>. We evaluate documented damage, repair quality and their Impact on price<\/strong> Negotiate if necessary Purchase price adjustments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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5) papers & logbooks: seamless & comprehensible<\/h2>\n

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Incomplete logbooks, missing forms, incorrect entries \u2013 this can become expensive later. We check Logbooks<\/strong>, Form-1\/8130-3<\/strong>, STC documents, Sample\/serial numbers<\/strong> and series\/curriculum vitae cards for the docu to carry.<\/p>\n

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6) Pre-buy inspection: Neutral eyes on the ground<\/h2>\n

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A structured Pre-buy inspection<\/strong> identifies acute deficiencies and future cost drivers. We accompany or organize the inspection, compare findings with the price claim and Prioritize remedial actions<\/strong> (immediate \/ later \/ optional).<\/p>\n

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7) Import\/Export & Approval: without stumbling blocks<\/h2>\n

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Do you buy from abroad? We support the Abr\u00fcsten<\/strong>, transportation<\/strong>, customs<\/strong> and Upgrade<\/strong> up to EASA Approval<\/strong>. Clear roadmap \u2013 clear costs.<\/p>\n

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What you have in your hand at the end<\/h2>\n

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        • Summary report<\/strong> (Technology, documents, avionics, flight status)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Cost Roadmap 12-24 months<\/strong> (parts\/working time, priorities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                • Price and negotiation arguments<\/strong> (fixes, credits, improvements)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    • To-do plan<\/strong> until registration\/ARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      For whom is this particularly worthwhile?<\/h2>\n

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                            • First-time buyers and clubs without their own shipyard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                • Changeover (model change)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                    • Purchases across national borders (EASA <\u2192 FAA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                        • Aircraft with longer service life\/unclear history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                          FAQ \u2013 briefly answered<\/h2>\n

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                                          Do I need this with every purchase?<\/strong> No \u2013 but wherever history<\/em>, compliance<\/em> or avionics<\/em> Unclear, it almost always saves money and time.<\/p>\n

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                                          How long does a pre-buy take?<\/strong> From Quick check<\/em> (1 day) to comprehensively<\/em> (2-4 days) \u2013 depending on pattern and docu.<\/p>\n

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                                          How much does it cost?<\/strong> Fixed price or at cost - on request with Travel expenses cover<\/em> and Report in 48 h<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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                                          An attractive purchase price is quickly found \u2013 the total cost and technical substance of an aircraft is rarely seen.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_rtcl_gb_attr":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[341],"tags":[367,379,383,380,382,378,384,381,377],"class_list":["post-3275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-tricks","tag-cessna","tag-continental","tag-export","tag-flugzeugkauf","tag-import","tag-lycoming","tag-piper","tag-pre-paid-inspection","tag-rotax"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/80d7344a-ae60-4ef3-b3ba-742a90403249.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3275"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20838,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3275\/revisions\/20838"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aps-eb.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}