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[COLOR="Red"]By [/COLOR]Also, I was told that the aeroplane is in remarkably good condition,
[COLOR="Black"]I assume, by this you mean the paint job was sparkling !
Both 91 and 125 require the aircraft be Maintained by a program approved by the Administator although 91 allows a program approved by the manufacturer which in the case of Lockheed is C check every 13 months not to exceed 15 months, plus both 91 and 125 require the aircraft and engines to comply with TCDS including all requirements of 14 CFR39 [COLOR="red"](AD,s)[/COLOR]