Why TailCheck
The most complete pre-purchase screening tool on the market.
Eight data sources. AI cross-referencing. Source-cited risk profiles. Delivered in under 3 minutes.
What makes TailCheck different
Other tools give you raw data from one or two databases. TailCheck pulls from eight sources, cross-references the findings with AI, and delivers a professional risk profile you can share with your client.
Eight Data Sources
FAA Registry, NTSB accidents, Airworthiness Directives, SDRs, FAA Document Index, ownership history, lien & title records, and flight activity data — all queried in parallel.
AI Risk Analysis
Claude cross-references findings across all sources — connecting SDR patterns to AD compliance, accident history to repair records, and ownership gaps to maintenance red flags.
Under 3 Minutes
What takes 4–8 hours of manual research is delivered in a single report in under 3 minutes. Screen multiple aircraft back-to-back before your client finishes reviewing listing photos.
Source-Cited Reports
Every finding includes the specific data source with identifiers — NTSB event IDs, AD numbers, FAA document references. Nothing is vague or unsourced.
White-Label Branding
Send your clients professional branded PDFs with your logo and colors. Available on Pro and Max plans — your brand, our data.
Broker Dashboard
Pro Dashboard with report history, client management, batch N-number uploads, API access, and usage analytics. Built specifically for brokers and A&P shops.
The problem with existing options
DIY Research
4–8 hours per aircraft
Manually searching the FAA Registry, NTSB database, Federal Register, and SDR system. Covers the same raw data but requires expertise to interpret and cross-reference findings.
Title Search Agencies
1–3 business days, $95–$190+
Specialize in FAA title and lien searches with ownership chain analysis. Don't cover NTSB accidents, airworthiness directives, SDRs, flight activity, or AI risk analysis.
Free Lookup Tools
Limited data, no analysis
Basic registration lookups and partial accident data. No consolidated report, no AI analysis, no AD/SDR coverage, no broker features, and no professional deliverable for your client.
Our Edge
Never take your client to a pre-buy on an aircraft with a hidden problem.
Lien & Title Flags
We analyze FAA document records to detect outstanding liens, security agreements without matching releases, and rapid ownership turnover — problems that can prevent title transfer.
Flight Activity Gaps
FlightAware ADS-B data reveals dormancy periods. A 6-month gap with no maintenance activity means the aircraft may need a return-to-service inspection before it can fly.
Actionable Checklist
Every report includes a prioritized pre-buy action checklist — exactly what to verify, what to ask the seller, and what your A&P/IA should inspect. No generic advice.
See for yourself.
Free lookup included. Full report $49.