News

Oct 04, 2023 - The Importance of a Helicopter Evaluation

Purchase of a helicopter is a big commitment that must be carefully evaluated before finalizing its acquisition, whether for personal, business, or professional applications. One essential step to ensure you make an informed decision and wise purchase decision is ordering a comprehensive helicopter evaluation prior to finalizing the sale. Such evaluation can protect both your investment and safety as well as provide insights that help make better informed choices. In this article we'll look into why ordering one is essential and its essential features. 

 

Whether you’re buying or selling a helicopter, RotorLink’s experts can conduct a thorough evaluation of the aircraft to help you make an informed decision. Call (604) 628-8188.

 

Before purchasing any particular helicopter model, it's essential to have a detailed knowledge of similar aircraft available on the market. A comparative analysis can help you assess whether the proposed aircraft are priced competitively while meeting all your criteria in terms of features, performance and value for money.

An evaluation of a helicopter involves performing a comprehensive examination of all essential components, such as its airframe, engine, rotor system, transmission and avionics. This inspection detects wear and tear such as corrosion or structural damage that might compromise its safety or performance - finding these issues early can save money and ensure flight safety. Helicopter manufacturers issue mandatory service bulletins to address safety issues and keep aircraft up-to-date with maintenance requirements and upgrades. When conducting an evaluation of your helicopter, it's vital that all applicable mandatory bulletins have been met; otherwise noncompliance could pose serious safety risks, requiring further upgrades or repairs at great expense.

At the core of any helicopter evaluation lies receiving an impartial and detailed inspection report from a certified aviation inspector or engineer. This report should detail its overall condition as well as any deficiencies discovered during inspection, and estimate costs to repair or replace components that need attention. With such information at your fingertips, it becomes easier to make an informed decision whether to proceed with a purchase, negotiate its price down further or simply walk away from a potentially risky investment.

Armed with this information, sellers can maximize their return on investment, while buyers can have confidence that they are acquiring a secure aircraft at a fair market price.