faa exchange of ownership

An FAA Exchange of Ownership is Needed for Aircraft Owner Transfers

When you get a new aircraft, you have to register it under your name at the Federal Aviation Administration just like you would a car at the DMV. This also means that should the aircraft switch owners, you will need to register that as well. In order to carry out this process, whether you are…

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Why Should I Comply With the Federal Aviation Administration?

Do you remember when you first got your driver’s license? You had to practice behind the wheel, take a driver’s education class, and head down to the Department of Motor Vehicles to take your exam. In your time as a driver, you have to deal with the DMV on a semi-regular basis, while also adhering…

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What is an N-number and What Do You Need It For?

Do you have an N-number for your plane? Have you ever wondered why it seems like so many of the planes you see have them (while a few may not?) This is one of the more commonly asked questions here at the National Aviation Center. The truth is that registered aircraft in the United States…

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Is It Time to Submit an FAA Aircraft Renewal?

It takes a unique sort of individual to want to fly their own aircraft. While some may get nervous at the thought of being thousands of feet above the ground completely on their own, to you that is just an ideal way to spend an afternoon. Of course, it does take a lot of work…

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How to Use the Aircraft Register Quick Search With Just the Tail Number

As you probably know already, your aircraft’s N-number, which serves as its identification with the Federal Aviation Administration, will be useful beyond registration paperwork. In fact, using the aircraft register quick search, you will be able to access relevant information pertaining to your aircraft by simply using the ID number. Let’s take a look at…

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How to Enter a Plane into the FAA Registry Online

If you have always dreamt of owning your own aircraft, there is no time like the present to turn that dream into a reality. With an aircraft all your own, you have the freedom to take to the skies whenever the urge should strike you, allowing you to cruise above the clouds to your heart’s…

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The Aircraft Registration Application Process Made Simpler

The moment you hear about having to register a vehicle with the government, you will probably immediately feel annoyed about it. After all, experiences with the DMV have probably led you to believe that all registration processes are soul-crushingly dull and inconvenient. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. If you need to register…

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Airplane Tail Numbers Regulations and Standards for Display

In order to maintain organized aircraft registration in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration gives each airplane an identifying number that makes it easily traceable in matters of ownership. In order to be effective, these numbers will need to be displayed on each aircraft’s surface, which is why they are referred to as airplane…