Get Vtnz Pre Purchase Inspection 2020-2025

Inspection Fees: The fee per inspection for AVIP Official Inspection Stations is $2.21 (increasing to $2.26 per inspection on April 1, 2022).

A Heavy Vehicle Condition Report (VCA) provides an independent assessment on the condition of your vehicle. A VINZ, Heavy Vehicle Condition Report, assesses the items that would be regularly checked in a CoFB inspection.

The time required to complete a prebuy depends on several variables including the make and model of the aircraft, the aircraft's history and condition, the cooperation of the seller, and available facilities. The average turnaround time to complete a prebuy is 1—3 days.

Only $199 – our independent Pre-Purchase Assessment covers the following checks: Engine noise, fumes, smoke and other engine wear. Battery, alternator and starter motor are operating correctly. Exterior of the radiator, water pump and hoses for any deterioration or leaks.

Small airplanes require comprehensive annual inspections that typically cost between $600 and $1,200 for the most basic models but closer to $2,000 or $2,500 for a complex airplane like a Beechcraft Bonanza.

The focus of a pre-purchase inspection is to gather factual information on the vehicle's current condition. Typically, the evaluator is a mobile inspector who inspects the vehicle at its sale point. A short road test is usually included. Inspections are performed with the permission of the seller.

All evaluators should have detailed knowledge of state and federal regulations, safety recalls, service campaigns, and technical service bulletins (TSB). Evaluators should not be employees of the seller or in a position to profit from the results of the sale (see ethical considerations in this article).

Who pays what? Obviously, the buyer pays for a pre-purchase inspection. Any airworthiness directives that need to be complied with are almost always the responsibility of the seller. Nice-to-have items that don't affect the aircraft's airworthiness—especially those that are expensive—usually end up getting negotiated.