A lot of documents are important requirements at the time of getting your aircraft documentation, but not all of them are as self-explanatory as the registration certificate. For example, you might be wondering what is an airworthiness certificate, and why it’s so important for the process. Here you can find all the answers you need.…
Author: FAA Staff
Can I Choose My N-Number?
If your hobbies include taking to the skies, chances are good that you have an independent spirit. If you are a pilot with a streak of individualism, you may be interested in having a customized n-number that separates your airplane from others. Fortunately, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does allow for a degree of personalization…
Reinstate Aircraft Registration if Expired
We all know that your aircraft registration needs to be valid in order to be able to fly, which means that you shouldn’t let it expire. Let’s talk about the process to renew your registration and, should you need to, how to reinstate aircraft registration. When to Renew Your Airplane Registration? If you want to…
Registering, Updating, and Consulting the Civil Aircraft Register
In order to maintain a consistent record of the civil aircraft in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that airplane owners register their aircraft with them. This gives way to the Civil Aircraft Register, the record of all the civilian airplanes owned and operated in the United States. Let’s take a look into…
Understanding the N-Number From the FAA
While searching for how to properly register your aircraft you might have encountered the term “N-number”. What is it? Do I have to get one for my plane? Can I choose it? How do I get it? These are just some of the questions you might have thought about once you read the word. And…
How to Complete an FAA Change of Address
If you have a strong interest in aviation, you probably find the feeling of freedom it affords to be pretty appealing. In truth, how could you not? By owning your own aircraft, you can take off at just a moment’s notice, jetting to the location of your choice, both near or far. Of course, piloting…
FAA Change of Address and Other Forms for When Life Changes Course
When you’re flying your plane, and something changes, you alter your course. Maybe the wind shifted, perhaps there’s a storm, or maybe you just changed your mind about where you wanted to go. At the National Aviation Center, we have the forms that allow you to stay in compliance with the FAA when you decide…
How Long is Aircraft Registration Good For?
Almost 40 years ago there was a movie called “The never ending story”. It told the story of Atreyu’s journey, and suggested that it had happened many times before and would probably happen again. Aircraft registration is a bit like “The never ending story”. You will have to do it again every three years. Regardless…
How Do I Change My Address with the FAA? Here’s a Step by Step Guide
Are you asking yourself “How do I change my address with the FAA”? Well, do you have to? The answer to both these questions will be right here on the National Aviation Center platform. How Do I Change My Address with the FAA It’s always important to keep in mind that your aircraft registration always…
Plane Registration Renewal Explained
You’re probably well aware of just how important it is to maintain your plane registration in order if you’re actively using the aircraft. This means that if the expiration date is coming up, you should look into the process for plane registration renewal. Since this can get confusing, especially if the registration already expired, so…