About this service
A used helicopter can look perfect and still hide the costs that matter most: components close to their life limit, missing records or repairs that were never documented. A prebuy inspection is an independent check of the aircraft and its paperwork before you commit to the purchase.
We tell you the real condition of the helicopter and the full cost of owning it — import, freight, licensing, maintenance and special equipment — so you can negotiate with facts or walk away in time.
What a prebuy inspection covers
- Review of logbooks and maintenance records, looking for gaps and undocumented work.
- Status of airworthiness directives and manufacturer service bulletins.
- Time remaining on life-limited parts and components due for overhaul.
- Condition of the airframe, rotor system, drivetrain and engine.
- Signs of corrosion, previous damage and repairs.
- A clear picture of the costs ahead: import, freight, licensing, maintenance and special equipment.
When to ask for one
- Before you sign a purchase agreement or send a deposit.
- When the helicopter is being imported or exported.
- When the seller cannot show complete records.