These airplanes have generally been in storage since retirement. Large numbers of parts have been removed. Usually do not include engines or props. Many are missing flight controls and landing gear. May require significant sheet metal repairs
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- Initial Acquisition - $50,000 - 75,000
- Restoraton Costs - $250,000 - 500,000
- Number Available: Approximately 4-10
- Advantages
- Low initial cost
- Total control over finished product
- Known condition when completed
- Disadvantages
- Longest Time frame
- Greatest Organizational requirements
- Final costs most variable
- Missing parts need to be found
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Ferryable Project
These airplanes have generally been in storage since retirement. Aircraft is complete with no major components missing. Repairs necessary to bring the aircraft to a Ferryable condition have been completed, such that the aircraft can be relocated to a more desirable location for further restoration. May be licensed or operated on a single event Ferry Permit. Engine conditions will vary from fresh overhauls to run out engines
- Initial Acquisition - $200,000 - 300,000
- Restoraton Costs - $150,000 - 500,000
- Number Available: Approximately 4-10
- Advantages
- Reasonable initial cost
- Excellent control over finished product
- Known condition when completed
- Can be made flyable during restoration
- Disadvantages
- Previously completed work unknown quality
- Generally no interior
- Missing parts need to be found
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Flyable Airplane
These airplanes have generally been mostly restored and operated. However, they may have been placed in storage for a period of time and will probably require some general maintenance to ensure safety and reliability in regular operations. Some major components may be serviceable but about to require overhaul. Generally completed interiors. Engine times will vary.
- Initial Acquisition - $350,000 - 600,000
- Restoraton Costs - $100,000 - 250,000
- Number Available: Approximately 10-15
- Advantages
- Ready to fly
- Very little work to complete
- More easily financeable
- Disadvantages
- Higher acquisition cost
- Previously completed work unknown quality
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Custom Finished Airplane
These airplanes have generally been completely restored and are being operated regularly. Most major components will be in good condition. Completed custom interiors. Engine times will vary.
- Initial Acquisition - $500,000 - 1,000,000
- Restoraton Costs - $0 - $150,000
- Number Available: Approximately 2-5
- Advantages
- Ready to fly
- Very little work to complete
- More easily financeable
- Disadvantages
- Higher acquisition cost
- Previously completed work unknown quality
- Less cost effective to modify
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