UNDERWRITERS OFFER THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT FOR SALE:

CLICK HERE TO BID         BIDS CLOSE 7PM EASTERN ON APRIL 8, 2011

Claim #:    2011-06                                                                                         SIAI  Adjuster:  Maynard

Your bid is solicited for the following aircraft, as is, where is, before deadline of 7:00 pm Eastern on

                                                              April 8, 2011

WARRANTY:  There is no warranty, express or implied for the information provided herein or the condition, useability, workability, operability or marketability of the aircraft salvage.  All times are approximate and the logbooks and aircraft should be inspected by each bidder BEFORE BIDDING.  Failure of the bidder to view the salvage or wreckage, or confirm any information provided is NOT grounds for a claim or withdrawal of bid after bid closing date.)  Read CONDITIONS at bottom of page

 AIRCRAFT:  1995 Diamond DA-20 A1 N840DF       s/n:  10067                  PHOTOGRAPHS

   All times from paperwork in hand and not warranted or guaranteed

 Airframe: Annual 12/05/10 @ 2908.3 hours           Total time: 2917.2

 Engine:   Rotax - model: 912-F3, serial number: 4.412.784, Last inspection: 12/05/10

                     Total time: 2917.2           Time since overhaul: 1459.0

 Propellers: Hoffman model HO V352F/170FQ, serial number H218

 Avionics:  KMA-24 Audio panel, King KX155 Nav/Com, Bendix KLX135A GPS, Bendix KT76A Transponder

 DAMAGE: Potential buyers should carefully examine this airplane.               PHOTOGRAPHS

  Damage includes but may not be limited to the following:                                                

Both propeller blades broken.

Lower engine cowling is heavily damaged.

Engine has had sudden stoppage.

Nose landing gear strut is bent.

Nose wheel pant is destroyed.

Left main landing gear collapsed.

Left main wheel pant destroyed.

Left aileron destroyed.

Belly skin panel torn at the left main gear.

Forward, lower portion of the rudder is cracked.

Aft 3.5 feet of fuselage has multiple cracks.

Vertical stabilizer is destroyed.

Left horizontal stabilizer outboard end severely cracked.

Elevator skin cracked.

Left wing lower surface at the wing tip is scraped.

Left wing root slightly separated from the fuselage.

Right wing tip leading edge scraped.

Right wheel pant cracked.

OTHER INFORMATION:  On 01/14/11, the aircraft had completed a touch-and-go landing and was in a post takeoff climb when the pilot reports that the engine lost power.  The pilot turned to avoid obstacles and landed in a grass area.  Almost immediately after touch down the left main wheel went into a shallow in the ground that caused the aircraft to severely ground loop to the left.  As a result, the left main and nose landing gear collapsed.

ENGINE OPERATION:  A post accident engine run was accomplished under FAA supervision.  The engine started easily and operated normally including producing full power.  The cause of the reported loss of power is undetermined.

LOCATION:  Pompano Beach Airport, Pompano Beach, FL.  The logbooks are currently in the possession of Sample International Aviation Inc.  Arrangements to view the wreckage may be made by contacting Red Maynard at 305 251 6073.

 Conditions: 

1) The aircraft listed are for sale "as is where is".  There is no warranty either express or implied.  All times and descriptions are believed to be the best information available and are not warranted.  Prospective buyers should inspect the aircraft and records before bidding.  Purchaser bears all risk regarding condition, useability, workability, marketability, and operability of all salvage.

2) The underwriters have full and complete authority for all decisions regarding salvage and they reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

3) Payment in full by cashier's check or certified funds is required within 7 working days of notification to the successful bidder.

4) The deadline dates are firm without exception.  If you bid approaching the deadline, we advise you to confirm by phone that we have received your bid before the deadline passes.

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