One question we tend to get a bit is: “why do I need to register my aircraft?” You’ve got an aircraft, you’ve completed the paperwork, you’ve paid for it, it’s yours – why is this extra step so important? It’s come up enough that we feel we should lay out a blog that states things…
Author: FAA Staff
Register Your Plane With The FAA Using Form 8050-1
You are the proud owner of a new aircraft and want to know where to document the plane so that it is fully protected and registered in the US. Although a growing number of pilots have decided to register elsewhere because the form is too complicated, for most plane owners, it still makes sense to…
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…
What Is A Plane Security Agreement?
Buying an airplane is not a cheap investment, and many owners have to take out loans and mortgages in order to get the money to buy the plane in the first place. To make sure that their loans are fully secure, most lenders will require that the owner submit a type of document known as…
Everything you need to know about aviation taxes
Paying taxes is a way we all contribute to our country and society. Aircraft are also a form of property, so they fall under the property tax. Actions like aircraft reregistration or plane change of address are taxed, but there are several distinct qualities for all types of aviation taxes. In this article, we will go…
Remember Your Airplane FAA Renewal
Flying your airplane is one of the thrills you have in life. You love to take your free time and get into your aircraft and travel to different places or just spend some time up in the air enjoying all you see and feel. While flying is what you enjoy most, you also need to…
Are You Struggling with FAA Form 8050-98?
You have been eyeing that particular airplane you saw online or in a magazine for a while. You know purchasing an aircraft is a significant investment for you and not something you are going to do without much thought. You also know you are not going to walk into a showroom, to a broker’s office,…
What You Need to Know Before Buying an Aircraft
Owning an aircraft is practically everyone’s dream. When you finally achieve it, you will realize that there is much more to it than just flying and maintenance. In this article, we strive to guide you through the entire aircraft purchasing process. From the FAA registry inclusion to aircraft re-registration, we will cover everything you need…
What is an N Number?
When you first decide that you would like to have an aircraft of your own, you may spend some time looking into the different models available to you and what fits into your price range. After settling on just what you want and as you ready to finalize the purchase, it is a good idea…
Aircraft Registration Tips (Part 2)
When you’re in the stages of aircraft registration there are more than a few regulations and rules you will want to be aware of. There are also some things you should avoid doing (or at least be aware of) about the certification process. As you may already know the aircraft certificate of registration is a…