AlleyCat67
Pre-takeoff checklist
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AleyCat67
Hi POA...
I'm looking at buying an AA5B (Tiger) that has sat essentially idle for several years. It was hangared in a dry climate (California), but there's certainly the potential for corrosion issues with the O-360. Part of me thinks I should just walk away. But... how effective would it be to have a cylinder pulled during pre-buy, and have the cam inspected for pitting? If that inspection turned out to be clean, would I have good reason to think that the engine would make TBO? Also, any ROM on the cost for that inspection during a pre-buy?
This is my first airplane purchase, and it's been pretty frustrating so far. It amazes me how many folks have let their planes sit around for months/years and then decide to sell. But I'm probably preaching to the choir on that...
I'm looking at buying an AA5B (Tiger) that has sat essentially idle for several years. It was hangared in a dry climate (California), but there's certainly the potential for corrosion issues with the O-360. Part of me thinks I should just walk away. But... how effective would it be to have a cylinder pulled during pre-buy, and have the cam inspected for pitting? If that inspection turned out to be clean, would I have good reason to think that the engine would make TBO? Also, any ROM on the cost for that inspection during a pre-buy?
This is my first airplane purchase, and it's been pretty frustrating so far. It amazes me how many folks have let their planes sit around for months/years and then decide to sell. But I'm probably preaching to the choir on that...