It is not a condition inspection, nor is it an annual inspection specified by Part Many major shops no longer conduct pre-buys because of liability concerns.
The scope of a pre-buy may be what you and the person conducting the inspection agree to. One thing to take into consideration concerning a pre-buy is that it almost certainly will not find everything wrong with an aircraft or its logs. For one, a pre-buy is not as thorough as a condition inspection. There are some things to be cautious of if you are in the market.
How old is the engine? It is a twenty three year old aircraft with an engine about eleven years past TBO.
Lycoming and Continental mandate an overhaul following a certain number of hours flown depending on the engine or twelve calendar years, whichever occurs first. This is principally due to corrosion concerns, seal longevity and other issues related to aging. Same goes for propeller overhauls, usually six years for Hartzell. Remember, there is no such thing as a great deal in aviation, and the less you spend on a pre-buy inspection the more you will spend on your first condition inspection.
There is a very small market for general aviation insurance. The market is even smaller for the Lancair fleet. Brokers work with type clubs like ours and insurance underwriters to provide insurance coverage hull and liability. Indeed, the statistical data seems to bear out the fact these airframes are overbuilt. At least one builder-assist shop in Oregon has a thriving business "updating" older Lancairs with new instrumentation and interiors. As long as you--the pilot--do not stick the pointy end into the ground too sharply upon re-connecting with the earth, these Magic Carpets will be around for a while!
For example, we co-hosted an engine maintenance clinic in Fairhope Mobile , AL in the spring of with Continental Motors. Additionally, most do not have access to the instrumentation required to set up and service the fuel system. LOBO assembled a kit of tools and instrumentation for fuel and ignition system checks.
This kit has been available to members since early in and has been used by six members to date. Click here for more information about this kit and how to get it. In addition to the fuel system instruments, all kits will have an aircraft-grade video borescope, ignition timing, compression testing instruments and a prop balancer. We expect to have these units available for your use by February of Each kit will be packaged in a damage-resistant "Pelican" hard plastic case, and will weigh pounds.
Making for less expensive inspections relative to certified aircraft. As the builder of the aircraft you are able to sign off your own maintenance work and annuals if you wish. This is a significant savings over even a simple 4 place certified aircraft.
Is it safe over the long term? Is this proven technology? Carbon Graphite composite structures are considered among the strongest structures used anywhere in the world today. Advanced military combat aircraft from the F to the B-2 are predominantly carbon. As a matter of fact, this carbon is manufactured and sourced from the same supplier that supplies Boeing.
Lancair has been building composite structures since , longer than any other aerospace composite manufacturer. No General Aviation manufacturer has the high level of expertise in this manner and method of construction as Lancair.
What is the safety record? Lancair has an excellent safety record. Our reputation for quality aircraft and practical designs was built by the same people who build and fly our planes. Our commitment to your safety and to the safe assembly and operation of your Lancair is the foundation of our Builder Assist Program and High Performance Flight Training Program.
Leading the industry in airframe design, hands-on construction opportunities and top notch safety helps our motto run true: "Into the air faster, back to Earth safer. Lancair can supply training in your aircraft provided by our training pilot. As well, there are a number of authorized training facilities around the country that provide training in your aircraft and at your home airport.
We have developed relationships with insurance providers to ensure that our airplanes are safe and our pilots are properly certified and trained.
Our commitment to our customers and our aircraft goes beyond the showroom floor. Rates are even more affordable when clients successfully complete a ground school training program. Rates typically run at 1. Back to top. About Lancair 1 Can we visit the factory? We encourage people to come and visit us at Lancair.
Tours of the facility are available by appointment. Demonstration flights are also available for a fee. There are several local and nearby options when visiting the Lancair facilities.
For more information click here to contact LOBO. EPS has the most experienced group of Lancair flight instructors in the country. Their services include phase one flight testing, return-to-service check flights, initial and recurrent training, endorsements, ferry service, upset recovery training and basic formation training. Gallagher light aircraft insurance is LOBO's preferred insurance broker and a valued supporter. The increasing difficulty of finding adequate, affordable insurance for Lancair aircraft was one of the driving forces behind LOBO's inception in Gallagher took the lead in helping LOBO establish an organizational reputation with underwriters which was instrumental in keeping the fleet insurable.
Account Executives Jenny Brower and Michelle Maschmidt can work with a variety of underwriters to help you find a policy that is right for your individual needs. They can be reached at Click here for more information about Gallagher. As the owner, you are allowed to work on, repair and maintain all parts of your E-AB aircraft. Authorization, however, does not imply qualification, and you must approach this responsibility with diligence and humility. Maintaining and repairing complex avionics, powerplants and other systems installed on Lancair aircraft requires specialized training and skill.
There are a number of small companies that provide inspection, repair and general maintenance of Lancair aircraft around the country. LOBO does not specifically endorse any of them, but the following have provided quality service over many years to our Lancair fleet and owners. Contact them directly for expert advice and help with your Lancair aircraft. LOBO recommends you review our guidelines for working with these specialists before contacting them.
Click here. Located at the Bend airport, Advanced Aviation is a trusted name in assisting builders in the construction of experimental aircraft. From the start of the build process through the airworthiness certification, their extensive experience with Lancair, Evolution and other aircraft kits allows them to help get these aircraft off the ground quickly, reliably, and with the utmost safety in mind. Advanced Aviation also has an avionics shop to help with avionics upgrades and maintenance.
Contact Aaron Brook at or email aaron [at] advancedaviationinc. Located at the Redmond, OR airport, AI systems, owned by Jon and Fred Hadlich, offers maintenance services, builder assist services, aircraft modifications and more.
Contact them at info [at] aiskrdm.
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