Mobile Pre-Buy Inspections
When purchasing an aircraft, a professional, unbiased pre-buy inspection can be the difference between a sound acquisition and tens of thousands of dollars in deferred maintenance discovered after delivery. Beyond financial impact, unresolved issues can ground an aircraft for months following purchase.
Safeline Aviation provides independent, buyer-representative pre-buy inspections designed to identify material risks before closing, not after the aircraft is home.
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Buyer-First Inspections
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Safeline Aviation A&Ps work exclusively for the buyer.
Our inspectors travel to the aircraft you are considering and evaluate it with the same diligence and skepticism they would apply if purchasing the aircraft themselves. This buyer-first approach removes conflicts of interest and provides a clear, objective assessment of the aircraft’s condition, maintenance history, and potential exposure.
This level of independence has repeatedly helped buyers:
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Avoid costly post-purchase maintenance surprises
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Renegotiate pricing based on verified findings
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Walk away from problematic aircraft before capital is committed
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While engaging a traveling A&P may cost more initially than using a local mechanic, it often saves buyers significantly more in avoided expense, downtime, and risk.
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Aircraft Coverage & Expertise
Safeline Aviation A&Ps specialize in single-engine piston aircraft, including:
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Cessna 100 and 200 series
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Cirrus
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Piper
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Mooney
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Diamond
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Beechcraft
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*For light twins and larger aircraft, we recommend inspections be performed by type-specific specialists due to the unique systems, maintenance considerations, and failure modes of those airframes. Safeline Aviation can assist in coordinating those inspections when appropriate.
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Pre-Buy Inspection Pricing
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Single-Engine Piston Aircraft — Lower 48 States
$3,500 – $5,500 — All Inclusive
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What “All Inclusive” Means
All-inclusive pricing covers:
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Inspection planning and coordination
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Required documentation and reporting
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Inspector travel to the aircraft
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Lodging and ground transportation
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Return travel after inspection
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There are no surprise add-ons or day-rate escalations.
