Some people have any sort of issue with their aircraft registration and immediately think that they need to replace it. However, the process is to replace airplane certificate of registration is a lot more specific in what it’s for. If you are having trouble finding your registration or you think you misplaced it, then this…
Month: February 2023
When Do You Reinstate Airplane Registration Instead of Renewing it?
Once your aircraft registration has expired, you can no longer renew it. It’s in these cases that you will have to reinstate airplane registration instead of renewing it. Let’s talk about what this process entails and when you will have to go through it. When to Renew Your Airplane Registration? As with anything, you will…
An FAA Exchange of Ownership is Needed for Aircraft Owner Transfers
When you get a new aircraft, you have to register it under your name at the Federal Aviation Administration just like you would a car at the DMV. This also means that should the aircraft switch owners, you will need to register that as well. In order to carry out this process, whether you are…
Filing an Airplane Claim of Lien with the Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft owners tend to be somewhat familiar with the basics of aviation documentation given how often they have to deal with it. Meanwhile, those who simply have to work with aircraft may not be that knowledgeable on the matter. This only becomes an issue if they need to file a document such as an airplane…
Aircraft Registration Eligibility & Answering Your Questions
Aircraft registration: it’s important to do it. But, it’s important to do it right. This is a form you have to complete before you can fly your American plane. That said, before you do it, you want to be 100% certain that you’re eligible to do so. While it rarely is an issue, the top…
Airplane Reregistration: Safe Landing When You Don’t Renew In Time
Did your aircraft registration expire? Are you concerned that the date for renewal has already passed and you aren’t sure what to do? Many, many aircraft owners have been in that exact position. Aircraft registration seems like something you’re going to remember, yet, we’re all so busy. Life gets in the way. You have so…
FAA Change of Address and Other Forms for When Life Changes Course
When you’re flying your plane, and something changes, you alter your course. Maybe the wind shifted, perhaps there’s a storm, or maybe you just changed your mind about where you wanted to go. At the National Aviation Center, we have the forms that allow you to stay in compliance with the FAA when you decide…
Aircraft Tail Number Lookup: Know the Truth Before You Fly
Do you know an aircraft’s tail number, but you want to know more about it? Have you been researching an airplane and you want an unimpeachable source that you can trust? An “Abstract” is a great aircraft tail number lookup. Additionally, it can give you so much more information than that as well. If you…
AC8050-1 – The One Form You Need to Get Started
Is it time to register your aircraft but you don’t know where to begin? AC8050-1. That’s where it all starts. That’s the number for the “Aircraft Registration Application.” Or, as we call it on our site, “initial registration.” Here at the National Aviation Center, we’ve made it easier to fill out the forms to register…
What is on the FAA Registration Number List?
When you are considering becoming the owner of a plane, you likely will find yourself looking at the secondary market to see what is for sale. While new planes direct from the manufacturer are wonderful, not everyone buying a plane for the first time may have the funds available to splurge like that. Looking at…