SoCal Aircraft Inspections

    No money is due and no invoice is sent until your job is complete and you have a logbook entry!

      (We accept cash, check, Zelle and ACH transfers.)                   
-Pre-Buy Evaluations are $1000 for single engine, fixed gear aircraft and include cylinder borescoping, AD compliance research of the airframe, engine, and propeller, thorough physical examination of the airframe, exhaustive logbook review, a detailed discrepancy report with digital photos, and up to 30 minutes of post-review consultation. Click here to learn all about Pre-Buys.

    Click here and here for Pre-Buy sample reports.

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-Comprehensive Annuals on fixed gear planes begin at $1200 (e.g. C-150's and vintage taildraggers) Contact me for flat rates on your specific plane. Click here to find out more about my annuals

-CorrosionX Applications are $350 for prop-to-tail treatment on most planes. Price includes material and logbook entry. Spot treatments (e.g. wings, engine compartment) available. Click here for all CorrosionX questions

-Aircraft Weighing is $350 for planes up to 8,500 pounds and includes an updated Weight and Balance report so you can accurately calculate your useful load and CG.

-Dynamic Propeller Balancing is $350 per prop and includes  report indicating adjustments made and final reading.
 
-Logbook Reviews are $150 (in lieu of a complete Pre-Buy. Discover major issues and bogus maintenance entries before you waste your time.) Includes $150 credit applied to the cost of a complete Pre-Buy if you decide to move forward. Click here to learn more about this important service

-Ferry Permits start at $200. Click here to learn about ferry permits

-Minimum Service Call is $75

-Hourly Rate is $120

Rates fluctuate frequently without notice based on market conditions and availability. All written quotes valid for 30 calendar days.