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Old 24th Mar 2015, 10:35
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vandereydt
 
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refurbishing an older aircraft

Good morning all


New aircraft are very expensive these days.
Refurbishing (and upgrading) an older airplane has become an option.
Reading AOPA articles it does happen a lot in the US.


Undertaking such a project is not a small thing. Availability of parts is an important element in the success.


Reading the threads here, I have the "feeling" that availability of parts for Cessna's is not an issue, Beech also ok but expensive. Piper parts on the contrary are not readily available.
Havent read anything about such projects on a Mooney ???


My search goes out for a decent six seater. Piper Malibu/Matrix/Jetprop are one possibility.


Would love to hear your ideas, remarks.
Feel free to point out some shops that can undertake such a project (in Europe, the US is also possible..)


Thank you all


Ronny
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