Estimates and Scope of Work
When the Customer requests maintenance services, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance will provide an Estimate via electronic or physical means that also, once approved by the Customer, will be a statement of the work to be performed. Customer agrees to pay the charges as described on the Estimate. Customer agrees to pay 50% of the charges as described on the Estimate prior to work beginning with the remaining balance due at the completion of the work. An estimate may not be provided, and prepayment may also not be required, for incidental, minor, or preventative maintenance work.
This Estimate is provided in good faith and represents only an estimate of the time and materials required to complete the work requested by the Customer. If, in the course of completing the authorized work, additional maintenance must be performed in excess of $500 or 20% of the estimate (whichever is more), work will stop and the Customer will be provided an updated Estimate and must approve the additional work prior to maintenance resuming.
It is quite common to perform minor tasks at the Customer’s request such as preventative maintenance, tire changes, oil changes etc in the absence of a written Estimate. In those cases, the verbal authorization of the Customer for the work to be performed is to be considered all that is required to begin work. If there are problems discovered or additional maintenance that is deemed necessary by Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance to complete the authorized maintenance, the work will stop and the Customer will be notified and additional authorization obtained prior to continuing work.
Estimates may not include shipping, freight, fuel costs etc. which may become due and payable when work is completed.
Payment Terms
As stated previously, 50% of the estimate is due and payable prior to the commencement of any work or maintenance. Thereafter, the final balance is due upon completion of the work. In some cases, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance may demand an additional advance payment depending on the scope of work for the work to be performed, or if expensive parts or materials are involved. It may also be reasonable and typical to bill weekly for ongoing work.
Failure to pay
Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance is entitled to charge 1.5% each accumulating month of delayed payment up to a maximum rate of 18% per year.
Right of possession
Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance is entitled to payment for all repair services performed on the component or the aircraft. Until such time as the total amounts owed have been paid, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance has a right to maintain possession of the component and aircraft and all original logbooks associated therewith. Upon full payment for all repair services performed on the component or aircraft, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance shall release the aircraft and its accompanying original logbooks to the customer or any other person so designated, in writing, by the owner of the aircraft. For purposes of this section, the owner of the aircraft is to be determined by reference to the most recently recorded Bill of Sale on file with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry whether it be an individual or entity.
Lien Enforcement
If, prior to the time that full payment for repair services has been made, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance elects, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to release possession of the aircraft or component, the parties mutually agree that this release of possession constitutes a good and valuable benefit in favor of the customer. For consideration of this benefit, the parties mutually agree that the customer knowingly and intentionally waives any right to contest the validity of any mechanic’s lien recorded pursuant to Idaho law due to Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance‘s failure to have actual possession of the aircraft at that time. Regardless of whether Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance relinquishes possession of the aircraft prior to receipt of full payment for repair services, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance is entitled to maintain possession of the original aircraft or component logbooks until such time as full payment is received.
Fees for Storage
In the event that Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance is required to maintain possession of the aircraft due to nonpayment of repair services, Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance is entitled to collect a fee for hangar storage or storage equal to that amount Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance customarily charges for storage of an aircraft or component of like type, commencing upon default of the demand for amounts due and owing. Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance shall thereafter be entitled to maintain and enforce a lien for hangar rent or storage in accordance with applicable Idaho Statutes.
No Bailment
No bailment is created by Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance possession of the aircraft. The customer bears the risk of loss of the aircraft or component due to unforeseen hazards or events. Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance shall not be liable for any failure to perform repair services due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to strikes, lockouts or other labor difficulties, machinery breakdowns, inability to obtain transportation, delays of carriers or suppliers, fires, floods, acts of God, acts of terrorism, war or other outbreaks of hostilities, and any foreign or domestic embargoes. Under no circumstances shall either party be liable to the other party for indirect, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, whether in contract or tort (including strict liability and negligence) such as, but not limited to, loss of use or diminution in value.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
COEUR D’ALENE AVIATION AND MAINTENANCE’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY OR FOR NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER CONDUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, OR RESULTING FROM THIS AGREEMENT, OR FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH THEReOF, OR FROM THE SALE, DELIVERY, RESALE, OR REPAIR OF ANY GOODS COVERED BY OR FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE PRICE ALLOCABLE TO THE WORK, GOOD, OR PART THEREOF WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL COEUR D’ALENE AVIATION & MAINTENANCE BE LIABLE FOR ANY FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS. THE LAWS OF SAME STATES DO NOT PERMIT CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES. IN THE EVENT SUCH A LAW APPLIES, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSION AND LIMITATIONS ARE AMENDED INSOFAR, AND ONLY INSOFAR, AS REQUIRED BY SAID LAWS.
I the Customer agree to these Terms and Conditions as presented to me this date.