HELICOPTERS
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We specialize in helicopters !!!  

It is obvious that an appraisal of a helicopter requires more calculations than that of an airplane. There are many more Time Life items as well as very expensive inspections. There are also many other important factors involved in performing an accurate appraisal. Our research and accuracy is second to none!

In general, buyers and sellers of helicopters are more knowledgeable than their fixed wing counterparts when buying and selling airplanes. Even taking this into consideration, it is essential that an independent appraisal be performed prior to establishing a selling price or making a purchase.

The appraisal process consists of a very detailed inspection of all aircraft logs starting from when it was brand new and the first sale from the factory . Literally every page is inspected to ensure that all maintenance has been accomplished in accordance with FAA guidelines, an examination of all 337’s that have been filed while paying particular attention for damage history and modifications, compliance of all applicable AD’s and other Bulletins, Life Limit and TBO items, avionics inventory, most recent engine inspections such as bore scopes or compression checks, oil analysis results, and a complete inspection of the aircraft itself.  

Once all the data are recorded it is very carefully examined and a valuation is placed on each. To properly accomplish this it may be necessary to contact repair centers, parts suppliers, engine manufactures, and several other places to ensure accuracy of these values. This is especially true when placing a value estimate on any damage history in which many facts must be considered. Finally, an intensive research is conducted to evaluate what the sales trend has been for the particular model and when possible, how many have sold and how long they were on the market waiting to sell.  

You will not find any other company that provides a more accurate and thorough inspection and valuation or one that is more service and customer oriented than Aircraft Valuation.

Our owner and Senior Appraiser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and has over 40 years experience in aviation with over 11,000 flying hours plus a very extensive aviation maintenance background. He holds an ATP in both Airplanes and Helicopters with a, CFI, CFII, AGI, and AGII certificates and has been an Aircraft Appraiser for over 17 years. He is the founder of the website JustHelicopters.com and is the author of the book "How To Become an Aircraft Appraiser." Member of AOPA since 1967.