Disappointing Prebuy

[aldoradave]

Brought my ferry pilot and gear to Fort Worth to do an annual and prebuy on what I hoped to be the "one". May still be-- but there have been some unexpected glitches.

First, the pressurization was not functioning right and some "fixes" have been done but it is not proven. At the last log book entry, it was "inop" with two valves not functioning.

Then the log showed that the heater was disabled 2 years ago and not fixed. The owner has stated now that he will fix the heater, and that the pressurization "will work". But having spent over $1500 and two days I am not sure I want to go on with this one.

BTW, I was assured before I flew out here that "everything worked just fine"

So we are on our way home and wanted some input from the board as to the presurization and heater issues. Like how should the presurization be checked out, and how should the heater be fixed?

Thanks for any guidance.

Dave Dillehay
Former Cirrus Owner
Wannabe Skymaster Owner