Prebuy Insp near KATL

[David Pyle]

That's apparent. I will try to find ICS members we know who are in that general area who might be helpful.

The TC interest is in South Carolina. There are 23 SC members. The Theiler's 260C is for sale in Spartanburg.

[Kristin Winter]

He is about a month too early, as I am likely to be in the southeast in early February and could probably help out.

[Alan Cheak]

Cliff:

I own a '63 Comanche 250 here in Peachtree City (KFFC) located about 30 miles south of Hartzfield. There is a good size shop here called GARDNER AVIATION.
500 Aviation Way, Peachtree City, GA. Phone is 866-486-6061 or 770-486-6061. They did a complete panel redo on my Comanche with a complete Garmin stack. Price was fair. I had them then do an annual and I got way over charged. They do good work but I tend to use them on smaller items to be fixed. I had a cylinder go bad and the seal between the carb and case leak this past summer and that cost to fix all that was 4 grand. Ask for Carl the owner. I've seen several Comanches both single and twins in there shop before. Give me a call or email me if you want more info.

Sincerely Alan Cheak

H: 770-487-8379
C: 678-923-8465

JetJocF14@aol.com

Will be out of the country Jan 8 till 14th

[Rich Roberson]

ATL is an airline hub. Fly someone in? I like Bill Turley at Aircraft Engineering in Bartow Fl

[David Pyle]

Not to end our recommendations, but the TC under consideration is in Greensville SC and we have identified a shop nearby in Spartanburg SC for a pre-buy if the buyer wants it. I know Bill Turley is an expert...just not very close.

[Kristin Winter]

Close but do they know anything about Comanches?

Kristin

[David Pyle]

Don't really know, but this A&P has worked on the Theiler's 260C since they bought it, and he said OK to a TC pre-buy.

Not sure where the TC interest stands. Suggest we wait to see what Cliff decides.

[Fred Benson]

Cliff: I live in Peachtree City (15nm S of ATL) and have owned a PA-30 for over 9 years. I am an A&P/IA and have a hangar at KFFC. Will be starting an annual on mine in the next month and will be happy to assist you with your pre buy, or give you some pointers over the phone. I do not take in outside work but enjoy helping those who are conscientious and want to learn to know their airplane.

Whatever you do, follow the advice of owners, don't just pick a shop that is convenient, our comanches are unique!

Give a call if you'd like to chat.

Fred Benson
678-571-0496

[Cliff Biggs]

Please let me chime back in and let all know what has been going on since I started my TC search. The search is still on and I have actually gone and looked at 5 different airframes. None have met my and my partner's needs. In addition, I am involved with building a new FBO/Jet Center, (will open in 30 days), flying a Pt 91 MU2 on 4 trips and having to go to SFAR training on the MU, doing Part 139 FBO/Airport Fueling qualification and training, as the only A&P at our airport that knows anything about the MU2, I've had to perform maintenance on it 4 times this month, finalizing a 135 helicopter charter certificate for the FBO with the Feds, and, also moving into a new home. None the less, we are still in the hunt. We have mutually agreed to find one with tip tanks and 66 or newer for 6 seats. Yes I know, 6 seats may not be usable but the MU2 owner may want to have me pick up him and his family (2 very small kids) so the 6 seats (5) would be used on short trips. I would prefer dual brakes for the FBO flight training. I have made arrangements to be at the Tribe fly-in in Lake Havasu City, AZ in a couple of weeks to help with inspections so I can become more knowledgable on the pertinant issues. We have learned so much since we started and most of it has come from all you folks.
This forum is by far the best one I have ever been involved with for the help everyone is willing to provide. Thank you all for your ideas and support. If I can ever return the favor I most cetainly will. More later.

[N3322G]

Cliff,

So good to see your post. Good group in Southern California. You should have fun in addition to learning more. If it hasn't been mentioned before, be sure to take the CPPP course when you get your Twin. It has gotten stellar reviews from all manner of experienced pilots and Comanche owners.