Advice to buyers | Resources


I used these resources prior to purchasing N5210K. —John Leggatt


Articles from AOPA Pilot Magazine 

Tips on Buying Used Aircraft

Buying In: Prepurchase Inspection: Look Before You Leap

Answers for Pilots: Do Your Homework



From the FAA

Request Copies of Aircraft Records. The Aircraft Registration Branch maintains registration records on individual aircraft and serves as a repository for airworthiness documents received from FAA field offices. You can mail or fax your request for aircraft records or Request Copies of Aircraft Records online.


Aircraft Certification: Clear Title. This article describes title searches, and provides a list of title search companies & law firms.