Before You Buy an Aircraft, Know What It’s Worth Before You Make an Offer.
Independent aircraft valuation—the first step before making an offer, signing an agreement, or placing a deposit.
Before Buying An Aircraft, Know The Answers.
Our valuation report helps you understand market value and purchase price—and identify when a certified appraisal or additional investigation may be appropriate.
How much should I pay?
What is the aircraft’s current market value?
How does the asking price compare with the market?
What should my opening offer be?
Do I need a certified appraisal or additional due diligence?
Start With the Aircraft’s Real Market Value.
Asking prices are set by sellers. Market value is set by the market. The Aircraft Market Value Report provides an independent opinion of value based on available aircraft information, comparable asking prices, valuation references, and verified transaction data when available. It helps you assess the asking price and develop a supported negotiating position.
It is the practical, affordable starting point before you make an offer, sign an agreement, or place a deposit.
Piston aircraft
Aircraft Market Value Report
- Market-value and purchase-price guidance
- Comparison with similar aircraft
- Analysis based on available market evidence
- Asking-price comparison
- Supported purchase-price guidance
- Practical guidance before making a financial commitment
Turbine aircraft
Aircraft Market Value Report
- Market-value and purchase-price guidance
- Comparison with similar aircraft
- Analysis based on available market evidence
- Asking-price comparison
- Supported purchase-price guidance
- Practical guidance before making a financial commitment
Sample report overview
What buyers receive
Delivery format
PDF Aircraft Market Value Report
Expected turnaround
Usually delivered within 24 hours after receipt of complete aircraft information and required FAA files. FAA file availability may extend delivery over weekends.
Information needed
Aircraft make, model, year, registration or serial number, asking price, equipment, condition notes, and listing details.
FAA Records
Available FAA registration and aircraft records reviewed for the report.
Aircraft History
Review available FAA records, NTSB accident search results, reported damage, recorded ownership, corrosion-zone history, and reported equipment or modifications, where available.
Wholesale Value
An estimated wholesale value to help assess market position.
Signed Certificate
Includes a signed Certificate of Value. This report is not a USPAP-compliant appraisal.
Scope note: This report does not include an on-site inspection and does not establish airworthiness.
Need a USPAP-Compliant Appraisal?
| Comparison | Aircraft Market Value Report | Certified USPAP Desktop Appraisal |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | “What should I pay?” | Formal documented aircraft value |
| Best for | Early evaluation and negotiation | Transactions requiring a formal, documented appraisal. |
| Fee | $400 piston / $600 turbine | Piston aircraft desktop appraisals: $1,500. Other aircraft categories quoted individually. |
| Typically requested by | The buyer | Lenders, attorneys, accountants, insurers, partners, agencies |
| Standard | Market research and comparable analysis | USPAP-compliant desktop appraisal |
| Deliverable | Market value range and purchase guidance | Signed, documented opinion of value |
Two Companies. One Coordinated Process.
AircraftPrices.com helps you establish value. AEROMAX takes you deeper when additional investigation and buyer protection are required.
Aircraft Market Value Report
Market value and purchase-price guidance
Certified USPAP Desktop Appraisal
Formal, documented opinion of value
Red Flag GO/NO-GO Report
Aircraft history and risk screening
Aircraft Acquisition Consulting
Buyer guidance from selection through delivery
Digital Aircraft Logbook Intelligence
Records review and missing-history analysis
On-Site Forensic Aircraft Appraisal
Aircraft inspection, records review, and supported value
Value Is Only The Beginning.
Business Jets, Turboprops & Helicopters
Knowing the aircraft’s value does not reveal every risk. Before signing a purchase agreement or placing a deposit, buyers may need deeper investigation.
AEROMAX, USA provides independent aircraft intelligence, on-site forensic appraisals, digital logbook intelligence, and acquisition consulting for turbine aircraft buyers.
We don’t buy aircraft. We don’t sell aircraft. We protect the buyer.
No listings. No commissions. No seller representation. Our only interest is giving the buyer an accurate, defensible view of value and risk before money moves.
30+ Years
Aircraft appraisal experience
1,800+
On-site certified appraisals worldwide
USPAP
Compliant appraisal work
IRS
Qualified appraisal experience
Lenders
Aircraft appraisal experience.
Government
Agency appraisal experience