Reading through the thread, I am not understanding something.
If the logs are missing before 1986 how can the TT & TSOH be verified ?
I thought anyone can start a new set of logs. Maybe write in fictitious TT
and SMOH figures.
Perhaps I am wrong, but I would not give any credence at all to the TT &
SMOH that are declared on this 65 year old bird without complete logs ?


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Roy
Piper Archer N5804F

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Hey folks,

I'm trying to decide which is preferable, a relatively low time plane
with missing logs or a higher time of the same model with all logs.

The first is a 65-year old plane with 1800 ttaf and 346 tsmoh. It's
missing the airframe logs from 1986 and older.

The other has about 3000 ttaf and about 950 on a 25 year old overhaul.
All logs present.

Both planes have Continental 65s and are the same price.

All input appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike