Air Appraisal

Air Appraisal Company | Aircraft Valuation, Appraisal & Market Analysis

Core Services & Expertise

Air Appraisal Company is a professional aircraft valuation and appraisal specialist established in 2003 providing comprehensive aircraft valuation services nationwide and internationally. The company brings 22+ years of expertise conducting USPAP-compliant appraisals on all aircraft types from single-engine piston aircraft through business jets, airliners, antique aircraft, and turbine helicopters.

Core services include Certified Appraisal Reports with physical inspection and detailed market analysis; Desktop Appraisals offering cost-effective alternatives; Collateral Verification for financial institutions; Aircraft Records Audits; Future Value Projections; and specialized services including Aircraft Acquisition assistance, Expert Witness testimony, and Aviation Consulting.

Air Appraisal has appraised aircraft totaling $1+ billion in cumulative value serving financial institutions, banks, corporations, law firms, flight schools, insurance companies, and individual aircraft owners/operators globally.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Air Appraisal operates from Minneapolis-based headquarters with nationwide and international appraisal coverage. Senior appraisers routinely travel throughout United States and beyond conducting on-site inspections and comprehensive market research. The company maintains capacity to appraise all aircraft types from regional single-engine aircraft to commercial airliners.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Air Appraisal was established in 2003 by founder and President Rob Adsem with 22+ years of continuous aircraft valuation operations. All appraisal reports strictly comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) recognized by courts and reputable appraisal organizations.

Senior appraisers provide comprehensive physical examination expertise combined with current market data from multiple sources ensuring accurate comparable analysis. Expert Witness capability supported by thorough, factual appraisal documentation demonstrates professional credibility.

Appraisal Methodology

Air Appraisal Certified Appraisals involve comprehensive on-site inspection (3-6 hours) including detailed airframe, engine, propeller, instrumentation, avionics, and installed modification examination.

Physical inspection accompanied by careful review of aircraft documentation, logbooks, FAA 337 forms, maintenance tracking, Airworthiness Directive (AD) and Service Bulletin (SB) compliance, and associated records. Market comparable analysis utilizes actual sales data from multiple sources rather than book values or internet tools.

Digital photos document aircraft condition. Completed Certified Appraisal Report delivered via email (PDF) in 7-10 days with hard copy and photo CD available upon request. Desktop Appraisals provide cost-effective alternative utilizing information provided by knowledgeable parties.

Appraisal Applications

Air Appraisal valuations serve diverse professional requirements including aircraft buyer/seller market value verification, aircraft sales transaction support, financial institution collateral documentation, bank loan committee and examiner support, insurance claim verification and damage assessment, tax valuation and capital gains assessment, aircraft modification value determination, accident damage diminution of value establishment, and legal proceedings expert testimony.

Appraisals provide independent, factual basis for aircraft acquisition decision-making and institutional collateral assessment.

Client Benefits & Advantages

• 22 years professional aircraft appraisal expertise
• USPAP compliance and court-recognized standards
• Comprehensive physical inspection and market analysis
• $1+ billion cumulative aircraft valuations
• Actual sales data-based comparable analysis (not book values)
• Expert Witness testimony capability
• Nationwide and international appraisal coverage
• Consistent quality and exceptional customer service
• 7-10 day turnaround on certified appraisals

Quick Facts

• Founded: 2003
• Headquarters: Victoria, Minnesota (Minneapolis area)
• Years Operating: 22+ years
• Core Services: Certified appraisals, desktop appraisals, collateral verification, aircraft records audits, future value projections, expert witness, consulting
• Aircraft Types: Single-engine piston, turboprops, business jets, airliners, antique/vintage, experimental, helicopters
• Cumulative Valuations: $1+ billion aircraft appraised
• Inspection Duration: 3-6 hours per aircraft
• Report Turnaround: 7-10 days

Contact Details

Address: PO Box 445, Victoria, MN 55386
Phone: 952-443-1331
Email: support@airappraisal.com
Website: www.airappraisal.com

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