As an aircraft owner, you are probably well aware that it is your duty to inform the Federal Aviation Administration of any changes in your situation while your plane is registered with the governmental agency. The form you need will of course depend on the document you are trying to get. For instance, the FAA…
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Carrying Out Your Aircraft Registration Renewal Online
Keeping your aircraft registration in order is always going to be very important. This means updating information related to it, keeping the ownership arrangements accurate, and, yes, renewing the registration when it’s going to expire. Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to be complicated, and in fact, you can carry out your aircraft registration renewal online.…
Understanding the Aircraft Claim of Lien
In many ways, an airplane is a modern marvel of engineering. If you have spent any amount of time around an airfield–or anywhere, really–you have probably gazed up at the sky in wonderment as you noticed airplanes crossing through the air. Airplane technology has also come a long way since the Wright Brothers first took…
How to Use The Aircraft Bill of Sale Form to Sell Your Plane
Owning your own aircraft can be a journey in its own right. At the beginning of your aviation career, if you are fortunate enough to purchase your own plane, you may start out small. After all, planes can be expensive, and in the earlier days of your hobby, you may not need something that can…
Plane Security Agreement with the FAA and Properly Applying
Like other assets you might own, your plane can be used as collateral in loans, deals, agreements, and the like. However, since this one in particular is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration it will be a good idea to document every claim over the plane in an official capacity. This will be what a…
Everything you Need to Know About the Aircraft Registration Renewal
Every once in a while plane owners have to take care of their aircraft registration renewal. We are saying “every once in a while”, but actually there is an actual time frame for you to do this: every three years. A good aviator is not only judged by their skills but also for their organizational…
A Step by Step Guide to Completing Aircraft Registration
Is it finally time to purchase your very own aircraft? If so, you are undoubtedly experiencing some excitement. After logging all the necessary training hours and passing the requisite tests, you obtained your pilot’s license with the hopes of one day owning your own plane. Now, you have allocated the necessary funds, found a seller,…
Aircraft Database, Access with a Serial or N-Number
The whole point of maintaining a database is to provide easy access to the information collected in it, right? This is why the Federal Aviation Administration maintains an aircraft database that anyone can look into with the right information at hand. Here’s how to do that. Aircraft Database Every aircraft owned by a
A 2022 Guide on Aircraft Transfer of Ownership
So a plane finally caught your eye after a long time of hanging around at aerodromes and hangars. In case you didn’t know, you have to apply for the aircraft transfer of ownership as soon as the money is transferred and you acquire the plane. It is mandatory if you want to do the right…
The Role Of The Form AC 8050-1 In A Plane’s Purchase
If you are in the market to purchase a plane, chances are good that you have done a fair amount of research on the buying process. In your perusal, you may have come across the Form AC 8050-1. This form, supplied by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is more plainly known as a federal registration…