Certified Aircraft Appraisals for Banks, Attorneys, and Aircraft Owners
USPAP‑compliant, on‑site aircraft valuations across California
Independent Aircraft Appraisals for Professional Reliance
Based in California, OakTree Aviation Services delivers independent aircraft appraisals to individual and institutional clients. We inspect each aircraft on‑site, scrutinize maintenance records, and apply market‑driven analysis to produce credible, defensible reports for professional reliance.
Aircraft Appraisals for Banks & Lenders
Banks & Lenders
Aircraft Appraisals for Attorneys & Fiduciaries
Collateral support that stands up to credit committee review, loan audit, and regulatory scrutiny. We provide independent aircraft appraisals for new loan underwriting, refinancing, portfolio reviews, and workout situations, with clear documentation of intended use, intended users, scope of work, and effective date.
Aircraft Appraisals for Attorneys & Fiduciaries
Aircraft Appraisals for Attorneys & Fiduciaries
Estate, trust, divorce, and litigation assignments are prepared for legal and fiduciary reliance. Our reports explain the market context, appraisal problem, and supporting evidence in clear language so the value conclusion can withstand opposing counsel, court review, or regulatory challenge.
Aircraft Appraisals for Buyers, Sellers & Donors
Aircraft Appraisals for Buyers, Sellers & Donors
Know the real value before you commit. Whether you are buying, selling, or donating an aircraft, our on‑site inspections, records review, and market‑based analysis provide a defensible number — not a rough estimate from a pricing guide. We prepare IRS‑ready donation appraisals when a qualified appraisal is required.
Why “Desktop” Values Put You at Risk
So‑called desktop, analysis, or “no‑inspection” appraisals are, at best, limited value estimates based on partial information. They cannot account for the specific aircraft’s configuration, maintenance history, damage record, or current physical condition, and are not appraisals.
Relying on a desktop value when a full appraisal is warranted can expose lenders, attorneys, fiduciaries, and owners to avoidable risk if the value is later challenged, audited, or tested in litigation. Every aircraft assignment we accept is completed as a real appraisal, with a defined scope of work and on‑site inspection. Learn how our methodology protects your position.
What We Appraise — And Where
Aircraft categories we routinely appraise include:
- High‑performance single‑engine piston aircraft
- High‑performance multi‑engine piston aircraft
- Turboprop aircraft
- Light, mid‑size, and large‑cabin business jets
- Helicopters (piston and turbine)
We perform on‑site aircraft inspections throughout Central and Southern California — including Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Diego, and the Central Valley — and accept assignments across California and the Western United States. Assignments are structured to accommodate inspection logistics, regional market conditions, and the specific requirements of the intended use.
Our appraisal practice also includes aircraft located throughout the Western United States, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. Assignments are structured to accommodate inspection logistics, regional market conditions, and the specific requirements of the intended use.
Appraisal Standards and Methodology
We provide aircraft appraisal services with local inspection capabilities and nationwide coverage, supporting assignments in which the aircraft, lender, attorney, fiduciary, or owner may be in different regions.
Depending on the assignment’s requirements, we prepare USPAP‑compliant aircraft appraisals as well as certified non‑USPAP reports. In all cases, reports are structured for professional reliance, with clearly defined intended use, intended users, scope of work, and effective date.