At 04:57 PM 10/17/99 -0500, Flight Test wrote: >2. Who would you recommend in the CT/NJ/NY/ eastern PA area to do a >pre-buy?
Hands down absolute answer is Pete, at Stateline Aviation at Alexandria Field (N85) Pittstown, NJ. There is no better Ercoupe/Alon mechanic in the area. (908)735-4969 He takes care of my 415D, and Pete Hogan's Alon, and is about done with a long restoration on another 'Coupe. He's also owned some of his own. >3. The NAV/COM is original and needs to be replaced. Any suggestion on >replacement(I would probably add an intercom) and costs? Check with Quaker Avionics, Quakertown, PA (UKT). (215) 538-2177. They'll treat you right and tell you the truth. >5. I haven't seen the compression figures from the annual, but how >concerned should I be about the engine time? Very, if it's high. A rebuilt engine goes about $10,000 or more. If it's low, that's good, but you need that pre-buy. If the engine has sat for a substantial period of time, that last overhaul may be useless. >Any help would be appreciated. I need to give the seller an answer by >Wednesday. Well, do not let the seller rush you. Move quickly, but prudently. If you're being rushed, walk. There will be others. Greg
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