faa change of address

A Quick Guide to the FAA Change of Address Application

You are probably already aware of how important it is to get your initial aircraft registration. This will be the beginning of your airplane ownership, and the rest will be to keep it in order. Part of this process will sometimes involve the FAA change of address. Registering Your Aircraft’s Address When you first registered…

Airplane Claim of Lien

How to File an Airplane Claim of Lien

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…

FAA Aircraft Registration

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…

Airplane Transfer of Qwnership

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…

Form AC 8050-1

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…

faa records

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…

reinstate your aircraft

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.…