Importing a US aircraft to Canada
Topskier
''There are enough differences between the FAA and Transport Canada systems defining an "airworthy" plane, that you can easily get caught in the middle. There are Canadian requirements and limitations, which do not exist in the US, which can result in a completely legal and airworthy US aircraft not being acceptable in Canada, and requiring overhauls. Un approved modifications can be another problem. What's "approved" in the US, might not be so in Canada - different systems.''
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One example of this is the engine overhaul.
In the US, an A&P ( Equivalent to an AME here ) is allowed to overhaul an engine but not in Canada.
So if you buy an a/c that had the engine overhaul by A& P , you will have to have the engine overhaul again here in Canada regarless of the hours on the engine..
This could cost you up to 10K just to have the engine open up and re-assemble by an overhaul shop.
Have someone ( an AME ) who's samiliar with the process go with you and inspect the a/c prior to purchasing, that will be the best money spent you'll ever do.
Good luck with your career.