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.…
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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…
How to Read (and Understand) Airplane Tail Numbers
Has aviation always been a hobby of yours? Maybe it is your lifelong dream to own your own airplane, and you have finally arrived at a point in your life where it is possible? If so, you probably know a thing or two about airplanes. You can identify manufacturers and models, and you may even…
Why Do You Need to Tell The FAA About Your Change of Address?
There are all sorts of reasons to make a move. Maybe you’ve landed a new job in a different state, or you’re simply done with long, cold winters and are looking for year-round warm weather. Whatever necessitates your move, the excitement that comes with a new home can also bring the bureaucratic headache of updating…
A Quick Guide on the AC8050-1 Form
If you are a fan of aviation, it is probably an interest you have held for a long time. Perhaps since you were a child, you looked up at the skies with wonderment as airplanes crossed the big blue expanse. As you got older, maybe you began studying and completing the necessary coursework to obtain…
Why is the National Aviation Center Legit?
Have you been looking at our website and maybe wondered if we were something of a “scam”? If you did, shame on you. Just kidding. But have you seen many other places online that take care of your aircraft documentation in a timely manner and are not expensive at all? The truth is that, when…
N Number Search and Other FAA Registration Consults
The N number is the identifying number given to an aircraft upon registration. Not only does it identify the airplane during its everyday use, but it’s also the key to looking up information related to it. Let’s talk about what an N number search is. National Aircraft Registry Part of why it’s so important for…
Inside the FAA Registry: How It Supports the Aviation Industry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Registry is the authoritative source of information for aircraft registration and certification in the United States. Operating within this crucial component of the FAA, the National Aviation Center plays a vital role in supporting the aviation industry. This article delves into the functions and contributions of the National Aviation Center…
Update Your Registration with the Aircraft Registration Address Change Form
Here at the National Aviation Center, we can help you get your aircraft registration, but that’s only the first step out of many. We can also help you with keeping it up to date. The aircraft registration address change form, for example, is there to help you update your registration if needed. Aircraft Registration Address…