Aircraft Registration Attorneys Helping You Comply with Filing Requirements

Airplane owners must register their aircraft to fly it legally. Aircraft registration is similar to a car’s license plate or a ship’s registration. It’s a code unique to a single aircraft, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires it to be visible on every civil aircraft’s exterior. The code identifies the airplane and is associated with the airplane’s owner.

Aero Law Center helps airplane owners determine the eligibility of their airplanes and register their airplanes according to FAA regulations. It is illegal to fly an unregistered aircraft. Airplane owners that fly unregistered planes could face criminal penalties if caught, including fines of up to $27,500 and imprisonment for up to three years.

Airplane owners must adequately fill out the aircraft registration forms through the FAA and include information such as business purpose or intent, partnership arrangements, and other details related to conducting aviation travel.

Aero Law Center helps airplane owners navigate the registration and renewal process and filing of the necessary paperwork. When you partner with us, you will save time, money, and frustration in doing the registration process right the first time.

Consult our law firm before proceeding with the airplane registration process to avoid setbacks or pitfalls that could set your aviation business back.

What is Aircraft Registration?

Aircraft registration allows for the identification of an airplane using an alpha-numeric mark visible on an airplane’s exterior. The registration code consists of a one or two-character alphanumeric code indicating nationality and a registration suffix of one to five characters for the specific aircraft.

Traveling from one country to another changes the registration code or when an airplane changes ownership. Airplane owners operate planes in multiple jurisdictions, so they have options regarded where to register the aircraft.

Many airplane owners choose the United States Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registry (N-Registry). It offers airplane owners an inexpensive way to file and obtain an airplane title transfer, registration, and security documents. The N-Registry issues Certificates of Aircraft Registration for commercial and general aviation use.

Airplane owners must be U.S. citizens to register and fulfill all operating requirements outlined by the FAA. It is wise to use our legal services during aircraft registration to ensure your business operations comply with U.S. law and regulations.

Does Aircraft Registration Expire?

Aircraft registration expires three to 36 months after an airplane’s last registration period or renewal. Airplane owners must register for re-renewal of their planes or airplanes five months before the registration window expires. Doing so will trigger the delivery of a new certificate before the prior certificate expires, according to faa.gov.

Using the FAA’s Registration Renewal Schedule as an example, September 1^st is the date to apply if the last renewal date was August 1^st. The expiration date, as such, is January 31^st. Airplane owners must meet this deadline to obtain registration.

Airplane owners will receive a notice to renew registration from the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch through the mail six months before the airplane’s expiration date. This also gives airplane owners enough to engage legal counsel like Aero Law Center to ensure the accuracy of the application. Any errors can be a setback in obtaining approval.

Airplane renewals can be completed online, or a form can be filled out and mailed in through faa.gov. Airplane owners must possess an official aircraft registration to conduct aviation business. Without registration, an airplane does not have the authority to operate. We can offer guidance regarding registration renewals and airplane eligibility requirements.

What are Requirements for Aircraft Registration?

Aero Law Center is explicitly familiar with the aircraft registration process. Airplane owners can save time and effort and contact our law firm to handle the registration process. Airplane owners must understand eligibility requirements, registration deadlines, and FAA regulations.

New airplane owners will benefit from our assistance if this is their first time filing for an airplane certification. Any setbacks in the registration process can result in costly setbacks for airplane owners.

The FAA recognizes the following factors when issuing aircraft registrations. They include:

• Individuals must be U.S. citizens, including any business partners
• An aircraft must be registered in the legal name of its owner, and the owner must provide evidence of ownership and pay a registration fee of $5.00 per aircraft
• An aircraft may be registered under 49 U.S. C 44103
• Applicants must submit an Aircraft Registration Application or AC Form 8050-1
• Corporations must apply for registration under 49 U.S.C. 44102
• Signatures of the airplane owner and any partners are required under AC Form 8050-1
• Applicants must include a U.S. registration number on the Aircraft Registration Application form
• Manufacturers, distributors, and dealers must file for a temporary registration number

Contact Aero Law Center to understand requirements regarding aircraft registration and how our firm can assist. Book a consultation today: 954-869-8950.

How Can a Lawyer Help with Aircraft Registration?

Airplane owners must register their aircraft with the FAA to conduct aviation business. The registration process through the FAA is not as straightforward as some may think. Airplane owners will benefit from the help of Aero Law Center to ensure details and information are submitted correctly. Any errors or wrong information could result in registration denial.

For example, business partners of airplane owners must also meet eligibility requirements to obtain airplane registration. Airplane owners might overlook important information like this.

Another way Aero Law Center helps airplane owners with aircraft registration is through renewal. The FAA requires airplane owners to re-register their aircraft. Failure to comply with the FAA’s rules has consequences. If renewal isn’t completed, airplane owners might have to ground the plane or default on a lease agreement.

Airplane owners leave the details of the aircraft registration process up to Aero Law Center to avoid any missteps and potential disruption to their business. Inaccuracies in the registration process will cost airplane owners time and money if they cannot fly their airplane or airplanes.

Get familiar with the airplane registration process with the help of our experienced aviation attorneys. Aero Law Center helps airplane owners successfully operate and run their aviation businesses and comply with essential regulations to avoid liabilities.

Schedule a consultation with Aero Law Center regarding your airplane registration needs: 954-869-8950.