Our services
Pre-Purchase Inspections
UK • Europe • Worldwide
Independent aircraft pre-purchase inspection support for buyers, including technical assessment, documentation review and condition reporting.
Make an informed decision
We coordinate the aircraft pre-purchase inspection and work alongside your appointed engineers and technical advisers to give you confidence in your purchase.
Our pre-purchase inspection support includes
Location and access
Exterior inspection
Records and documentation
Engineer and MRO coordination
Inspection reporting
Airport and operator coordination
Photographic condition reports
From inspection to acquisition
Why a pre-purchase inspection matters
A pre-purchase inspection (also called a pre-buy inspection) checks an aircraft’s physical condition and its maintenance records before you commit to buy. It can reveal defects, missing records or upcoming maintenance costs that affect the price.
We arrange access to the aircraft, coordinate your chosen engineers or maintenance organisation, and bring the findings together in a clear report with photographs.
Inspection scope
What a pre-purchase inspection covers
The scope is agreed with you before work begins and tailored to the aircraft’s type, age and history. A typical business aircraft inspection covers:
- Records review of airframe, engine and component logbooks for completeness and continuity.
- Airworthiness directives and service bulletin compliance checks.
- Damage and repair history and how previous repairs were carried out and certified.
- Physical inspection of airframe, engines, landing gear and flight controls by qualified engineers.
- Avionics and systems functional checks.
- Engine condition including borescope inspection and trend data review where appropriate.
- Interior and exterior condition assessment with photographs.
- Written findings report listing discrepancies clearly, so you can negotiate, request rectification or walk away.
Frequently asked questions
What is an aircraft pre-purchase inspection?
It’s an inspection of an aircraft’s condition and records before a sale completes, so the buyer understands exactly what they’re buying.
Who carries out the technical inspection?
Your appointed engineers or maintenance organisation carry out the technical inspection. We coordinate access, logistics and reporting.
Can you inspect an aircraft abroad?
Yes. We support pre-purchase inspections in the UK, Europe and worldwide.
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
It depends on the aircraft type, its age and the agreed scope. We confirm the timeline with you before work begins, so it fits your transaction.
What happens if problems are found?
Some discrepancies are normal, even on well-kept aircraft. Our report sets them out clearly so you can renegotiate the price, ask the seller to rectify them before delivery, or decide not to proceed.
Buying an aircraft?
Contact our team to arrange an aircraft pre-purchase inspection.
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Essex, United Kingdom
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