Overview
A purchase decision is only as good as the inspection behind it. Our independent pre-purchase and mid-lease inspections give you the full technical picture before you commit money or accept a return condition.
Buyers, lessors, and operators use our findings to price risk, negotiate repairs, and plan maintenance. Every inspection combines a records audit from delivery to current status with a physical walkthrough by a licensed engineer.
What’s included
Pre-purchase inspection
- Complete records review: airframe, engine, APU, and component logbooks from delivery through current status
- Engine and APU assessment: performance data, shop visit history, LLP status
- AD compliance, mandatory modifications, and SB embodiment verification
- Physical inspection of structure, systems, interior, and exterior
- Corrosion and damage assessment covering existing repairs
- Lease return readiness check where applicable
Mid-lease bridge check
- Operational status review: how the aircraft is being flown and maintained
- Maintenance program compliance verification
- Records spot audit for accuracy and completeness
- Condition monitoring for wear, damage, and deterioration trends
- Lease compliance verification and maintenance reserve validation
- Early identification of issues while time remains to fix them
Deliverables
- Detailed written inspection report with findings, observations, and recommendations
- Photographic documentation of condition and discrepancies
- Maintenance status summary with upcoming events and estimated costs
- Compliance matrix showing AD and SB status
- Life-limited parts status report
- Risk assessment highlighting potential future issues
- Executive summary for quick decision-making, plus follow-up consultation
Typical timeline
- Day 1: scoping call and document access setup.
- Days 2 to 5: on-site records review and physical inspection.
- Within 5 business days of site visit: full report package delivered.
- After delivery: follow-up consultation on findings and recommendations.
FAQ
Which aircraft types do you inspect?
Airbus A220, A318 through A321, A330, and A340. Boeing 737 Classic, NG, and MAX, 757, and 767. Embraer ERJ 135, 140, and 145. Bombardier CRJ 200 through 1000, Q400, and Global and Challenger business jets.
Do you coordinate with the operator or MRO during the inspection?
Yes. We coordinate access so the inspection runs with minimal disruption. Our findings stay confidential to you until you choose to share them.
Can a bridge check include a reserve use review?
Yes. We compare completed maintenance events against reserve calculations and flag any mismatch before it becomes a redelivery dispute.