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MoneySavvy's professional maintenance management is surprisingly inexpensive. We charge you a modest fixed annual management fee based on the complexity of your aircraft:

  • $750/year for most piston singles  (e.g., Beech Bonanza, Cessna 172/182/206/210/350/400, Cirrus SR20 & SR22, Diamond DA40, Piper Arrow/Saratoga/Matrix/Malibu).
     
  • $1,000/year for most piston twins (e.g., Beech Baron, Cessna 310/340/414/421, Diamond DA42, Piper Seneca/Navajo).
     
  • $1,500/year for most single-engine turboprops (e.g., Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12, Piper Meridian, Socata TBM-700/850).
     
  • $2,000/year for most single-engine very light jets. (We don't manage multiengine turbines or large aircraft over 12,500 pounds.)

We occasionally charge somewhat higher fees for highly modified aircraft (e.g., Riley Super Skyrocket, Katmai/260SE, etc.), or aircraft that we judge to be extraordinarily challenging or maintenance-intensive.

What this fee covers...

Savvy's fixed annual fee covers management of all your ordinary and necessary aircraft maintenance for a full year. This includes your annual inspection and both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, whether at home or on the road.

For an additional modest fixed fee, Savvy will manage pre-buy examinations, avionics and airframe upgrades, engine replacement or major overhaul, and major repairs and alterations. In most such cases, Savvy's management fee is less than the sales tax.

Savvy management will almost always save you far more in reduced parts and labor cost than Savvy's modest management fee...often thousands of dollars more. Savvy management doesn't cost you money, it saves you money. Our clients call this "a winning formula," "a game-changer," and "a no-brainer."

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Our clients say...

"The inoperative wing flaps on my Cirrus SR22 were solved by the $35 relay that my Savvy account manager Tom Cooper suggested, instead of the $1,500 actuator that was the Service Center's proposed solution. The Service Center personnel are very nice, and were very happy to have Tom's input. Me too!"Peter Beyer

"Working with the Savvy team is great! Makes my life much easier. (Feel free to quote me.)" —Harvey Rock

"Less than two weeks after I signed up for Savvy, I had an issue that stranded my PA-32 at a remote airport on Thanksgiving weekend. Within hours of posting pictures, my Savvy account manager Paul New had diagnosed the problem and recommended a repair. Paul communicated with the local mechanic, and researched needed part numbers that turned a possible $1,000 repair into a $300 one, nearly paying for my entire annual Savvy management fee. If you feel at a disadvantage when talking to A&Ps (like I always did), you need Savvy today!"Peter March

"The Savvy program has given me great peace of mind over the past year. I have said on COPA several times that Savvy is the best bargain in aviation (an area not known for bargains). Going through maintenance issues with Savvy has taught me so much about the aircraft that I would have never known had they not been in my corner. There is simply no substitute for having the experience of Tom, Jeff, and Mike looking out for me all the time." —Jack Byrd

"Savvy founder Mike Busch correctly diagnosed my engine issue after reviewing data from my engine monitor, and I had the work performed that Mike had suggested. The original estimate from my Service Center for this work was $1,965.10, but under Savvy's guidance the final invoice came in at just $877.93.  Savvy saved me over $1,000.00 on this one maintenance task alone—more than paying for the $750.00 Savvy management fee for the next 12 months!" —Barry Lerman

"Recently, while on vacation in Montana, my Cessna T210 had an alternator failure. I contacted my Savvy account manager Phil Kirkham, and he took care of the problem with the local repair facility, while I was able to go about my vacation and enjoy myself.  Not only did Savvy save me a bundle and relieve me of all the usual stress and hassle, but also gave me confidence that the plane was being repaired properly by a shop and mechanics I didn’t know. Savvy is worth it’s weight in gold!" —Steve Carvajal

"Huge kudos to the Savvy team! I just came out of annual and they saved me more than $5,000 over my Service Center's original quote. Some the savings was unnecessary work that Savvy advised me to decline, some was excessive charges for labor. My Savvy account manager Jeff Iskierka did a great job of talking to the Service Center manager and persuading him to be more reasonable with his rates. I didn't have to do anything during the whole process; Savvy handled everything. I can't recommend Savvy highly enough!"

"I had a wonderful experience with Savvy as my partner, and saved thousands of dollars in unnecessary work! It was not that my Service Center wanted to rob me, but they needed to be educated as to what work was important and what was not worth doing. Annual inspections used to be stressful events for me; what peace of mind knowing that such knowledgeable people are now guiding my maintenance. This takes all the worry and headache out of the process. Savvy is very reasonably priced, and has been a winner for me!"Rik Vanooteghem DDS MS

"My Savvy account manager Jeff Iskierka handled everything! I got my annual done according to the estimate, with no hassle. It was least expensive annual inspection I've ever had. I'm an experienced aircraft owner, and my biggest gripe has been the variability in cost and quality of maintenance. $750/year is a complete no-brainer to fix that problem. I saved thousands of dollars just in reduced cost for my annual, which is several times more than what I paid Savvy to manage it. I think Savvy is a game changer!"Gordon Feingold

"The resources available to me through Savvy give me great comfort that the effort and resources expended to maintain my airplane are without a doubt the best investment I could have made. A T210 is not an airplane I want to fly -- especially with employees or family on board -- if it is maintained by a 172 mechanic. The airplane requires a real expert with many years of 210 experience. That's what the Savvy program offers. It is the main reason I am a loyal Savvy subscriber for three years now."Bob Dosser

"The best money I have ever spent in aviation!!!!!! The service is Utopia." —Frank Fotia III

"Once again, Savvy pays for itself in multiples!! Better than my stock portfolio..." —Irvin Sahni, MD

"I can't say enough about Savvy's program, team, and expertise in giving me advice and comfort level when making big (and little) maintenance decisions. You simply can't put a price tag on that!"Kyle Jones

"I received so much more than I expected." —Louis Fielack

"Thanks again for stepping in and saving me from the greedy hands at [the Cessna Service Center]. I figure Savvy probably saved me $40K on this annual." —Pete Van Helden

"I'm very satisfied. Savvy saved me $6,000 on my annual. It's been a pleasure working with you guys. I'm renewing for another year." Jerry Bock MD

"Only an idiot or masochist (or both) could miss the value of what Savvy offers." Jeff Harris

"I have been very happy with the Savvy program. I like having a knowledgeable team on my side when dealing with mechanics. I'm sure I have saved many times Savvy's fee in reduced maintenance costs. My Savvy account manager Paul New has always been prompt at responding to my needs, and seems to really care about my ownership experience." —Peter March

"You've been amazing help to us, and very patient (which is much appreciated)." —Garrison (Gary) Cavell

It was truly a benefit to have you Savvy guys involved. The annual went far smoother and right on schedule this year, which is a first!" —Wick Zimmerman

"I can't live without Savvy. Thank you for all you've done for me. It's hard to find people who truly excel in service and value to the customer. Savvy is definitely one of those." —Carlos A. D. Cendoya

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