The Federal Aviation Administration has very specific guidelines on how to register aircraft, which can often get confusing and intimidating. Let’s take a closer look at the process of FAA airplane registration. FAA Airplane Registration Upon getting an aircraft here in the United States, it will be very important for you to get your registration…
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Understanding the FAA’s Aircraft Registration Database
What is the point of submitting all those forms and documentation at the time of filing for aircraft registration? Where does all this information go? Well, it goes right to the aircraft registration database. FAA Aircraft Registration Database Part of why it’s so important to register your aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration is to…
What Information Does an Aircraft Abstract Provide and How to Request it
What happens to all the documentation that you submit to the Federal Aviation Administration? Well, in short, it is stored in their database for present and future reference. This doesn’t just mean that they have access to it. You, and just about anybody, can also consult it by way of an aircraft abstract. What Information…
What to Know About the Tail Number Lookup and its Display Guidelines
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 tail number lookup, you will be able to access relevant information pertaining to your aircraft. Allow us to give you a quick breakdown of how useful this number will be. Your Aircraft’s…
The Importance of Your Aircraft Registration Certificate
Every prospective aircraft owner in the United States should be aware of the importance of getting their aircraft registration certificate in order. Allow us to guide you through the importance of this document. Get Your Aircraft Registration Certificate So, if you just acquired your aircraft, it will be important for you to register it with…
Understanding the Plane Registration Renewal and Reregistration Processes
Like most other government documents, your aircraft registration will have an expiration date, which you will have to pay particular attention to. If you haven’t checked it in a while, make sure you do, because you don’t want to be caught off guard by an expired registration. If the date is coming up, you might…
A Brief Guide on Aircraft Initial Registration and Similar Forms
So, when it comes to registering your aircraft, you need to consider its standing with the Federal Aviation Administration. Let’s go into the specifics of aircraft initial registration and the other circumstances in which you might need to submit other registration forms. Aircraft Initial Registration When we are talking about an aircraft’s initial registration, it’s…
Let’s Go Over How the Requirements For a Plane Transfer of Ownership
As you know, your aircraft registration is tied to, well, the aircraft. It is what ties you, the owner, to it, sure, but should the plane change hands the registration is going along with it. This means that you need to do a plane transfer through the Federal Aviation Administration to make sure the registry…
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…
Get Your N Number Registration and Display Your Tail Number Accordingly
As a prospective aircraft owner, you’ve probably heard of the need for an N number. This serves as the identifying number for aircraft here in the United States. Let’s take a look at what N number registration looks like. Your Airplane N Number Aircraft owners in the United States are probably aware that the Federal…