I’ve been a part of many prebuy inspections on PA-46 aircraft lately, and it seems that the Windshield Heat is the elephant in the room during the prebuy. If the windshield heat does not work properly, then someone gets to write a $30,000 check to fix the problem. Who gets to write this check is…
Bottom line forward…I really like the -21 Jetprop Conversion! There are usually not very many of these conversions on the market, but one does show up every now and then. When it does, I get a lot of questions from prospective buyers, most wanting to know if the -21 is “worth owning”. My usual response…
This Questionnaire (either Buyer Questionaire-Turbine PA46 or Buyer Questionaire-Piston PA46) is what I use when a client collaborates with Casey Aviation for “Buyer Agent Services”. It helps me narrow down the specific needs of the client, but it also helps the client firm in his/her mind which airplane is right. I believe an informed buyer will make the…
In a nutshell, I REALLY like the M600!! I think Piper hit an absolute home-run with this airplane and I am already a big fan. Would I recommend buying one? You can bet your (tax-depreciated) bottom-dollar I would! With the new purchase of an M600, the owner will receive training at the Piper Factory…
Of all the safety devices that can be added to the PA-46, I think one of the more essential options is an electric standby attitude indicator. Although the Malibu has dual vacuum pumps and dual indicators (pilots and copilots side), there is still only one engine. If you were to lose your engine in IMC,…
There’s a new wave of avionics available for the Meridian, and I’m beginning to see them appear on the market more and more frequently. As most know, I’m a big fan of the G500/G750 combination in the PA-46 fleet, and many of the more market-desirable birds have this installation. A quick history lesson…the early Meridian’s…
I’ve been doing a lot of work with PA46 clients lately in the purchase of P46T Turbines…I call this “Buyer-Agent” services, and I really enjoy this aspect of the business. One of my favorite “deals” on the market is an earlier Meridian that has much of the older Meggitt Avionics removed and “Dual G500/G750” installed.…