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I think I might sell my plane but it is out of annual.
Is it necessary to have it annualed before I try to sell it?




Thanks, Dalton

Your plane doesn't HAVE to have a current annual to be sold. But "out of annual" might raise a red flag to some potential buyers. On the other hand, some buyers (like me) negotiated with the seller to split the cost of an annual in lieu of a pre-buy inspection.

I would maybe price out what an inspection only annual done, and if fails at least you will have a squawk list. Plus, if it passes then it's ready to go for the next guy.

I'm sure it would be helpful with the sale either way

The value of the plane usually goes down if out of annual. There are some buyers that prefer to do a pre purchase/ annual with the purchase,which is negotiable with who pays what.

Dalton,

My 2 cents...

Lots of "first time aircraft buyers" look to 150s. Most will not understand the subtle nuance of a plane being out of annual....they may just see NOT AIRWORTHY and keep swiping for a similar plane they can go test fly tomorrow.

We all know some annuals are a pencil-whip, but we learned that later.

I would do the annual and tack it on the price and advertise they can "fly it away."

Opinions will certainly vary on this and that's ok!

Best wishes on your sale and hope you stay friends with the 150 Club of America!

Thanks, Mike.

I am going to have to get my plane 60 miles to an airport where I can have the annual performed.

It will cost me around $1000

I will have to get a ferry permit and a pilot for the trip

But, I guess it will all be worth it..

Dalton

Dalton - I PM'd you

It's hard to imagine anyone seriously thinking of buying a plane that they'd be unable to test fly - or, if not yet a pilot, have a pilot test fly it for them. I certainly wouldn't.

Roy

My plane has been sold.


Dalton

Congratulations....I think!