Pre-purchase Inspection Checklist

Step 1 - Verify Aircraft Specs:

Item Advertised It this correct?
Y or N		 Actual (if different)
Registration # N395X    
Serial # 7037C    
Aircraft Total Time 3144    
Engine Time 1648 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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1976 Maule M5-235C
Located in NW Montana

AIRFRAME: 3144 Total Time
New paint and fabric in 2005. Hartzell HC C2YR-1BF overhauled in 1996 and new blades in 2003. Fresh annual with purchase.

ENGINE(S): 1648 SMOH
Lycoming O-540 J1A5D overhauled by BJ Custom Aircraft Engines of Palmer, Alaska in 1996. Fresh annual to be complete in August 2025....to be included in sale.

INTERIOR: Light grey and black
Refurbished in 2012.

AVIONICS/PANEL:
KMA 20 Audio panel
Garmin 300XL GPS/Com
MD 41 Annunciator panel
KT76A Transponder
Century llB Auto pilot
Fuel computer
4-Place intercom
ADSB IN/OUT

OPTIONS:
VGs
Elevator gap seals
26" Goodyear bush wheels
Alaska Bushwheel tundra tail wheel
Double puck Clevland brakes
Stainless steel brake lines

HISTORY:
No known damage history. 1000 lb. useful. 63 Gals. useful fuel.
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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