Pre-Buy Southern California

[RCT44]

Good Morning, I have come to a verbal agreement (via phone) with the seller of a beautiful 2005 Super D. My goal is to get a qualified pre-buy performed ASAP. I am curious if anyone knows of any or a good way to find an A&P that is well suited to perform the pre-buy on this Super D in the San Fran/San Jose/Fresno area of California. Also, does anyone know what I might expect to spend and how long this will take? Thank you in advance for any information you all may be able to provide to this first-timer.

 

[Bob Turner]

Any good shop can check the engine. You need to look really carefully at the wing to strut attach fittings anfd other critical ADs for metal wings, and any evidence of leaky wing tanks. You do not really need a Decathlon expert for that, just a really good mechanic. They exist by the dozens in the valley.

 

[RCT44]

Thank you very much, Bob.

If anyone else here has any first-hand or specific knowledge of an A&P in the area I'd greatly appreciate it. I will start cold calling them today regardless!