All aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation Administration’s civil aviation registry will receive civil aircraft markings online. Here’s how you can deal with this process with our help. Civil Aircraft Markings Online What most people know as civil aircraft markings or tail numbers given their placement on the tails of airplanes are officially known as…
Author: FAA Staff
What to Know About an Airplane Claim of Lien
In many ways, an aircraft is a modern marvel of engineering. Able to soar to great heights and transport individuals across the globe, airplane technology has advanced rapidly since its invention more than 100 years ago. While planes have certainly become more reliable in recent times, they do require close attention and periodic maintenance. If…
Does An N-Number Mean You Have a Registered Aircraft?
Have you always had an interest in planes? If so, you probably know a thing or two about different types of aircraft. Maybe you can tell a plane’s make and model, just by looking at it. Perhaps you can even tell what year an aircraft was built with just a few clues. Those details tell…
When Will You Have to Replace Plane Certificate of Registration?
There’s a reason why it’s so important for you to get your aircraft registration in order before flying your aircraft. This is the document that makes it official that you not only own the aircraft, but also that you are allowed to operate it in accordance with the relevant guideline and regulations. Because of that,…
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…
How to Get Airplane Records When You Process Your Abstract of Title
Are you looking forward to acquiring aircraft records in physical format? It surely can help to own a copy of them on both paper or compact disc. You can get the airplane records you desire when applying for a plane abstract online in a few easy steps. Although most sellers just look for fair trade…
Form AC 8050-1: All You Need to Know
Are you up to date on all of your aircraft ownership documentation? When you look at the forms you have to fill out, do you see nomenclature like “Form AC 8050-1” and immediately think: “eh, I’ll deal with this tomorrow?” That’s perfectly understandable. Codes like that are for filing and bureaucrats, not something that aircraft…
Re Registration of Aircraft: What Do You Need It For?
As of October 1, 2010, the Final Rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and published on July 20, 2010, became effective. It regards re registration of aircraft and renewal of aircraft registration. The Final Rule seeks to provide the
Importance of the Aircraft Registration List for Buyers and Sellers
Do you want to get your plane on the aircraft registration list, yet aren’t entirely sure how it all works? Or, do you want to get the information from the list so that you can make the best decision for an upcoming purchase? There are a number of reasons to get on that list. At…
How to Add a Plane to the FAA Database
When you own your own airplane, the sky is quite literally the limit. You have the freedom to design your own flight plan and clear the runway to your destination of choice. While aviation may not be the right hobby for everyone, for a select few it is the only way to spend their free…