ME203-ACS - Advanced Topics in Aircraft Appraisals I
Category: Machinery & Technical Specialties
Continuing Education: 28.8
Registration
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Course Information
The Advanced Topics in Aircraft Appraisals course, ME203-ACS (Machinery and
Equipment Aircraft Specialty), is the third of four courses on aircraft specific
appraisals required as part of the Accredited Member (AM) or Accredited
Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation awarded by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
The course is taught by seasoned ASA aviation-industry practitioners considered experts in their field.
The course builds on the fundamental principles of appraisal terminology, methods
and concepts, and basic aircraft terms, aviation concepts and applications
discussed in the prior two courses. The course also introduces participants to various
aviation specialties including UAS, helicopters, flight simulators and aviation
engines. ME203-ACS will expose participants to a broad spectrum of the aviation
world to enhance their career path and professional standing in aircraft
appraisals, banking and finance and related fields.
Course Audience
The course is intended for aircraft brokers, aviation appraisers, and
professionals in aviation banking, financing, and aircraft maintenance
industries.
Instructional Methods
In addition to lectures and materials, this course provides opportunities for
participants to:
- Read and discuss MTS journal articles that highlight
current developments in the aircraft appraising profession
- Discuss current, historic and possible future impact to
values for different sectors of aviation equipment
- Listen to expert guest speakers from the aviation industry on important
topics relevant for aircraft appraisers
Class Offerings
Classes will be scheduled in the fall of 2020. Please check back for
dates and times.
Aircraft Valuation Program
ASA now offers all four MTS Principles of
Valuation courses with a focus on aviation valuation (ME201-ACS
- MTS204-ACS). Students will no longer be required to pass an aviation specialty exam in
order to earn an AM or ASA designation.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the participants will be able to understand and
master:
- Appraising of unique aircraft assets: warbirds and donative
Properties;
- Appraising inventory of aircraft parts;
- How aircraft damage affect diminution of value;
- Appraising commercial aircraft;
- Advanced topics of aircraft engine appraisals; and
- Writing and defending aircraft appraisal reports.