Brian Guevara

ircraft sales fall apart more often over paperwork than prebuy inspections. That’s because logbooks aren’t just about compliance — they tell the story of how an aircraft was cared for. And when that story is confusing, incomplete, or inconsistent… buyers walk away.

When selling an aircraft, many owners lead with total time. But experienced buyers know better. Airframe hours only tell part of the story — and in some cases, they can be misleading. What truly drives buyer confidence today is the quality, clarity, and completeness of your logbooks.