It’s easy to get stung buying an aging complex twin that’s light on maintenance, and buyers still aren’t doing enough inspections before closing a deal. For the field report series on aircraft refurbishment in Aviation Consumer magazine, Larry Anglisano’s first stop was with Mike Jones at Sun ‘n Fun 2025 in Florida this past April. With over 25 years’ experience refurbishing twins with the Lock & Key refresh program, while also running a busy maintenance and avionics shop, Mike Jones at Mike Jones Aircraft weighs in on the condition and maintenance of the aging fleet, using his respected Lock & Key Navajo and Baron projects as examples.
Sun ‘n Fun Video: Talking Refurbs And Maintenance With Mike Jones
It's vital that owners dreaming of a twin do a really thorough prepurchase inspection.
Key Takeaways:
- Buyers of older twin-engine aircraft often underestimate the importance of thorough pre-purchase inspections.
- Mike Jones, with extensive experience in aircraft refurbishment, highlights the risks of insufficient maintenance on aging aircraft.
- The article features Jones's Lock & Key refresh program, using Navajo and Baron projects as case studies.
- The article, part of an Aviation Consumer series, emphasizes the critical need for diligent inspections before purchasing used twin-engine aircraft.
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