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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder what history the 310 has. Let's see, Texas border town, Mexico registry, abandoned. Prolly somebody forgot where they parked it after an all night party. Jim | |||
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Jim, Even buying it from a legal entity, it seems as it may be very expensive to both register and to bring the maintenance up to date. Butch | |||
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May be Sky King left it there and walked off into the sunset | |||
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Scrap pr parts only. Would cost $300,000 to bring it fully back. Can buy a flying one for next to nothing. | |||
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I'm not familiar with the process but unless they give you some kind of sheriff's seizure/release then getting a title to it would be nearly impossible IMO. They're selling it as is, where is, with no cure for any defects AND you can't even work on it there, so you'd have to truck it out. I'm guessing the owner, or more likely, the last pilot, is either in jail or pushing up the desert equivalent of daisies in an unmarked grave. Or, someone "stole" it, either with or without the real owner's permission, flew a load of coke in with it, and walked off. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Parts only I would guess. The mere attempt to title and bring this to flyable condition would not only take money, but an inordinate amout of time. It would be interesting to see the final price. I won't be one of the bidders! Jim | |||
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Scrap metal. | |||
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Not only all the above, but the fine print saying this has been abandoned/impounded for 5 years. It does seem to be in nice condition for a parts aircraft, if someone had an early model 310 it would be a treasure trove but otherwise not so much. for every hour in front of the computer you should have 3 hours outside | |||
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McAllen is an interesting place, the only place I have seen more junk is Corrosion Corner in MIA. That 310 is flat out dangerous. Trust me if it had any value somebody in McAllen would have stolen it by now.... JOIN SCI! | |||
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a bearcat conversion waiting to happen... 285 hp on each wing, 54" hartzell props.... o wait... thats what ive got....this 1 is a basket case... corrosion..... go big or go home ........ DSC-- Life Member NRA--Life member DRSS--9.3x74 r Chapuis | |||
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in it's current condition it's worth ~3-5grand that aircraft weighs 3300lbs dry and the engines account for 450lbs of that (with props) so you are talking ~2000lbs of aluminum scrap at ~$0.40/lb If you sell the engine(s) to an airboat owner, (IF they run...) you could easily net several times your investment. With no logs or data the engines are only good as cores for overhaul. in the aircraft universe "Don't know" equals "worthless". plus of course whatever you could sell to another 310 owner... various bits that don't need extensive certification... metal panels, etc. And frankly you'd probably net almost as much for the various "Not Certified for flight" instruments on ebay as you would for the aluminum scrap. It's an organ donor. AD If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day! Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame. *We Band of 45-70er's* 35 year Life Member of the NRA NRA Life Member since 1984 | |||
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Can't even imagine you could find anyone that would sign an 8130 for any piece that came off this thing. SCRAP - SCRAP -SCRAP Lord, give me patience 'cuz if you give me strength I'll need bail money!! 'TrapperP' | |||
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Damned shame, that. | |||
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