How Lenders Assess the Value of Piston Aircraft + The 5 Biggest Risks in Piston Aircraft Financing
By Vincent Wigmans —
Lenders assess piston aircraft financing risk and value by analyzing liquidity, engine condition, maintenance history, avionics, and market data, which determine loan-to-value (LTV) and collateral strength. Piston aircraft remain one of the most actively traded segments in General Aviation, but for lenders they also represent one of the most complex asset classes to evaluate. Unlike turboprops … Continued