Have you ever needed to confirm past data about your aircraft? Do you ever wish you had access to old documents you haven’t thought of in years? That’s what a plane abstract is for. What is a Plane Abstract? Officially known as an airplane abstract of title, this document serves as a compilation of all…
Author: FAA Staff
How Is International Aircraft Registration Different From the Regular One?
Aircraft registration is a very straightforward process. In order to operate your airplane in the national airspace, you will need to register it with a relevant government agency. Not only does this process guarantee that there is a useful and reliable database of the aircraft flying across the country, but it also serves to organize…
File Your FAA Renewal Registration Form Before Your Registration Expires
Whenever your airplane registration’s expiration date is coming up, you might wonder how and when you are going to renew it. The FAA renewal registration form is not that complicated, but it is definitely important. So, how do you have to file for it? What happens if the registration has already expired? Let’s take a…
How to Obtain an Aircraft Certificate of Registration Replacement
Accidents happen–they are simply a part of life. While it’s not out of the ordinary for documents to become misplaced, certain forms and registrations need to be replaced if you happen to own your own aircraft. If you find yourself in need of an aircraft certificate of registration replacement, there’s no need to panic. It’s…
The N-number: 5 Things You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what the numbers and letters on the back of an aircraft mean? Or, did you even know all American aircraft have an identification number? Here are five things you need to know about the N-Number from the National Aviation Center! What Is An N-Number? We’ve all seen them. Numbers and letters…
How to Request a Plane Certificate of Registration Replacement
Here in the United States, a plane certificate is necessary in order for someone to be allowed to own and operate an airplane in the country. National guidelines for aircraft operation are very specific when it comes to the requirement of a physical copy of the registration. This is why your aircraft not only needs…
What Do Airplane Tail Numbers Tell You?
Is aviation your passion in life? If so, you are not alone. Like many others, you have probably stared at planes with wonderment since you were just a small child. As your hobby has grown and evolved, you may have to come to a point where you know a fair amount about airplanes. Perhaps you…
Aircraft Registration: Three Steps to Takeoff
You’ve got your aircraft. After so much research, many starts and stops, everything has come together. You’ve just about got everything that you need to finally take it up in the air. But, there’s one step you can’t overlook: aircraft registration. In the grand scheme of things, it might not seem like a big deal,…
Aircraft Transfer of Ownership in 2021: What You Need to Know
Are you in the process of transferring ownership of your aircraft or considering doing so, but want to be certain that you have all of the paperwork taken care of? Do you want to be able to do this without any risk of running afoul of the powers that be, thus potentially keeping you grounded…
Should You Use Your Plane Dealer’s Aircraft Registration?
Are you ready to hit the open blue skies in your new aircraft? Are you prepared to fly anywhere from 460-575mph? Not so fast! You’ll need to apply for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration from the FAA Aircraft Registry before you can legally operate any aircraft within the U.S. This certificate should be in the aircraft…