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Flight delays and cancellations are all too common right now. While these events are largely out of a passenger’s control, understanding the system can help you navigate the chaos. Just as passengers rely on the FAA for safe travel, owners rely on proper FAA registration documentation to legally operate their aircraft. There’s no way to…
Once the loan for the aircraft is paid off, the borrower expects to own the aircraft free from any lien or other legal claims by the lender. A Release of Mortgage fulfills this expectation. This is a required process, as it discharges the lender’s lien on the aircraft and returns full and unencumbered title to…
Securing financing for an aircraft involves a significant amount of paperwork, and one of the most critical documents in this process is the aircraft security agreement. This legally binding contract is essential for protecting the interests of the lender. It formally grants the lender a security interest in the aircraft, which serves as collateral for…
Paying off an aircraft loan is a major milestone. However, making that final payment is only the first step. To officially clear your aircraft’s title, you must file an aircraft lien release form with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This crucial document, often called a Satisfaction of Mortgage, formally removes the lender’s security interest from…
Airplanes are one of the most recent forms of transportation. By that same token, airplane registration became mandatory more recently than most people might think. For example, according to the FAA, registration of an airplane didn’t become mandatory until the “Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938.” At that time, in their words “provided for recording of…
Financing the purchase of an aircraft is a significant financial undertaking, and it involves specific legal instruments to protect all parties involved. An aircraft mortgage is a key document in this process, serving as a formal agreement that uses the aircraft itself as collateral for a loan. This legal filing with the Federal Aviation Administration…
For many aircraft owners, there comes a time when an owner needs to remove their plane from the FAA’s active registry. The process of making yours a deregistered aircraft may be necessary for several reasons, including selling the aircraft to a foreign buyer, scrapping it, or in the unfortunate event of its destruction. At the…
While many owners recognize the value of initially registering their aircraft, the ongoing responsibility of keeping that registration current is equally crucial. At the National Aviation Center, we understand how complicated government paperwork can be, and we have built our aircraft reregistration service to simplify every step so you can focus more on flying and…
The process of buying or selling an aircraft involves many steps, but one of the most critical is completing the Aircraft change of ownership. This crucial documentation officially transfers the legal title from one person or entity to another. Navigating this requirement correctly is essential for maintaining compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and…
If you own or operate an aircraft in the United States, the aviation register maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the official record that shows proof of ownership and legal operation. Whether you are a first-time aircraft buyer or a seasoned operator with multiple planes, staying compliant with the FAA’s registration rules is…