You’re obligated to pay for repairs made to your airplane or the shop may be entitled to hold on to your airplane until you pay and/or place a lien on the airplane, making it difficult to sell because the lien becomes a “cloud” on the aircraft’s title.
A lien on an airplane means a third party has an ownership interest in it. Never buy an airplane without proof there are no outstanding liens.
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