AMC\VALUE$, through its founder, Kenneth M. Dufour, is recognized as the developer
of AMC\VALUE$ Appraisal/Valuation & Forecasting System, making this system a
stable and responsible business practice. Each comprehensive valuation determines
an aircraft’s Current Market Value and/or Forecasted Residual Value, giving our client
accurate figures and projections. Over the years, we have appraised several thousand
aircraft, individual and fleet, with values in excess of 300 Billion Dollars. In addition to
monitoring and appraisals of Commercial Jets, Regional/Commuter and
Executive/Business Aircraft, we also specialize in Engines, Spares, Inventories, Support
Equipment, Fixed Base Operations and Antique or Museum aircraft and artifacts.
FORECASTED AND RESIDUAL VALUES are some of the vital elements that are used
to determine lease rates, residual commitments and premiums, tax considerations, loan
collateral, and define the worth of an investment portfolio now and in the future.
THE TIME HONORED AND PROVEN AMC\VALUE$’ VALUATION PROCESS involves
taking the base value of the aircraft series and adjusting it up or down depending upon
the airplane’s condition, overhaul status (as adjusted from half-life), equipment,
modifications and upgrades (which are existing or eligible), along with other plus or
minus factors. These same services and procedures are applied to the inspection of
engines, spares, inventories, support equipment and facilities.
LITIGATION PREPARATION SUPPORT AND EXPERT TESTIMONY: AMC\VALUE$
Staff will assist litigating parties in the preparation of their cases. We can prepare
detailed analysis and clarification of the facts, which are thoroughly documented. We
provide supporting expert testimony. Areas that often require our involvement include:
marketability, value (past, current & future), use, taxes, repair costs, and condition.
AMC\VALUE$ PROVIDES Appraisals/Valuations under the guidelines of
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). AMC\VALUE$
Appraisals/Valuations have become the accepted standard within the
aerospace/financial community.
Members: American Society of Appraisers
Kenneth M. Dufour, ASA
Accredited Senior Appraiser
President/CEO
Leo Heidemann, ASA
Accredited Senior Appraiser
(Consultant)