Maintenance is the largest variable cost of aircraft ownership and the single biggest factor in your aircraft's resale value. Deferred maintenance shows up on every pre-purchase inspection. Proactive maintenance shows up in your resale price.
Scheduled Inspections
Phase inspections (every 200–800 hours). Annual/biennial inspections. Calendar-based inspections (12, 24, 48, 96-month cycles). Engine hot-section inspections (HSI) and overhauls at manufacturer-specified intervals.
Engine Programs
Rolls-Royce CorporateCare, Pratt & Whitney Eagle, GE OnPoint, Honeywell MSP — these programs cover engine maintenance for a fixed hourly rate. They stabilize costs and significantly enhance resale value.
MRO Selection
Use authorized service centers for major inspections. Independent shops can handle routine maintenance at lower cost. Always verify the facility holds FAA Part 145 certification and has type-specific experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scheduled inspections occur every 200–800 flight hours and at calendar intervals (annually, biennially). Unscheduled maintenance occurs as needed.
Budget $500–$1,500 per flight hour in maintenance reserves. Annual maintenance costs range from $200,000–$500,000+ depending on aircraft type and utilization.
A maintenance cost-stabilization program where you pay a fixed hourly rate that covers future engine inspections and overhauls.
Yes — significantly. Aircraft enrolled in engine programs sell faster and at higher prices than those without.
A comprehensive airframe inspection performed at regular intervals (typically every 200–400 flight hours), rotating through different aircraft systems.
Routine maintenance can be performed by any FAA Part 145 certified facility. Major inspections are best handled by authorized service centers with type-specific expertise.
Mandatory safety modifications or inspections issued by the FAA. Compliance is legally required and must be documented.
Well-maintained aircraft with complete records and current inspections command premiums of 10–20% over deferred-maintenance aircraft.
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