PleasantRoad

5 minutes ago, ShawnM said:

Did YOU contact the owner? Ask to see a copy of the logbooks. As noted in this topic it has damage history but without seeing the logbooks it's hard to know what work was done and by whom. The accident report states "substantial damage" but what exactly was damaged? That said it's a well outfitted legacy SportCruiser. It's hard to believe that it only has 175 hours on it. The ad also states that it was "changed to E-LSA" but the FAA still lists it as S-LSA so I'd ask for some paperwork on this as well and explain to the seller that the FAA still has it listed as a S-LSA.

I wouldn't think it's a lemon as every plane has it's own issues. With 175 hours it's barely broken it and has a lot of life left depending on the damage history. If you are considering it just do your homework and have it looked at by someone who knows SportCruisers, not just anyone. I'd be glad to look over the logbooks with you if you get them. I'd have a lot of questions for the seller.  

Thanks Shawn.  I have not spoken with him yet. Was wondering if someone knew the story before I contact the seller.  Seems like it has been for sale almost continually for the past few years.  Compiling some questions so I can get as much info as possible.  I don’t have a problem with repaired vehicles/machines as I drive a few with no problems, but new to aircraft so a bit more hesitant. 

I see N85PB is back on barnstormers. Did anyone on here speak with the owner. I’m considering this for my first plane but seems like it’s been listed for sale many times and not flown a whole lot. Concerned I’d be buying a lemon.