Disappointing Prebuy

[Skymaster337B]

There's only one way to check pressurization...climb to FL200 and see what the cabin pressure is. This not only checks the cabin's ability to hold air, but the turbo's ability to make air and keep the engine's manifold pressure up.

I'd ask the sell if he's willing to discount the money you wasted ($1500) as a matter of good faith if he wants you to come out to see the airplane again...after everything is working for the second time.

[tropical]

Run, don't walk away.

This one sounds like a money pit. If the owner hasn't maintained the heater or the pressurization, what else has he failed to maintain?

It can't be that good of a deal. Are you looking for a plane to fly or a total rebuild project?

[Pete Somers]

You can check the pressurization on the ground, the service manual shows how. Used to do this on both the P210 and P337.

Pete

[edasmus]

I agree, RUN away. If for no other reason, there is no excuse for the seller to say everything works and then not have that even be close to the case. Remember, this is a buyers market!!