Pre-purchase Inspection Checklist

Step 1 - Verify Aircraft Specs:

Item Advertised It this correct?
Y or N		 Actual (if different)
Registration # N180WD    
Serial # 30203    
Aircraft Total Time 11,219.2    
Engine Time 998.3 SMOH    
Please enter date of last overhaul:      
Please enter Prop Make/Model:      
Please enter Prop TT Since New:      
Please enter time since Prop OH:      
Please enter date of last prop OH:      


Please review the aircraft specs below for accuracy:

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1953 Cessna 180
Located in NW Montana

AIRFRAME: 11,219.2 Total Time
Brown and black trim over yellow. November Annual. Modified to 24 V system with split bus. Standard 55 gal fuel. New 8.00x6 main gear. 959.59 lbs. Useful weight.

ENGINE(S): 998.3 SMOH
Continental 230 HP O-470-J. Overhauled by Ocean Aero in Delta, BC 3/22/89. November annual. McCauley 2A34C203-C Propeller 174 since new.

INTERIOR: Brown
Last upholstered in 1993.

AVIONICS/PANEL:
KX 155 NavCom Loc/GS & beacons.
K170 A Com.
KT76 Transponder.
Garmin 696 GPS panel mounted.
ADSB Out - Tail Beacon.
Sigtronics SPA 400 4-place intercom.
King Audio Panel.

OPTIONS:
24 volt system.
ADSB Out.
6 additional used pickled cylinders.
Co-pilot's controls (uninstalled)

HISTORY:
Owned by current owner since 1993. Previously in Alberta and British Columbia. Current owner used aircraft for many kinds of aerial survey, photography and data gathering...and modified to suit. NDH. Far fewer take-offs and landings than other aircraft of similar hours.

Please answer the following questions. If you answer yes, to any of these questions,
please call Barb immediately at (707) 237-2554.
Are the logbooks complete and consecutive?  
Do the actual times & dates differ from advertised?  


Step 2 - Damage History Summary:
Review logbooks and 337s, listing all repairs. Then visually inspect each repair, noting its quality. Be on the lookout for additional repairs that may not be noted in the logbooks (uneven rivets, patches and areas of new paint are all key signs). If more room is need, please use additional page. If a major repair is found that was not included in the history section of the aircraft specifications please call Barb immediately at (707) 237-2554.

Describe Repair Date Comments
     
     


Step 3 - Engine Condition

Are the baffles eroded or misshapen?  
Check for corrosion, leaks, worn gaskets and loose connectors. Did you find any?  
Please answer the following questions. If you answer yes, to any of these questions,
please call Barb immediately at (707) 237-2554.
Is the condition of the aircraft worse than expected considering it's times?  
Check Compressions (Hot). List results on next line. Are any less than 70?  
 


Step 4 - Condition Report

Is the condition of the exterior as represented?  
Is the condition of the interior as represented?  
Is there any corrosion?  
Do all the avionics work?  


Step 5 - Verification of Required Documents
Please locate the items below and put a check mark in the box on the right if they are available.

Airworthiness Certificate  
Pilot's Operating Handbook  
Weight & Balance  


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Signature                             Print Name                             Certificate #                             Date


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