This month’s panel planner was inspired by an owner (poor Dave) who got stuck with an old Beech Debonair that ultimately needed over $10,000 in antenna work, which included major skin repairs, when the shop tore the plane apart for an otherwise routine avionics installation.
Whether you’ve owned your airplane for decades or are ready to spend big on one that’s decades old, there’s a valuable lesson to be learned here and it’s simple: Regular inspections and proactive replacement is worth it.