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The Professional Aircraft Appraiser must acquire all the facts about the aircraft in question. The appraiser thoroughly examines the aircraft log books, inspects the exterior and interior of the aircraft and pays close attention to the present condition and the maintenance history of the aircraft. The National Aircraft Appraisers Association's extensive Computer System enables the appraiser to give accurate and prompt Aircraft Appraisals.

Airplane-Appraisel.Com Will Assure the Best Possible Appraisal by applying the following process:

1. A Detailed examination of airframe, engines, propellors, instrumentation, avionics and all relative systems.
2. A Careful review of aircraft documentation including log books etc..
3. A Computer analysis of relevant data.
4. A Signed Certificate of Appraisal with detailed computerized report submitted to client.

Details Follow:

A Certified Aircraft Appraisal begins with a thorough examination of the exterior and interior of the aircraft.  Special attention is paid to the condition of the airframe, paint, engines, propellers and instrumentation.   The avionics and related flight instruments are inventoried to insure they are properly accounted for in assessing the value of the aircraft. The panel layout, optional systems, deicing systems, cabin and interior condition are also evaluated.  Airframe and engine modifications as well as signs of present damage are documented.  Service Bulletin status and Airworthiness Directive (AD) status are reviewed as is the status of any historical damage repairs.  The condition of "wear items", e.g. tires, paint, interior, etc. are compared to comprehensive and detailed written NAAA standards. To view an example of one criteria used by NAAA appraisers click here.)

The logbooks and paperwork are carefully reviewed because these document the historical care or abuse that was given to this particular aircraft. This review documents whether maintenance was done to keep the aircraft in top condition or just to maintain a minimal level of air worthiness.  Frequently what is not recorded is important, e.g. missing annual inspections, missing or defaced pages, and undocumented modifications.   Special attention is given to any incidents of past damage as this may or may not have a significant impact on the aircraft's value.Click here to review how historical damage events are handled.

After the aircraft inspection and paperwork examination is complete, the process of establishing the aircraft's value begins. Utilizing databases and real sales, the information is carefully examined and a value is determined.