another twin buying question..

[guidoverduci]

Hello- I've been looking at buying a twin- probably an apache or aztec. I was wondering what you consider low times as far as engine, prop, airframe? If anybody has any information on these planes or about buying a plane I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Well, it depends on what you are going to use it for. If I were to buy an airplane, planning to keep it for the long term, personally, anything over 1,000 hours is way too much for me. Now if you're getting it just to log time, engine/prop times shouldn't make too much difference if you're going to sell it in a year or two anyway.

Remember, owning a twin is like flying two airplanes wherever you go!

 

[WrightAvia]

I can't say it enough...

http://www.aeroprice.com/store/uag9th.htm

for 49.00 bucks this two volume set of "aviation consumer used aircraft guide" is money well spent.

Here is a link to the "aviation consumers used aircraft guide" website. You can pay them to fax you individual reports on specific aircraft. Those might cost you 9.00 bucks each, so I figure the above 49.00 deal on the full two volume set is a bargain.

http://www.aviationconsumer.com/airplanereviews/

I paid them twice to fax me info on aircraft and that was good info. They tell you stuff about A.D.'s, significant model changes, cost to operate, resale value and owners comments. The report they gave on the piston twin I owned with partners was right on the money.

Good luck with your twin purchase and time building.

 

[tarp]

Have you ever bought a plane before?

If not, search these boards for words like plane, buying, purchase. There's a lot to this adventure.

As someone said, buying a twin is like buying two planes. The purchase price is a small drop in the bucket compared to insurance, maintenance and inspections and fuel.

And the last Aztec was built in the 70's (right?) - good luck finding an affordable airframe with less than 5000 hours on it. Engines don't matter because of 1800-2000hr TBO's. Props go with the engines (usually). Caveat Emptor. Let the buyer beware!

Good luck.