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This time, we review the Cessna 182-series of aircraft to give you a complete buyer’s guide. We’ll discuss everything you need to know from its history and model differences, performance specs and ownership costs, maintenance gotchas and ADs, and look at the current market and pricing. If you’ve ever thought about buying a Cessna 182, you won’t want to miss this! Check out the full show notes here. [/092] Send us your questions! [/podcast] Support us on Patreon. [https://www.patreon.com/prebuyguys] Subscribe to our YouTube channel. [https://www.youtube.com/airplaneintel] Boy, do we have an excited episode planned for you! Today we are talking about the Cessna 182-series of aircraft—by far one of the most ubiquitous aircraft in the skies today. In fact, it is one of the most common aircraft we help our clients buy. The Cessna 182 is a simple, reliable, and safe aircraft easily accessible to pilots of all skill levels. It’s packed full of utility and performance with excellent parts support and a ton of upgrade options. The 182 has a lot of history, with its roots dating back to the mid-1940s and almost two dozen iterations. The Cessna 182 also fits a wide variety of mission profiles. However, despite its success, not all Cessna 182s are created equal. In just a moment, we’re going to take a deep dive into the history and specs of the Cessna 182 series, including model differences and performance specs. There’s so much here that I have to break this down into two parts. So, in part 2, which will air in February, we’ll get into ownership and maintenance costs, current pricing and inventory, and more to give you a complete Cessna 182 Buyer’s Guide.

This time, we interview A&P/IA Dean Showalter to get an introduction to aircraft maintenance for airplane owners. We’ll cover everything you need to know about maintenance from inspections and overhauls to preventative and owner-assisted maintenance, to upgrades and STCs. Plus, how to save money with your aircraft’s maintenance. If you’re an airplane owner or plan to become one, you won’t want to miss this! This podcast is all about aircraft ownership. Like it or not, maintenance is an inevitable part of ownership. Unfortunately, maintenance is often the most expensive and misunderstood aspect of ownership. It is often the source of anxiety, frustration, and contention. However, with the right knowledge and a good team on your side, it doesn’t have to be that way… The truth is your aircraft requires maintenance regardless of how much it flies. All aircraft must comply with scheduled inspections such as annuals, phases, or letter checks. They must also comply with the replacement of life-limited parts such as landing gear assemblies, engine components, and safety equipment. Of course, aircraft will inevitably require unscheduled maintenance such as troubleshooting, component replacements, and servicing. In other words, there’s no way around aircraft maintenance. For most, aircraft maintenance is overwhelmingly mind numbing. It can be both complex as well as convoluted. Some maintenance is only performed on condition, while in other cases, it is accomplished on a specific schedule such as hourly, by calendar date or by cycles. Likewise, some maintenance events are required by regulation while others are mere recommendations. Knowing what maintenance to complete and when, is vital to keeping your aircraft safe, compliant, and airworthy. The next hurdle to overcome is finding a qualified, capable, and competent maintenance provider to perform maintenance on your aircraft. Some maintenance providers are certified by the FAA as a Repair Station under FAR Part 145, while others operate under the less restrictive FAR Part 43. How do you know which shops you can trust and which ones to run away from? In today’s discussion, we are going to cover everything you need to know about maintenance as an airplane owner. We’ll help you understand what maintenance is required versus what is recommended, show you where to find maintenance and inspection information for your airplane, demystify some common terminology used in aircraft maintenance, give you advice on how to select a quality mechanic, and show you ways to save money on your maintenance with preventative maintenance as well as owner-assisted maintenance, plus a lot more. Our guest today is Dean Showalter. Honestly, I can’t think of a better guest for this topic. I consider Dean a great friend of mine; he’s probably the nicest A&P/IA I know and is also extremely knowledgeable and experienced with it comes maintaining GA aircraft. Dean has been fixing and flying a large variety of piston-powered airplanes in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for 27 years.  As an A&P/IA and pilot who loves planes and people, Dean has found there's an endless supply of adventure and inspiration in general aviation.  He hosts the Airplane Owner Maintenance [https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/] podcast, which has put him in touch with so many amazing people around the country and beyond. In fact, I met Dean through his podcast, so I’m really excited for our conversation today. So, without further ado, let’s get into today’s interview.

This time, we interview the owner of a Piper PA46 Malibu to get a detailed review of this impressive aircraft. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the Malibu from its strengths and weaknesses to performance and specs, and cost of ownership. Plus, how to use an airplane in your business as a tool to increase productivity and a crazy horror story about an engine overhaul. Check out the full show notes here [/090] Subscribe to our YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/airplaneintel] Send us your questions & feedback [/podcast] Support us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/prebuyguys] I’m very excited for today’s interview as it’s sort of a part 2 from our last episode where we got a 30,000-foot view of the entire PA46 lineup from our friend, Joe Casey. If you missed that episode, be sure to go back to hear episode 89. Today, I’m interviewing Tyler Hayes to get his outlook on buying and flying the Piper Malibu, also known as the PA46-310P, a 310-horsepower, six-place pressurized piston single. Tyler is an experienced pilot/owner of the Malibu, so he has excellent perspective as well as some interesting stories, including a horror story about his engine overhaul that you won’t want to miss. Without further ado, let’s catch up with Tyler.

This week, we catch up with Joe Casey of Casey Aviation to find out everything you need to know about the Piper PA-46 lineup. We’ll dive deep into the entire lineup from the early Malibu to the present-day M600 and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered if the PA46 is the right airplane for you, stay tuned to find out. Check out the full show notes here [/089] Send us your questions and feedback [/podcast] Support us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/prebuyguys] Check out our Airplane buyer Checklist [/checklists] Today we’re diving deep into the entire Piper PA46 lineup, from the first-generation Malibu to the second-generation Mirage, the unpressurized Matrix, and the latest M350. We’ll also unravel the turbine PA46s, including the JetProp, Meridian, M500, and M600. The Piper PA46 is one of my favorite aircraft, but it is often overlooked by many prospective buyers. In my interview with Joe Casey of Casey Aviation, we’re not only going to discuss the features, benefits, specs, and performance of each model, we’ll also shed some light on the common problems and shortcomings so you can decide whether the PA46 is the right choice for your mission. We’ll also demystify transition training, cost of ownership, and a lot more. I’m really excited for this interview; without further ado, let’s catch up with Joe Casey.

In today’s episode, we are going to find out what it’s like to buy, fly, and own a King Air 90. We’ll be talking about the pros and cons of King Air ownership, from how to buy one and get proper training, to insurance and ownership costs, plus a whole lot more. Our guest, David will also explain the differences in the King Air 90 models, popular modifications, and important maintenance considerations. Even if you’re not in the market for a King Air, our guest, David Miller, is going to share a ton of tips that apply to all pilots, buyers, and owners of any airplane. While I’m pretty excited for today’s topic, I’m even more excited for today’s guest. David Miller is a long-time columnist for Twin & Turbine Magazine. He’s owned a lot of airplanes over the years and currently has a King Air C90. I’ve been reading David’s articles for years, so I was pretty thrilled when he agreed to come on the show. I really think you guys will enjoy today’s interview. Without further ado, let’s get right into it. Access the full show notes here [/088] Join our team - apply here [/aviation-careers] 2009 Piper Malibu/Matrix for sale [/s/N6079D_Spec_Sheet.pdf]