Hi all - apologies in advance if I posted this twice....
Need help if at all possible. i currently fly an aircraft residing on a PtF. Have essentially seen an 'upgraded' version of my one for slightly more money which (sadly) sits of the ARC and C of A. Although both are Annex II aircraft, there is a chance the one I am looking at will go onto a permit but not in the next year.
So, where I am at right now is:
- I know I need an annual on the aircraft which will cost @1100 - 1500 which my current LAA engineer can conduct on behalf of a CEMA
- I know I can do the 50 hour check
- I know I need a prop overhaul every 6 years
- Engine has 500 hours and virtually rebuilt but sadly not signed off as zero timed but new pistons, crank, etc. I know as it is on a private c of a I escape binning it every 12 years regardless of hours
What I don't know is:
- is there still another tri-annual inspection cost I have to fork out?
- CAA fees for registering the plane on a c of a or is this included in the annual?
- Radio annual cost?
- finally what I don't know what I don't know!
To add to the picture, the aircraft I am reviewing was rebuilt to a good standard in 2014 and has just had its annual/ARC renewed for another 12 months. Currently, all in, I pay around £850 p/a to keep my Permit going. I'm no engineer so am happy to pay for it to be done by an expert.
Anyway, feedback gratefully received!
PS. If I am really mad even considering going from Permit to C of A, just tell me
