Aviating is the management of risks and a pre buy is only a quick look to see if anything bad stands out.
It is not a guarantee that all is well. It just lessens the risk that might be there without one.

An Annual inspection is still no guarantee that a 20, 30 40 or 50 year old plane is 100%.
How many of us have something break shortly after an annual that
cost another few hundred dollars?

An annual inspection when you purchase just gives you 12 months
to save for any problems that didn't crop up during the year but
get found at the next annual.

Ron Stewart
N5282B
KSFZ


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