In the market for a new (to-you) plane?

We are here to help, free of charge! Savvy Aviation provides two services for prospective buyers who want to ensure they get a solid plane for a fair price.

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Managed Prebuy Examinations
Explore the Prebuy process
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Make an informed decision about what make and model to purchase

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Get feedback on a shortlist of aircraft you've had your eye on

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Receive a FREE preliminary logbook review

1 | FREE BUYERS ASSISTANCE

Expert Advice and Preliminary Logbook Review

We conduct a preliminary logbook review of up to three aircraft to ensure there are no red flags and advise prospective buyers on which aircraft appears to be the best purchase candidate.

Don’t have a Savvy account?

If you don’t already have a Savvy account, you’ll need to create one first. It’s free!

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  2. Create a free Savvy account.
  3. Submit a Prebuy Inquiry Ticket.
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Already have a Savvy account?

Fill out our online buyer inquiry form, and our team of experts will help you. That’s free, too!

  1. Click the button below.
  2. Log into your Savvy account.
  3. Submit a Prebuy Inquiry Ticket.
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2 |  Savvy-Managed Prebuy Examinations

Available to SavvyMx Plan clients only

Our flagship SavvyMx Plan includes one Savvy-managed prebuy and one Savvy-managed annual inspection per subscription year. (Additional prebuys or inspections are available for a supplementary fee.)

Before Savvy can manage your prebuy, you will first need to have entered into a written Conditional Purchase/Sale Agreement with the seller that grants you permission to have a prebuy examination of the aircraft conducted by a shop or mechanic of your choice within a reasonable distance from where the aircraft is located (typcally within one hour’s flying time).

AOPA offers a sample agreement you can use as a starting point, and Savvy has a purchase/sale agreement punchlist covering important provisions that should be in your agreement with the seller. Once you’ve signed a contract with the seller, you can enroll the aircraft in the SavvyMx Plan and we can start work scheduling and managing your prebuy.

During Savvy-managed prebuy examination, we zealously advocate for buyers (we never represent sellers). Here’s how:

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Reviewing your purchase/sale agreement to ensure your interests are protected. (Seller/broker-furnished agreements are often stacked for the seller).

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Contacting multiple shops in the vicinity of the aircraft’s location to find a shop competent, capable, and willing to perform your prebuy examination.

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Providing a detailed checklist, tailored to the aircraft, to the selected prebuy shop. Our two-phase checklists are designed to catch show-stoppers early.

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Arranging a test flight to ensure the aircraft and avionics perform properly.

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Reviewing the prebuy and test flight findings to inform your decision to purchase, negotiate or walk away

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Coaching you through your final negotiations with the seller until you close the deal and title is transferred

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THE PURCHASE PROCESS IS COMPLEX

Let our team of experts guide you through it.

Decide what make and model you want to own based on your typical mission profile and preferences.
Identify a purchase candidate by searching sites like: Aircraft Shopper, Barnstormers, Controller or Trade-a-Plane.
Request a free Savvy review of the aircraft's maintenance records (logbooks) to evaluate its history and look for red flags.
Make an offer on the aircraft that is accepted by the seller.
Draft and sign a conditional purchase/sale agreement granting you the right to conduct a prebuy examination by a mechanic of your choice within a reasonable distance (1 hour flying time) of the aircraft's location.
Enroll the aircraft in SavvyMx and ask Savvy to arrange and manage a prebuy examination of the aircraft.
Based on the prebuy findings, conduct final price negotiations with the seller.
Complete the purchase and transfer title from seller to buyer.
Arrange for the prebuy shop to perform any needed repairs or, if appropriate, an annual inspection.
Ferry the aircraft to its new home base.
“I want to recognize the outstanding work of Moiz Khan on his recent logbook review of N30828, a Cessna Cardinal 177B I was evaluating. His analysis was not only incredibly detailed but also delivered with remarkable speed, which made a major difference in my ability to move forward confidently with my decision.

Moiz’s review demonstrated a deep level of expertise. He carefully traced the airframe’s history, noting consistent annual inspections and routine maintenance. He provided clear, practical recommendations, such as checking for corrosion under the floor panels.

His engine review was especially valuable—highlighting the extremely low utilization (just 102 hours over three years), explaining the risks of inactivity, pointing out oil analysis results that suggested excessive wear, and recommending a borescope exam and compressions to assess potential corrosion or pitting. He even flagged the use of 15W-50 oil and suggested I inquire about oil consumption—insights that I never would have identified on my own. His assessment of the prop’s condition rounded out a thorough and balanced report.

While I ultimately chose not to move forward with purchasing this particular Cardinal, Moiz’s analysis was absolutely invaluable in helping me make an informed decision. His professionalism, objectivity, and quick turnaround embody the very best of Savvy Aviation’s reputation.

Please extend my sincere thanks to Moiz for his work—I hope he receives full recognition internally for his excellent efforts.”