DJ's Aviation Company
Our Appraisal Process
A Certified Aircraft Appraisal begins with a thorough examination of the exterior and interior of the aircraft.
- Special attention is paid to the condition of the airframe, paint, engines, propellers and instrumentation.
- The avionics and related flight instruments are inventoried to insure they are properly accounted for in assessing the value of the aircraft.
- The panel layout, optional systems, deicing systems, cabin and interior condition are also evaluated.
- Airframe and engine modifications as well as signs of present damage are documented.
- The condition of "wear items", e.g. tires, paint, interior, etc. are compared to comprehensive and detailed written DJ's Aviation Company Standards.
The logbooks and paperwork are carefully reviewed.
- We review all documentation to assess historical care or abuse that was given to this particular aircraft.
- This review includes determining whether maintenance was done, to keep the aircraft in top condition or just to maintain a minimal level of air-worthiness.
- Frequently what is not recorded is important, e.g. missing annual inspections, missing or defaced pages, and undocumented modifications.
- Special attention is given to any incidents of past damage as this may or may not have a significant impact on the aircraft's value.
After the aircraft inspection and paperwork examination is complete, the process of establishing the aircraft's value begins.
- Utilizing extensive databases and proprietary software, the information from your aircraft is evaluated against industry data.
- After the detailed Aircraft Appraisal (typically 6 to 12 pages) is generated, it is reviewed by a Certified Appraiser for accuracy.
- Once the appraisal has been approved it is signed becomes a Certified Aircraft Appraisal.