Pre-buy inspection
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:55 am
Good afternoon.
My name is Vitalij I’m from Europe ( Spain) and new on this forum. I’m going to check a wheeler express CT next week.( serial number 1051) I really don’t know much about this type of aircraft that’s why seeking for advice on pre-buy inspection. Any specific areas to look for? Where can I find a list of mandatory SB?
Many thanks in advance
P.S Reply from an owner
Hello Vitalij
Thanks for your interest
Prop and engine have around 350 TT since new. A professional mechanic has always be maintaining the aircraft and the federal air office is controlling the airplane every two years (SB)
The main gear is fiberglass and a secondary version, the first version has never been installed as it had bad results so we could avoid the problem from the experience of others. This one is sufficient flexible with fiberglass laminate. The other was kevlar fibres and too rigid and delaminated what i remember.
Front gear is metall and needs good friction with a Bonneville ring
To avoid shimmy mine is ok.
The autopilot 2 axis needs to be changed ( 2000 dollars, uncertified instrument)
The airplane is flying well and cruises at 130 knots at 30 l/ h on the lean side of the curve with cht 330 F . A lot of autonoy with 350 l in 4 tanks with 2 passengers and 4 passengers with 200 l .
If you are further interested you are welcome for a flight.
http://www.planecheck.com/?ent=da&id=39609
My name is Vitalij I’m from Europe ( Spain) and new on this forum. I’m going to check a wheeler express CT next week.( serial number 1051) I really don’t know much about this type of aircraft that’s why seeking for advice on pre-buy inspection. Any specific areas to look for? Where can I find a list of mandatory SB?
Many thanks in advance
P.S Reply from an owner
Hello Vitalij
Thanks for your interest
Prop and engine have around 350 TT since new. A professional mechanic has always be maintaining the aircraft and the federal air office is controlling the airplane every two years (SB)
The main gear is fiberglass and a secondary version, the first version has never been installed as it had bad results so we could avoid the problem from the experience of others. This one is sufficient flexible with fiberglass laminate. The other was kevlar fibres and too rigid and delaminated what i remember.
Front gear is metall and needs good friction with a Bonneville ring
To avoid shimmy mine is ok.
The autopilot 2 axis needs to be changed ( 2000 dollars, uncertified instrument)
The airplane is flying well and cruises at 130 knots at 30 l/ h on the lean side of the curve with cht 330 F . A lot of autonoy with 350 l in 4 tanks with 2 passengers and 4 passengers with 200 l .
If you are further interested you are welcome for a flight.
http://www.planecheck.com/?ent=da&id=39609