You have set eyes on an airplane that fits your tastes and looks. Now it’s finally yours. So what now? One of the things you need to get airborne is an airworthiness certificate, basically to prove you are a responsible aircraft owner and pilot. Since the dawn of time, humanity has asked itself if it…
Author: FAA Staff
What Do The Airplane Tail Numbers Mean?
If you have ever traveled by airplane, or at least seen one in an airport or film, you surely noticed a couple of words and numbers somewhere over it. These are airplane tail numbers, although they are not specifically set in the tail. Curious, isn’t it? This alphanumeric combination is unique for each airplane, as…
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…
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…
When Re Registration of Your Aircraft is Needed and How to Do It
Has your aircraft registration recently expired and you don’t know what to do? Are you concerned that you’re going to miss your renewal date? Having a valid FAA registration isn’t a “like to have,” it’s necessary. You can’t legally take your plane up without it. But, the validity of registration can be a lengthy period.…
How to Obtain a Plane Abstract of Title from the Palm of Your Hand
Do you want to find out more information about a particular airplane, but you don’t want to have to spend a lot of time doing it? Does it feel like every site that says something like “you can process documents easily online here” actually makes it very complicated to process documents? One of the reasons…
What’s Your Airworthiness Certificate Expiration Date? (and More Answers)
Have you had your airworthiness certificate for a while and aren’t sure when it’s going to expire? Does it feel like you’ve stayed with the same airworthiness certificate for too long? One of our goals, when we created the National Aviation Center, was to make aircraft documentation less stressful. We wanted to build a resource…
Filing an Airplane Claim of Lien and Why It May Be Necessary
Have you been looking to file an airplane claim of lien but want to do so in the easiest possible way? Does it feel like the process of filing an aircraft lien is more difficult than it should be? If someone owes you a debt, you deserve to be paid for it. At our site,…
The Ins and Outs of the FAA Aircraft Registration Renewal Process
Does it feel like it’s time to take care of FAA aircraft registration renewal? Has it been multiple years since you received your initial registration or renewed it? The good news is that you don’t need to renew this registration every year. However, you do need to maintain this registration. Without it, you cannot legally…
Submitting Your FAA Renewal Online the Easy Way
When you own your own aircraft, the skies are your playground. With just a moment’s notice, you can make your way down to the airfield and take off for whatever type of adventure you prefer. If aviation is your hobby of choice, you are in an elite class of individuals, and you get to enjoy…