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> A good quality aircraft could fetch in excess of 35,000 then but you
> would
> be lucky to achieve 30,000 for a similar aircraft now and I suspect
> for a
> quick sale, 25,000 would be nearer the mark.
Wow Carl,
If I can buy built Europa's across the pond for 25 to 35K I'm coming
across soon. To buy a new kit here is alone $36K! Of course I don't
think they'll sell many at that price.
Jeff
A258
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> Just one thing though. If you purchase a mono wheel version, expect to
> break
> a propeller in the first 12 months of ownership (unless you are
> extremely
> lucky). Cost 500 approx or more if it is a VP prop.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TERRY SMITH" <skyguard33-register@yahoo.co.uk>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 6:44 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: Europa - how much does it really cost?
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>> <skyguard33-register@yahoo.co.uk>
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>> Hi,
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>> In looking at the possibility of purchasing a (secondhand) Europa I
>> wondered if anyone would be prepared to comment on the two
>> 'imponderable
>> questions' relating to aircraft ownership:
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>> 1. How much are you spending on maintenance per year (say 100 hours
>> use)???
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>> 2. What is the collective wisdom on the depreciation I should budget
>> for?
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>> I appreciate that the desire to own and fly a Europa should easily
>> outweigh these very mundane matters but any sensible comments would be
>> welcomed!!!!
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>> Thanks,
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>> Terry.
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