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Duncan Aviation 3701 Aviation Road Lincoln, NE 68524 +1 402.475.2511 www.DuncanAviation.aero
More Than Skin Deep: Paint, Maintenance & turbine aircraft value by George bajo, nate Klenke & Doug bohac Aircraft paint can beautifully reflect hours of painstaking care and preparation. Or it can cover a multitude of sins. The trouble is, you can’t always tell which applies to your aircraft until long after the job is finished. Paint serves a purpose that goes far deeper than a glossy exterior. It’s also a thin, protective shell that serves as an aircraft’s only line of defense against the elements. When that shell is improperly applied or begins to fail with age, the risk of corrosion increases and the structural integrity of an aircraft’s aluminum skin is placed in jeopardy. To maintain the bottom line, owners and operators are frequently enticed by lower costs. What they don’t know about the low-cost differences can ultimately cost more than expected. More than one aircraft has been stripped for new paint only to discover extensive corrosion and hefty structural repair costs. Those damages—and costs—can be prevented. This document explores the topics of routine maintenance and turbine aircraft market value, and criteria to consider when selecting a service provider.
The Longevity of Paint Finishes The environment naturally wears down the integrity of paint finishes over the course of several years. Extreme temperatures, corrosive environments and sun damage all take their toll. The longevity of a finish depends on several factors, which include: the paint process, technician experience, product durability and routine maintenance. Although well-maintained, quality paint finishes can look immaculate for more than a decade, “paint manufacturers recommend repainting every five to six years,” says George Bajo, Completions Sales Representative at Duncan Aviation-Battle Creek.
Cracks along seams and chips from debris are inevitable with aircraft operation and become more numerous as a finish ages, says George. They aren’t always obvious, but visual inspections can help reveal areas where the integrity of the paint finish has been compromised and touchups are necessary.
Preventive Maintenance & Aircraft Market Value Will an aircraft develop corrosion if it’s not repainted according to manufacturer recommendations? It varies, says George. An aircraft kept in a quality coat of paint is less likely to develop corrosion, but there is no process or product that can assure complete corrosion prevention. For this reason, aircraft should be stripped, inspected for corrosion and repainted by a reputable aircraft paint facility on a regular basis. “It’s a huge investment,” says George, “but it’s necessary to prevent maintenance problems from developing.” Besides posing a higher risk for corrosion, inferior or old paint can cause electrical problems affecting comm radios and navigation receivers. Many aircraft manufacturers have “continuing maintenance instructions” for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) aircraft, which require that paint finishes around static ports be kept in “new condition.” Paint chips disrupt the airflow over the static-sensing areas, which can cause altitude errors. Additionally, prospective aircraft buyers and sellers will consider not only the current condition of the paint, but also how often the aircraft received a high-quality exterior refurbishment. Turbine aircraft that have been painted every five years have been observed to maintain a higher market value.
Routine Maintenance & Paint Integrity Protecting an aircraft from the elements is critical to maintaining the long-term integrity of a paint finish. Hangaring an aircraft for long-term storage reduces sun damage and moisture exposure and helps avoid severe weather damage. Frequent and thorough cleaning also helps remove damaging surface contaminants. Products containing alcohol or ammonia, which are typically found in glass cleaners, can damage a new paint finish and shorten its lifespan, says Doug Bohac, Duncan Aviation’s Paint Shop Manager. “A recommended cleaner will have a neutral pH level.” Waxes containing silicone should be avoided, as it may affect adhesion for paint touchups. Products containing Teflon have been promoted as a secondary, added protection to make dirt removal easier. “I have customers who love it, and others who have just the opposite reaction,” says Nate Klenke, Completions Sales Representative at Duncan Aviation-Lincoln. Like wax, Teflon Coatings will degrade over time and need to be re-applied regularly to be effective. However, there may be some indications that these coatings cause similar adhesion issues with paint touchups as silicone, says Nate... Click here to read more
Falcon 2000
Reference : EA2010011198
Dassault Falcon 2000 Total Time: 9123 Year : 1998 Interior : DVD Player CD Player AirShow Genesys System Cabin 110V AC Inverter Convection Oven Individual Side Ledge Monitor Mounts VHS Video Cassette Player Dual Bulkhead Monitors Coffee Maker Microwave Oven Complete Interior Refurbished September 2008. Ten passenger executive interior features a forward four-place club and aft four-place conference group with two individual seats. The seats are finished in beige leather with matching constraints, lower sidewalls are rust and gray leaf pattern with blue-gray leather trim accent beneath veneer drinkrail, PSUs and headliner are almond Tapis Novasuede with matching painted eschuteons, all aircraft plating is 24k gold, all cabinetry is Birdseye Maple Veneer with 100% Polyurethane High Gloss.
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Gulfstream G200 Reference : EA2010061887 Total Time: 2191 Hours Year : 2000 Tan leather seating and carpet w/aisle runner, Floor plan “Five” 10 pax w/rear conference group & 2-place divan, forward 4-place club w/leg rests on chairs, Full lavatory with closet, Granite countertops in galley and lavatory.
Eclipse 500
Reference : EA2010041610 Total Time: 170 Engine : 2 Pratt & Whitney Engines Avionic : Part 135 Package Interior : LX Edition
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BOEING Model 737-7F-BBJ
Reference : EA2010061967 Delivered from Boeing: 4th Q. 2008 GREEN Delivery from Interior Completion Center: Oct. 2009 –INTERIOR COMPLETED – paint/livery pending State of the art interior is designed by one of the leading companies in custom VIP interiors for Boeing aircraft. Though Interior Modification Specifications are finalized, buyer can still choose paint and livery design.
CESSNA Mustang
Reference : EA2010061965 Year : 2008 TTAF : 400 EASA certified - 1st owner, NDH, based in Central Europe. Hangared, like new, remaining warranty, only one professional pilot * Chart View * 40 cu ft Oxygen * BP Turbo Oil * TAS * Iridium Phone Antenna and Port * Livest Kit * Platinium Interior * EASA Commercial Certf Kit * optional Wire Bundle for ADF * DME
Astra 1125, 25 Reference : EA2010031277 Year 1998 TTAF 8164 New 2004 by Duncan. Eight passenger, two crew seating Executive configuration. Tan leather with Navy carpet. Non smoke interior, LH single seat opposite three place berthable divan, mid-cabin refreshment center, high gloss Oak cabinetry, and CD Player. King Air E90 Reference : EA2010061920 Year : 1974 TTAF : 8376 New 1998 by Airstar Interiors. Executive configuration with Gray leather and Blue carpet. Overstuffed leather seats, etched mirrors, writing tables, door entry, cockpit divider, snap down runners, Rosen cockpit visors, Quick donning 02 masks, private lavatory Falcon 200 Reference : EA2010031333 Year : 1984 TTAF : 6912 Left Engine: ATF3-6A-4C - TBO: 3000 Right Engine: ATF3-6A-4C - TBO: 3000
Western Aviation 1611 Windsor Park Drive Ste 101 Houston, TX 77094 Phone: 1-800-913-JETS or 1-281-391-2510 Fax: 1-419-851-8294 Email: sales@westernaviation.com
Bell 222
Reference : EA2010061888 Year : 1983 TTAF : 4161 Interior : Eight-place (2+6) Executive Club Seating upholstered in Tan leather. Refurbished in 2006. Engine : Left Engine: Lycoming Turbine LTS 101-750C-1 SMOH: 4178.2 Right Engine: Lycoming Turbine LTS 101-750C-1 SMOH: 4085.4 $845,000 make offer Western Aviation 1611 Windsor Park Drive Ste 101 Houston, TX 77094 Phone: 1-800-913-JETS or 1-281-391-2510 Fax: 1-419-851-8294 Email: sales@westernaviation.com
How will the iPad change the GA cockpit? Early developer ForeFlight sees potential in tablet computer It can display radar and satellite weather maps in rich color, whether you’re in the office or on the ramp. It can download and store charts, approach plates, taxi diagrams, and checklists—or, if you prefer, entertain your passenger with an in-flight movie. The versatility of the iPad means it has a variety of potential uses for pilots, and software developers are already taking advantage of the technology. Aviation products in the iPad app store range from a digital E6B to fully integrated flight planning programs with weather maps, radar displays, and downloadable airport directories. It’s not the first tablet computer to make its way into the cockpit, but the iPad brings the technology of electronic flight bags (EFBs) within reach of a much broader swath of general aviation pilots. Airlines began using EFBs in the 1990s, but they have been slow to arrive in the GA marketplace because of a price point that makes them impractical for most Part 91 operators. (See the February 2009 AOPA Pilot article “Avionics: Electronic Flight Bags” to find out more about the rapidly changing EFB market and the different levels of EFB.) While it doesn’t provide all the capabilities that the more robust, dedicated aviation computers used by airlines do, the iPad can supplement panel-mounted displays and in some cases replace paper resources.
‘Off the charts’ ForeFlight, the provider of one of two AOPA Airports mobile applications, redesigned its Preflight Intelligence iPhone app with the iPad’s larger screen and capabilities in mind, and released ForeFlight Mobile HD the day the first iPads shipped. “We’ve been blown away,” said ForeFlight co-founder Jason Miller about pilots’ reactions to using the new ForeFlight app for the iPad. “The excitement level has been off the charts from what we’ve seen in the past.” Co-founder Tyson Weihs said the company made weather content a centerpiece of the app and redesigned each screen when it adapted the iPhone app for the iPad to create a “gorgeous user interface” that takes advantage of the larger screen size
Weather is a key component of flight planning, and users can switch between 10 different weather maps as well as get METARs and TAFs. ForeFlight Mobile HD provides access to weather maps and information; airport data, from approach plates to nearby restaurants; electronic sectional charts; TFRs, icing charts, and sigmets; and more. It shrinks the array of papers and flight planning tools in the traditional pilot’s arsenal to a single screen with up-to-date information only a few taps away. Information in digital form has the added benefit of frequent updates; ForeFlight releases more than four gigabytes of downloadable plates, VFR/IFR charts, airport diagrams, and
airport information every 28 days. But is it legal to rely solely on the iPad for information normally obtained on paper? Pilots in Part 91 operations have less stringent rules than commercial operators, and the FAA does allow some paper information to be replaced by electronic information—see the 2007 advisory circular on the subject. The bottom line: The pilot in command is responsible for having the right materials for each flight. And adjusting to a new interface—however user-friendly—should be done safely on the ground.
Why iPad? In the air, the ForeFlight founders see the iPad as a supplement to existing electronics, not a replacement. “We’re focused on being a really great companion for the pilot,” Weihs said in an e-mail. “We’re not trying to compete with the avionics stack, which is what pilots should be relying on for primary navigation. The iPad’s a consumer-oriented device, and lacks the robustness of the navigational electronics you find in modern flight decks.” Devices built specifically for aviation must meet minimum performance standards set by the FAA. The iPad has not—or at least not yet—gone through the process of being certified as a Class 1 EFB, but Part 91 operators of smaller aircraft do not require any specific authorization for EFB operations provided the EFB does not replace any system or equipment required by the regulations. (See the 2003 advisory circular that gives information about the certification, airworthiness, and the operational approval of EFBs.) Just as a handheld GPS should not be a pilot’s exclusive navigation tool, an iPad should not replace FAAcertified electronics in the cockpit. So what is the advantage of using a consumer device like the iPad rather than a computer used exclusively for aviation? Cost, for one. And Weihs said the unique capabilities of the iPad—the way the user interacts with it, the ability to include a high-end graphics engine, and the ability to connect seamlessly with the Internet—appealed to the company’s creative vision. “I think pilots are so excited about it because it’s the first device they can buy for a pretty low cost … and you can get a device that’s reliable, it’s got a 10-hour battery charge … and it’s really reducing the cost of managing and downloading all of the information you need to fly,” Weihs said. By Sarah Brown
HAWKER 1000A Reference : EA201001540 Year : 1992 Airframe : 9055.4 Hours 5674 Cycles Interior : Refurbished 2004: Nine Place Interior Blue Sky SAT Phone Airshow 400 Aft Lav Drawer Galley w/ Hot Liquid System Microwave. Exterior : New Paint 2004: Mattahorn White with Blue and Khaki Stripes Engines Left : 8224.0 Hours Right : 7987.9 Hours
5145 Cycles 5035 Cycles
APU: APS 500 / T-62T-40C8D1 Serial # SPE 915251 Maintenance A-G Inspection (April 2008) 16 Year Inspection (April 2008)
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Gulfstream G550
Reference : EA2010041624 Year:2006 TTAF 950 Interior 16 passenger interior in Beige. Forward - 4-place club; Mid cabin - 4-place conference group around a hi-lo table, opposite a credenza with entertainment centre, second 4-place club group. Forward galley with coffee maker, high temperature oven, microwave oven; sink; ice compartments; cooled food storage compartment; storage drawers; 115V outlets. Therapeutic oxygen outlet.. Forward and aft toilets and storage closets. 115V outlets in the cabin. Engines :On Rolls Royce Corporate Care APU : Honeywell RE220 on MSP
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Pilatus PC 12 NG
Reference : EA2010061928
Honeywell Primus Apex System with X4 Flat Panel Displays Nav / Com Dual Honeywell KTR 2280 PFD Dual Honeywell KMC 2210 ADF Yes GPS Dual Honeywell with WAAS AHRS Honeywell KSG 7200 TAWS Honeywell KMH 980 Transponders Dual Honeywell KXP 2290 Autopilot Honeywell TCAS Honeywell KMH 980 Radar Honeywell RDR 2000 Stormscope WX 500 Rad Alt King KRA 405 Audio Panel Honeywell KMA 29 w/ markers ELT Artex 406
Year:2008 TTAF : 275 Interior BMW Platinum upgrade Six Light Grey leather seats in Club configuration (4 + 2) with adjustable headrests. Two additional removeable standard seats in positions 7 & 8 in matching BMW Platinum finish. High Gloss cabinetry with enclosed toilet opposite airstair entry. Dark Grey carpet.
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MD600N Reference : EA2010061924 Year:2997 TTAF : 1150 Serial No : 11660 Interior Refurbished 2008 Grey leather seats with Grey carpet and matching trim.
Sikorsky S76 C+ Reference : EA2010041614 Year: 1999 TTAF : 5925 5/6 passenger interior in medium grey fabric, with tan leather armrests and complimentary sidewalls. Two aft-facing, swivelling captain’s chairs and forward-facing 3-place divan (belted for four)
Cessna Citation Jet Reference : EA2010041632 Year:1995 TTAF : 1650 Serial No :52059 6 passenger configuration in Beige leather. 4-place club; side facing seat opposite the door; LH aft, belted, flushing toilet. LH forward, deluxe refreshment centre. Aft mirrored dividers.
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Buying or Selling a Pre-Owned Aircraft It helps if you know the business. GT Aviation has many years of experience in the successful buying and selling of aircraft within the UK and worldwide. When it comes to arranging flight tests and inspections, checking log books and documentation, drawing up sale or purchase contracts, deregistering and re-registering aviation authority requirements, GT Aviation has done it before. We can help you source and buy the aircraft you want. Or we can work to sell it when you don‘t.
CESSNA CITATION 500 Reference : EA201001350 Year : 1976 TTAF : 7345 SUPERBLY PRESENTED 5 PASSENGER FIREBLOCKED LIGHT TAN LEATHER SEATING INCLUDING CLUB CHAIRS. FWD SINGLE BARREL SEAT. IZIT LEATHER HEADLINER. 2 FOLDING WRITING TABLES. FWD DELUXE REFRESHMENT CENTRE. AFT TOILET WITH PRIVACY CURTAIN. HIGH GLOSS WOODWORK. SMOKE NICKEL HARDWARE. RECENT INTERIOR IN SUPERB CONDITION.
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Jetbird Ltd. 2nd Floor, Block P7, Estuary House Eastpoint Business Park, Clontarf Dublin 3, Ireland. info@flyjetbird.com www.flyjetbird.com Jetbird will transform European private air travel by offering a direct, on-demand private jet service at a fraction of the current cost. In contrast to the prohibitive expense of current private jet services we will offer our customers true value for money, and vastly improve on the inconvenience of today’s commercial airline offering. Jetbird’s service will be hassle-free, offering total flexibility by placing the scheduling power into the hands of the customer. Jetbird will offer a private jet experience for customers at a fraction of the existing cost and, in so doing, save on the most valuable resource in the world – time. Jetbird will create time for more business or more leisure in today’s busy world. The Jetbird Offering | the key elements: On Demand Travel; No pre-ordained take-off and landing times – we operate to your schedule. After arriving at your jet and closing your car door, we can have you airborne in under 15mins. We are also happy to facilitate multi-stop trips. Point to Point Service; Jetbird will have aircraft located at hubs in key European centres making it easy to serve your needs at short notice. We serve over 80 airports in Europe and we can get you to your destination in comfort and on-time. Stress-Free Travel; Jetbird can bypass the large congested commercial terminals and fly into smaller, less congested airports. Flying Jetbird will remove check-in and boarding queues as it’s your jet with only you and your party on board. This also means no more lost luggage. Security; Major airports have increased security and congestion and delays are increasing. At Jetbird there will be no unnecessary delays at the airport. As a Jetbird customer you also have private use of the aircraft and, therefore, you fly only with those you know. Jetbird also allows necessary privacy and security for high profile passengers/ VIPs Concierge Service; Allow us to put you in touch with our partners who can take care of car transfers, hotels, hard to find event tickets and restaurant reservations. After which they can then deliver you to your jet. How to Book; When we start flying later in 2009, Jetbird will offer the first on-line booking system of any private jet airline. This will make our service efficient and user friendly and means you can save further time and avoid hassle in making your travel arrangements.
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Eurocopter AS 350B3 Reference : EA2010011161 Year : 1997 TSN : 7.937 Registration: SE-JDX Asking Price: 950.000 Euro The aircraft is operating, why component times will be subject to changes depending upon such operations.
Eurocopter AS 350B2 Reference : EA2010011159 Year : 2008 TSN : 85 Registration: G-PATM Avionics: Bose intercom system and head sets Garmin 530 Traffic awareness detection radar Remote Compass Large Instruments
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