The big annual..... $7500

[38bat]

Ouch.... just finished the first annual on my plane. Yep, you read it right, 7500 big ones. I did likely go overboard with things that probably shouldn't be lumped with the annual like all new glass, new burlwood dash and a few others but it was expensive. I did opt for a "if it is at all questionable replace/fix it" as I fly my family on this thing. Not to scare anyone but if you are thinking of buying, don't do it unless you have a contingency fund. Fortunately, I got a good deal on the plane so I had factored a large first annual into my budget. I would hate to have to make sacrifices in safety because I didn't have the money. Good news is my airplane is now bad-ass with all new glass, new tires, a bunch of new parts and a new shine... can hardly wait to get in the air after three weeks on the ground! JOE

[BajtheJino]

Before I'd fly my family in an airplane fresh from annual, I would do a thorough run-up and an hour or so in the pattern. Fresh out of annual, to me, is a dangerous time.
But if you got all that done for $7500 I'd say you got a good deal.

[38bat]

Definately will do that, I agree. I think I did get a good deal. Mechanic I know well and trust. $750 for the annual and $45 an hour for repairs. Also let me provide parts with no additional charge. I had some biggies, new brake calipers, new exhaust, new carb heat shroud, all new hoses, the list goes on. Like a new plane now though!

[AP2B]

Originally Posted by 38bat

Definately will do that, I agree. I think I did get a good deal. Mechanic I know well and trust. $750 for the annual and $45 an hour for repairs. Also let me provide parts with no additional charge. I had some biggies, new brake calipers, new exhaust, new carb heat shroud, all new hoses, the list goes on. Like a new plane now though!

Sweet... I believe it appreciates the TLC.

[sdfcvoh]

my recent post-annual experience. pulling the carb heat and ending up with the whole deal in my hand with about a foot of cable.....

[MusketeerMan]

$7500!! Wow!! The first annual on my plane was $2500...and I thought that was bad!!

The second annual...$400....and she's still running strong.

[38bat]

$2500 is alot for an annual, hoping my next one will be cheap. Mine was alot of money in parts. I also did all new glass and 3 new tires. That was pretty expensive as was a new exhaust, fuel pump, carb heat shroud, starter rebuild and on.... but the plane is now perfect so I think I will likely get a bunch of that back in either enjoyment or resale. Best part is, I'll be back in the sky........ priceless.

[Minuteman]

Originally Posted by 38bat

I did likely go overboard with things that probably shouldn't be lumped with the annual like all new glass, new burlwood dash and a few others...

Sounds nice, lets see some pics! No sense in pimping your ride if make other people a little jealous.

[matt152]

Originally Posted by 38bat

but the plane is now perfect so I think I will likely get a bunch of that back in either enjoyment or resale. Best part is, I'll be back in the sky........ priceless.

Perfect until the next annual. Make sure you can take it to the same A&P, otherwise a new A&P is going to find all sorts of discrepancies at the next annual. Budget for the unexpected.

You might make it back in enjoyment, but probably not resale. Repairs do not add much value.

[Berkut]

Originally Posted by matt152

Perfect until the next annual. Make sure you can take it to the same A&P, otherwise a new A&P is going to find all sorts of discrepancies at the next annual.

Yeah, God forbid that he find something that the first guy missed.