If you work on small planes or provide fuel and other such services, you know well that there is some risk involved here. You are providing a very valuable service, and a customer who is unwilling to pay promptly can cost you a lot. One way you can combat this is by...
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Didn’t get paid for your work? A mechanic’s lien could help
You work hard in the aviation industry. As a mechanic, you work on planes for many individuals, making sure that they’re ready to fly. It’s always your goal to get planes in perfect shape because any errors could lead to crashes or serious accidents. As someone who...
Should you file a lien if a client doesn’t pay?
When an aircraft carrier doesn’t pay you like they should, one of the options is to pursue a claim of lien. An airplane claim of lien helps you get the money you need by preventing the customer from selling the plane without the lien being released. A mechanic’s lien,...
Private plane aviation accidents on the rise
Relatively speaking, flying really is safer than driving -- but aviation accidents are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), there was a 13% increase in aviation fatalities in this country during 2018. The vast...
What are the steps to filing an aviation lien?
A lien is the right to enforce property possession when a debt is owed. When it comes to aircraft, it's possible to impose a lien on an airplane if the owner is indebted to another person for a mechanic's service, fuel costs, or some other issue. Sapling explains how...
Understanding mechanic’s liens
As a supplier or service provider in Houston, you take comfort in the notion that as long as you fulfill your contractual promises to your clients, you will be compensated accordingly. If your work involves servicing aircraft or supplying fuel or other equipment to...
