1. Find The Right Aircraft
We start with tail number lookup, ownership context, and baseline registry data to confirm the candidate.
How Hard Deck Aero Works
The goal is to make aircraft pre-buy evaluations repeatable. Instead of fragmented documents and opinions, every inspection follows one workflow from registry lookup to evidence-backed risk scoring.
2. Assemble The Evidence
Upload logbooks and records so we can verify continuity, inspections, and AD compliance.
3. Mechanic On-Site Inspection
Within 48 hours, a mechanic follows the Hard Deck Aero checklist and captures photos, video, and measurements.
4. Interactive Findings Map
Every finding is tied to an airframe section with timestamps and evidence, so buyers see exactly what matters.
5. Decision-Grade Report
We deliver a consolidated report with risk context, estimates, and next-step recommendations.
What You Get
Decision-Grade Report
Clear risk summaries, deal posture, and next-step recommendations.
Mechanic Evidence Pack
Required photos, videos, and measurements captured in a consistent workflow.
Shareable Workspace
A secure digital twin that brokers, lenders, and insurers can review.
Compare Approaches
Approach Comparison For Buyers
This summary is based on publicly available plan and service descriptions. It is included to clarify model fit by transaction stage, not to claim universal performance outcomes.
Dimension
Traditional Advisory Model
Hard Deck Aero Workflow
Core Model
Advisory-led support around maintenance decisions, planning, and shop coordination.
Transaction workflow from candidate aircraft through evidence-backed close decisions.
Evidence Capture
Primarily reviews documentation and findings generated by third-party inspection shops.
Uses a structured checklist with required photos, videos, and measurements tied to airframe sections.
Decision Outputs
Recommendations and maintenance guidance for owners.
Logbook risk report, findings map, and share room for broker/lender/insurer review.
Commercial Structure
Commonly annual subscription programs.
Monthly workspace tiers plus per-report and per-inspection options.
Best Fit
Ongoing ownership and maintenance management after purchase.
Time-sensitive pre-buy diligence with multi-stakeholder coordination.
Professional note: both models can be effective when matched to the right stage of ownership and transaction risk.
Try The Demo
Walk through a sample aircraft with pre-filled logbooks, mechanic evidence, and a live findings map.
Mechanic Visual Report
Click each area to inspect findings tied to uploaded photos and measurements.
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Engine Bay
Oil seepage photographed near lower cowling seam.