ME204-ACS - Machinery and Equipment Valuation - Advanced Topics in Aircraft Appraisals II

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Course Description

The Advanced Topics in Aircraft Appraisals II course, ME204AS (Machinery and Equipment Aircraft Specialty), is the final 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 College of Business faculty and industry practitioners with an ASA designation at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus. This program builds on the fundamental principles of appraisal terminology, methods and concepts, and basic aircraft terms, aviation concepts and applications discussed in the prior three courses.  ASA 204 covers report writing, defending your report, professional standards and ethics, damaged aircraft appraisals, and various approaches to appraising commercial aircraft.  ME204AS exposes 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.

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

Course Audience

The course is intended for aircraft brokers, aviation appraisers, and professionals in aviation banking, financing, and aircraft maintenance industries.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course,students will be able to understand and master:

1. Appraising of unique aircraft assets: warbirds and donative Properties;
2. Appraising inventory of aircraft parts;
3. How aircraft damage affect diminution of value;
4. Appraising commercial aircraft;
5. Advanced topics of aircraft engine appraisals; and
6. Writing and defending aircraft appraisal reports.