BeechTalk - BT - Another Adventure - PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Feb 2019, 13:48

Username Protected wrote:

Do you know how comforting it is to read posts from some of the smartest people on BT that are blowing money out of their *** on their airplanes?

All this time I thought I was standing alone in the room when all I needed to do was turn the light switch on and see the room is full.

Tom

I just spent 13AMU on my annual. Not a record around here but a bunch for me.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Feb 2019, 13:57

Username Protected wrote:

So have Tom’s.....
He just an old carmudgeon like me, still smarting from his last non- Beechcraft faux pas....

I am convinced that aggressive proactive maintenance saves in the end. This could have easily resulted ln a lifter through the case and an off-field landing. I may only be in for a minor repair with a fresh bottom end (sub $30k)

Some of my choices have been overkill, but I have good relationships with everyone I’ve sold a plane to and I love the process so how’s that for justification?

Its only money boys. They’re printing more every day!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Feb 2019, 14:57

Username Protected wrote:

Do you know how comforting it is to read posts from some of the smartest people on BT that are blowing money out of their *** on their airplanes?

All this time I thought I was standing alone in the room when all I needed to do was turn the light switch on and see the room is full.

...which proves the statement, "I spend most of my money on airplanes. The rest I just waste."

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Feb 2019, 10:11

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Feb 2019, 12:48

Pulling out all stops.

In-depth first inspection resulted in a great report overall. We did find a crack in the rudder, so off to Beegles.

I want the plane perfect after this down time so I’m addressing paint and interior while we do the engine along with all the little imperfections.

At the end I’ll have a Turbo’d, roomy, 185kt, 1000mile , deiced six seater with nose and aft baggage and no excuses. Tough to duplicate so might as well make her the best she can be while I have down time.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Feb 2019, 12:56

This thread should be linked to the Prebuy/Annual discussion.
In the end, you get what you want.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Feb 2019, 13:15

Username Protected wrote:

This thread should be linked to the Prebuy/Annual discussion.
In the end, you get what you want.

Bill,

Please elaborate...not following.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Feb 2019, 20:59

There’s a thread about how the Prebuy didn’t find all the problems the first Annual did after purchase. That buyer was dissatisfied with the quality of his prebuy and the cost’s incurred at the annual.
You appear to have bought an old (most are) airplane and are moving forward with open eyes to make it your family traveling machine.