Serial # MC-580
N27PE previously N5160
Currently posted for sale on Facebook by Mike Rivers in Chesterfield, SC.
Failed to mention the Logbooks between 1998-2022 are missing. I drove 8 hours one way to inspect the aircraft and Mike did not offer information about the logbooks until after the discrepancy was found and questioned.
I found a loose sales receipt for a Spar and an additional loose receipt for new flaps replaced due to corrosion. No logbooks available from these purchase dates.
No logbook for current engine.
Aircraft was in a College Aviation program roughly between 2017 until it was auctioned off in 2022. The logbooks were misplaced by the college. They made all efforts to try and locate them. It was unsuccessful. The college advertisement for the auction is below. History of corrosion and sitting outside without being ran for multiple years.
Engine described as corroded.
Airframe described as corroded.
Entire aircraft painted without any prep work.
Just a reminder to ask all the little questions you would think to be discussed openly as major issues.
Fly safe! Stay vigilant on your pre-purchase inspections!
N27PE previously N5160
Currently posted for sale on Facebook by Mike Rivers in Chesterfield, SC.
Failed to mention the Logbooks between 1998-2022 are missing. I drove 8 hours one way to inspect the aircraft and Mike did not offer information about the logbooks until after the discrepancy was found and questioned.
I found a loose sales receipt for a Spar and an additional loose receipt for new flaps replaced due to corrosion. No logbooks available from these purchase dates.
No logbook for current engine.
Aircraft was in a College Aviation program roughly between 2017 until it was auctioned off in 2022. The logbooks were misplaced by the college. They made all efforts to try and locate them. It was unsuccessful. The college advertisement for the auction is below. History of corrosion and sitting outside without being ran for multiple years.
Engine described as corroded.
Airframe described as corroded.
Entire aircraft painted without any prep work.
Just a reminder to ask all the little questions you would think to be discussed openly as major issues.
Fly safe! Stay vigilant on your pre-purchase inspections!
