An experienced set of eyes on your aircraft
Pre-purchase inspections, service center monitoring, entry into service, records review and cabin connectivity advice for Part 91 and 135 aircraft. We stand on the hangar floor for you, check every finding and every invoice line, and tell you in writing every day where your aircraft and your money stand.
What we do on your aircraft
Priced by the day, because a PPI or heavy check takes as long as the aircraft says it does. You see every day and every expense.
Pre-Purchase On-Site Aircraft Survey
- Specification check: every brochure option verified against its SB or STC
- Paint, interior, brakes and tires photographed and measured
- Engines and APU, inspection forecast, warranty and program status
- Records history: damage, major repairs, loaners, deferrals, Chapter 5 events
Fixed feePricing & bookingConnectivity Consult & Quote Review
- Mission review: where you fly, who is on board and what they need from the connection
- What is actually approved for your aircraft, and what the install really involves
- Side-by-side comparison and line-by-line review of up to three installer quotes
- Three-year cost: hardware, install, certification, downtime and data plan, with a written recommendation
Fixed feePricing & bookingPre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) Technical Rep
- PPI workscope built for the aircraft, and facility selection
- Full records review before and during the inspection
- Daily on-site oversight, findings log and daily status reports
- Airworthy vs. cosmetic classification, cost-to-cure review, technical acceptance and delivery
Day ratePricing & bookingService Center Monitoring
- Quote review, not-to-exceed limits and approval thresholds before induction
- Pre-induction survey, daily floor oversight and findings approvals
- Cost-versus-quote and schedule tracking, every day
- Work pack, return-to-service paperwork and invoice audit at close-out
Day ratePricing & bookingEntry Into Service & Delivery Acceptance
- Delivery walkaround, exceptions list and loose-equipment inventory
- Records package, warranty and program transfers confirmed
- Operational readiness: hangar, ground equipment, spares and subscriptions
- Maintenance, crew and cabin familiarization and an EIS report
Day ratePricing & bookingRecords & Technical Review
- Logbooks, tracking, AD/SB and life-limited parts reviewed
- Engine and APU program status, damage history and Chapter 5 events
- Digital records package indexed and cross-checked
- Written findings report with questions for the seller or shop
Day ratePricing & bookingMaintenance Event Planning & Quote Review
- Bid package and facility comparison
- Quote reviewed line by line against the due list
- Labor, markup, consumables and rate-letter charges checked
- Downtime plan and not-to-exceed recommendation
Day ratePricing & bookingAircraft Evaluation
- Condition and records snapshot before listing or return
- Finds what a buyer's PPI will find, while you can still fix it on your schedule
- Part 135 addition review: conformity, program and equipment gaps
Day ratePricing & booking
The right system, not just a price
Most operators come to us with a quote for one system. The best fit depends on where you fly, who is on board and what your aircraft can actually carry.
We have worked with multiple vendors on connectivity installs and quotes. Our job is to make sure you are not sold something that cannot be delivered: a system that isn't approved for your aircraft, a coverage map that doesn't match your routes, or a price that leaves out the install, the downtime or the data plan.
| System | Network | Coverage | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell JetWave (Ka-band) | Geostationary Ka-band satellite (Viasat) | Global | Midsize to large-cabin jets on international and oceanic routes |
| Gogo AVANCE LX5 | Air-to-ground (Gogo ATG) | Contiguous U.S. and parts of Canada | Domestic operators who want streaming and many devices, with a path to add satellite |
| Gogo AVANCE L3 | Air-to-ground (Gogo ATG) | Contiguous U.S. and parts of Canada | Light jets and turboprops: email, messaging, browsing and EFB |
| Gogo Galileo HDX | Low-earth-orbit satellite (Eutelsat OneWeb) | Global | Light to midsize aircraft wanting global coverage from a compact antenna |
| Gogo Galileo FDX | Low-earth-orbit satellite (Eutelsat OneWeb) | Global | Larger aircraft and busier cabins needing more throughput |
| Starlink Aviation | Low-earth-orbit satellite (SpaceX) | Global | High bandwidth everywhere, where an approval exists for your type |
Approvals, coverage, performance and pricing change often. We confirm current data for your specific aircraft, serial number and routes before we recommend anything.
What the review covers
- Mission call: routes, cabin size, passengers, crew and EFB needs
- Approvals for your type and serial: STC, antenna location, radome and structural work
- Weight, power and equipment-bay impact
- Installer capability, slot availability and downtime, and whether the install can ride along with your next inspection
- Up to three installer quotes reviewed line by line
- Three-year cost of ownership, including data plan terms, caps and minimum contract length
- Written recommendation and a 30-day follow-up call
How it is delivered
- Delivered remotely, usually within 5 business days of receiving your quotes and aircraft details
- Need someone on the floor during the install? Install oversight is available at our day rate plus expenses at cost
- Book online below, or request a quote for a fleet
In writing, every day
Daily status report
Same time, same format, readable in two minutes: progress, new findings with estimates and our recommendation, approvals needed, parts, and cost against the quote.
Findings log
Every finding photographed, referenced to the manual, AD or SB, classified airworthy or not, priced, and tracked to closure.
Final report
Records review, inspection findings, engines and APU, AD and SB status, programs and warranty, upcoming costs and open items, with photos and attachments.
From first call to final report
Intake
Tell us the aircraft, the facility, the dates and what worries you.
Estimate
A written scope and day-by-day estimate, usually the same or next business day.
Agreement & deposit
Sign the engagement letter and pay the deposit online or by invoice.
Desk review
Records, quotes and contracts reviewed before we travel, so day one on site counts.
On site
Daily oversight, findings log and a status report every evening.
Close-out
Paperwork and invoice audit, final report, and a 30-day follow-up call.
Open books when you are ready
One day rate for on-site and desk work, fixed fees for the survey and connectivity review, and expenses passed through at cost with no markup.
Full rate card, terms and sample estimates
| Item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On-site technical day | $1,500 / day | Up to 10 hours on site, daily status report included. Weekends at the same rate. |
| Remote desk day | $1,500 / day | Records review, quote review, report writing. Up to 8 hours. |
| Remote half-day | $750 | Up to 4 hours. Minimum for any remote task. |
| Travel day | $750 | A day consumed by travel with no on-site work. |
| Additional on-site hours | $150 / hr | Beyond 10 hours in a day, only with your agreement. |
| Short-notice mobilization | $500 flat | On site within 48 hours (AOG, surprise PPI slot). |
| Connectivity consult & quote review | $2,950 flat | Remote. Mission review, approvals, up to three installer quotes, 3-year cost and written recommendation. |
| Pre-purchase on-site survey | $4,500 flat | 1 on-site day, 1 report day and 2 travel days. Travel expenses extra. |
Expenses, at cost
- Airfare: economy domestic; business class on international segments over 6 hours, or as agreed
- Lodging near the facility, at actual cost
- Rental car and fuel, or personal vehicle at the IRS business mileage rate
- Meals and incidentals at the GSA per diem rate for the location
- Facility badging, shipping and similar job costs, with receipts
Terms
- Deposit: 50% of estimated fees plus estimated airfare, before mobilization
- Weekly invoices for jobs over 7 days; net 15
- Days beyond the estimate at the same rate, flagged in the daily report first
- No cancellation fee with 7 days' notice; under 72 hours, one day plus non-refundable travel
- Reports may be shared with your broker, attorney, lender and insurer
For comparison, a major business-jet manufacturer's own published rate letter listed field maintenance support at $1,495 per day as far back as 2019, before travel, and OEM rate letters commonly add a handling percentage to travel and pass-through costs. We don't.
Sample estimates
Domestic examples. Your written estimate is built for your aircraft, facility and dates.
| Job | Fees | Est. expenses | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase on-site survey: 1 on-site day, 1 report day, 2 travel days | $4,500 | $1,550 | $6,050 |
| Records & technical review only: 3 remote desk days | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Entry into service / delivery acceptance: 3 on-site days, 2 travel days, 1 report day | $7,500 | $2,196 | $9,696 |
| Service center monitoring, 3-week inspection, bookend: 5 on-site days, 6 remote half-days, 4 travel days, 1 report day | $16,500 | $3,334 | $19,834 |
| PPI technical rep, midsize jet: 12 on-site days, 2 travel days, 2 desk days | $22,500 | $5,178 | $27,678 |
Expense estimates assume a $160 hotel, a $70 per day rental car and standard federal per diem. One airworthy discrepancy correctly assigned to the seller, one overbilled finding caught, or one engine program status confirmed in writing is usually worth many times the fee.
Ready to book?
Pay a fixed-price survey or connectivity review, or prepay technical days. Expenses are invoiced after the job with receipts. Not sure what you need? Request a quote instead.
Pre-Purchase On-Site Aircraft Survey
One day on the ramp and one at the desk: specification check, paint, interior, brakes, engines and APU, inspection forecast and records history, delivered as a photo-rich written report. Travel expenses invoiced at cost.
Book the surveyAircraft Technical Services
For PPI oversight, service center monitoring, entry into service, and records or quote review. Prepay your deposit (half the estimated days) or the full job. Expenses invoiced at cost with receipts.
Book technical daysConnectivity Consult & Quote Review
JetWave Ka-band, Gogo AVANCE LX5 and L3, Galileo HDX and FDX, or Starlink: what's approved for your aircraft, what fits your mission, and what it really costs, with up to three installer quotes reviewed line by line.
Book the reviewFAQ
Do you perform or sign off the maintenance?
No. We act as your technical advisor. The repair station performs and certifies the work; we watch it, verify it, and protect your interest. That independence is the point.
Why pay for connectivity advice when installers quote for free?
An installer's quote is built around the system they sell and install. We have worked with multiple vendors on installs and quotes, and we look at every option against your aircraft, your routes and your budget. One wrong choice can mean a system that isn't approved for your serial number, coverage that doesn't match where you fly, or a data plan that costs more than the hardware. Getting it right the first time is worth far more than the review.
Which aircraft do you cover?
Any make and model of business jet or turboprop, from any manufacturer, light jet to large-cabin, with any engine or APU manufacturer and any avionics suite. Every aircraft is inspected and reviewed against its own maintenance manual, inspection program, type certificate data sheet and service documents, whether it flies under Part 91 or Part 135 or on a foreign registry.
Where do you travel?
Anywhere the aircraft is, in the U.S. or abroad. We're based in coastal Georgia, so Southeast jobs keep travel costs low.
What if the job takes longer than the estimate?
Extra days are billed at the same rate, and we flag a likely overrun in the daily status report before it happens, so you can decide.
Should I book the survey or a full PPI?
The survey is a quick, records-based look before you sign an LOI or fly across the world. No panels come off. If the aircraft is worth pursuing, the survey becomes the starting point for the PPI workscope.
Can I share your report?
Yes, with your broker, attorney, lender and insurer. Reports reflect the records provided and the areas inspected on the report date, and they don't guarantee the aircraft's condition or value.
Tell us about the aircraft
We'll reply within one business day with a written scope and estimate.
Text or call (912) 268-0454 (text preferred)
mxsupport@lcaaog.com