Owning a Cessna/Beech/Piper in India

[gilla65]

Hello Fellas,
I'm a PPL with > 200 hrs on a C152 & C172. I'm going for my ME soon. At the moment, I don't live in India, but soon my business will require me to spend 3-4 months in India per year.

I'm considering buying a either a single engine or multi engine that would be either hangared at Bangalore or Mumbai.
Would it be easier to get maintenance of a Cessna than a Piper or a Beech given that there are more Cessnas around?
Would anyone be able to give me an idea of the following:
1) Importing (Customs, taxes, etc)
2) DGCA registration procedures
3) Insurance costs
4) Parking fees (tied/hangared)


Thanks.

[GoodGrief]

Have you actually flown in India?

[gilla65]

Yes, that's where I have logged most of my hours.

[GoodGrief]

http://www.cbec.gov.in/customs/cst-0809/chap-88.pdf

There might be updates on that one, I am not sure.

[aviator1989]

I dont think they let you park private planes in mumbai anymore coz of space.... not sure though

I have a friend who owns a 172 in mumbai n planning to buy another one...
pm me if you wanna talk
he can guide you through the process :ok:

[Wannabe Flyer]

In My opinion a qucker and better option is to locate the desired aircraft already for sale in India. This will expedite points 1, 2 and 3 for you. I am also sure the owner can guide you thru the other areas of ownership such as parking and maintainability.