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Old 06-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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Cool N number size

I noticed in some of the recent plane pics from the Bahama's trip that several of the planes had only 3 inch tail numbers. I was under the impression that 12 inch numbers where required for travel to/from the US. Has something changed regarding the FAA/Customs requirements on this?

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Old 06-07-2011, 11:24 PM
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Old 06-08-2011, 01:25 AM
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They are needed in the ADIZ on the way in and the way out but there is no one to enforce the requirement on the way out.

45.29
(h) After March 7, 1988, each operator of an aircraft penetrating an ADIZ or DEWIZ shall display on that aircraft temporary or permanent nationality and registration marks at least 12 inches high.

45.22
(c) No person may operate an aircraft under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section--
(1) In an ADIZ or DEWIZ described in Part 99 of this chapter unless it temporarily bears marks in accordance with Secs. 45.21 and 45.23 through 45.33;
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Old 06-08-2011, 08:14 AM
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Cool Temporary N numbers

Sounds like some of the flyers taped on numbers for the return trip only. Probably a good idea as long as you don't forget to do it! That way the taped on numbers would be easier to get off on your return since they didn't bake on in the sun.
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Old 06-08-2011, 01:45 PM
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The international standard is for permanent 50cm markings on the side and 50 cm markings under the wing (ICAO Annex 7).

Of course, any sovereign state can record differences from ICAO, just as the US does.

In Europe, the ICAO standard is enforced with relatively few exceptions.
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Old 11-28-2012, 10:03 AM
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Default N Number Size

I am about to have my plane painted and with that the N number. I want the options to be able to fly into Canadian airspace. I understand the US requirements and that the Canadian requirements are different. Looking for advice on size. I want to keep the number as small as possible but still not raise any issues when in Canadian airspace. Suggestions?

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Old 11-28-2012, 10:08 AM
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Also verify the size needed to come back to the USA. From my Bahamas, Caymans and Mexico trips it was 12 inches. I used electrical tape. Not pretty but I believe that I adhere to the requirement.
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Old 11-28-2012, 10:09 AM
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3" is what is required.

IF you go very far north in Canada or into an ADIZ in the US, then you need 12" numbers.

Several of us few through Canada in our RV's with 3" N numbers to Alaska. We did not go in any ADIZ or areas in Canada that required the 12" numbers.
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Old 11-28-2012, 10:20 AM
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Interesting Article on the subject
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Old 11-28-2012, 01:08 PM
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The EAA article doesn't mention fonts.

This one is exactly "legal" and you can give a copy to the guy who CAD cuts vinyl or paint masks -

http://www.dafont.com/amarillo-usaf.font
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