Initial Aircraft Registration

Initial Aircraft Registration: A Complete FAA Compliance Guide

You must initially register your aircraft through a procedure to operate your aircraft in the United States. All aircraft owners must register aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before flight. Air safety and regulatory compliance have stewardship, accountability, and oversight. Whether you buy, import, or build aircraft, you will need to apply toward your…

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Register Your Airplane and So Much More with Us

The thrill of owning your own airplane is almost overwhelming, particularly at the beginning. For many, this is a dream come true, the culmination of years upon years of hard work. As soon as the moment’s complete, your head might be swimming with a million different questions: what’s next? How do I make sure this…

Aircraft Registration

Should You Use Your Plane Dealer’s Aircraft Registration?

Are you ready to hit the open blue skies in your new aircraft? Are you prepared to fly anywhere from 460-575mph? Not so fast! You’ll need to apply for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration from the FAA Aircraft Registry before you can legally operate any aircraft within the U.S. This certificate should be in the aircraft…

Civil Aircraft Register

Civil Aircraft Register for Beginners

If you have ever owned an aircraft in the United States then you must know how important it is to register your plane with the FAA’s Civil Aircraft Register. The FAA is no other than the Federal Aviation Administration, and you need to register with them the same way you have to do it with…

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How to Get an Aircraft Certificate of Registration Replacement

Sometimes, keeping track of all the paperwork that life entails gets complicated. If you have misplaced your airplane’s registration document, there is no need to panic. You can obtain an aircraft certificate of registration replacement, and the National Aviation Center can help. As an airplane owner and aviator, you understand the responsibilities that come with…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What is an N-Number Inquiry?

Have you always wondered what it would be like to own an airplane? Perhaps you went through getting your pilot’s license and would like to have a plane that you could use at your leisure so you could travel, go away with friends and family, or just go for a ride in the beautiful sky…