Sample Aircraft Appraisal Reports

• Piston-Aircraft Report Sample: A single-engine piston example drawn from a report prepared under Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization (PAAO) Best Practices. Review how the report documents the aircraft, equipment, maintenance status and market analysis.
• Business-Jet Report Sample: A business-jet example drawn from a report prepared under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and PAAO Best Practices. Review its scope of work, aircraft and records analysis, valuation methodology, assumptions and certification structure.

These examples demonstrate different report formats, not a rule that piston aircraft receive only PAAO reports. A USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Report is also available for piston aircraft when appropriate to the assignment.

• Scope of work: The intended use, information considered and limits of the assignment.
• Aircraft documentation: Airframe, engines, installed equipment, avionics and condition.
• Records and maintenance: Logbook discussion, maintenance status, modifications and damage-history information.
• Market analysis: The comparison framework and explanation of how aircraft-specific factors affect the valuation analysis.
• Assumptions and limitations: The conditions and qualifications that define how a completed report may be used.

For lenders, these sections help explain the aircraft information behind a collateral valuation. For attorneys, buyers and owners, they show how the report documents the aircraft and explains the reasoning behind its conclusions.

The samples are provided solely to demonstrate report format, scope and depth of analysis. Identifying information, dates and dollar figures have been removed.

The samples are not appraisals, are not certified and express no opinion of value. They may not be relied upon for any purpose or substituted for an appraisal of a specific aircraft.

Use the form below to request a sample report. Tell us the type of aircraft and how you expect to use the appraisal so we can understand your needs.

The appropriate report depends on the aircraft, the intended use and the requirements of the parties who will rely on it. Plane Data offers PAAO Certified Appraisal Reports and USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Reports; these are distinct products, and the right choice should be established before the assignment begins.

Compare Aircraft Appraisal Report Options to review the differences. If you are ready to discuss a specific aircraft and assignment, request an appraisal quote.