It is important to know about all of the liens and interests that exist on a piece of civil aircraft equipment. Be aware, as an existing lien on the desired airplane can halt a transaction and provide quite some trouble. Here you can find everything you need to know when recording or filing an airplane…
Author: FAA Staff
Two Things You Need in Order to File an Aircraft Change of Ownership Form
Selling your aircraft to a new owner? Then you’ll have to submit the change of ownership form to the Federal Aviation Administration. Here’s how you can take care of this process easily. Change of Ownership Form If you’re going to sell your aircraft to a new owner, it’s very important to remember that the aircraft…
Does FAA Aircraft Registration Expire?
Yes, it expires every 3 Years per FFA.gov’s latest “Final Ruling” Aircraft owners will have to renew their certificates every 3 years if they were renewed on or after 10/1/2020. Summary of the ruling This final rule amends the FAA’s regulations concerning aircraft registration. Over a 3-year period, this rule will terminate the registration of…
What is an Airplane Transfer of Ownership Form?
If you have a passion for aviation, you probably know a thing or two about airplanes. Chances are, since you were a child, you spent time around airfields learning the various manufacturers and models that took to the skies. Of course, all of this research and know-how likely went toward the plan of buying your…
Plane Reregistration For Every Time Your Registration Expires
Registering your airplane is always the first place when making sure you can fly your new acquisition. After all, it always needs to be active in order for you to operate the aircraft. This is why should you let the registration expire for whatever reason, you will need to go through a plane reregistration process…
Form AC 8050-1: Who Needs It, Why, and Where to Find It
For some, aviation is a lifelong dream. Perhaps as a child, you stared up at the planes in the sky and envisioned yourself in the cockpit. If you are in a position to turn your dreams into reality by purchasing your very own aircraft, you are in an elite company. Being able to take off…
The Importance of FAA Aircraft Records
An airplane is, in many ways, a true marvel of modern engineering. Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend just how much air travel has advanced, technologically speaking, since its advent just over 100 years ago. Still, with thousands of flights taking off every day in the United States alone, it stands to reason that there…
You Can Reinstate Your Aircraft
When you own a car, you know you are responsible not just for following the rules of the road, but for making sure your vehicle has all the proper documents together all the time. This means getting it inspected, having insurance, and having a valid registration. Without an active registration, you cannot operate the vehicle.…
Your Guide For When a Certificate of Aircraft Registration Expires
As an aircraft owner, you must know how to keep your registration in order. This includes knowing what to do when a certificate of aircraft registration expires. What to Do When a Certificate of Aircraft Registration Expires As you probably know already, you should never fly with your registration out of order or else it…
Every Plane FAA Registration Application Explained
The first step in making sure that your plane FAA registration is always in order will be to understand the specifics of the process. There are a lot of different applications that relate to the registration, which we can expand on here. Let’s take a closer look at what these applications all look like. Getting…