Question of the Week: Will Maintenance Concerns Lead You to Upgrade to a Newer Plane?

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Last week's poll revealed that 67% of AVweb readers approve of new plastic pilot's licenses, but believe they should include a photo.
This week's poll asks readers if alleged insurance concerns, leading some maintenance shops to refuse service to older aircraft (over 18 years old), have influenced their decision to consider purchasing a newer airplane.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we revisited the favorite “paper or plastic” question,this time with an eye toward new plastic pilot’s licenses in the worksfrom the FAA.

To no one’s surprise, 67% of the typically-security-conscious AVwebreadership approve of the change – but think the new licenses shouldinclude a photo.

You’ll find a complete breakdown of reader answers to last week’sQuestionhere, and reader comments on the change in Monday’s AVmail,here.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

Alleged insurance concerns are prompting some maintenance shops toturn away older aircraft (those manufactured more than 18 years ago). Has this issue influenced you to consider purchasing a newer airplane?

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