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Old November 19th 06, 06:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Be aware that ownership will likely cost you significantly more than
you project before buying.

Regards,
Jerry


Consider the purchase price to be a down payment on the maintenance and
upkeep costs.

The maintenance and expenses you expect will take 80% of your budget, the
unexpected items will take the other 80%.

The things you will be repairing are what the previous owner called
'deferred
maintenance'.

The difference between a new aircraft and a used one is the sum total of the
'maintenance compromise' or the sum of the 'that's good enough' or 'we'll
check it again at the next annual'.

Good luck