Registration Delays

Mel · #1 02-21-2007, 07:04 AM

Just a heads-up. If you think you will get your airplane done by the end of this year, you need to think about sending in your registration NOW. Right now registration in Oklahoma City is somewhat normal. However, the deadline for "grandfathered" E-LSA is January 31, 2008, so toward the end of the year, there will most likely be long delays. Also, when you fill out the paperwork, make sure to get everything right. If everything is right, you should get it back in 2-4 weeks. If there is ANYTHING wrong, delays can easily run into months.

Jamie · #2 02-21-2007, 07:32 AM

Here's a nice little article from EAA regarding common registration mistakes.

Check it out here

scard · #3 02-21-2007, 10:02 AM

Just to add a little tip for others: Some time ago, there was a bit of discussion about registering with a "model" specification different than Van's. There is a little snafu with that. The Bill of Sale from Vans specifies a "Model: RV-9A" on the original document from them. Then, when you specify "Model: My9A" on the other paperwork, there is an obvious mismatch. My paperwork came right back from the FAA requesting clarification about the model discrepancy. It must clearly all match, so it seems that either one must request a different Bill of Sale from Vans (seems unlikely), or stick with Vans model. How did others do this that have a different model number (Mel)?

Mel · #4 02-21-2007, 10:53 AM

I don't remember Van's listing the model on my BOS. My airplane is registered as an A&M-6 (Ann & Mel's 6th airplane). I have registered several airplanes with the models being different from the kit manufacturer and it has never been questioned. Most of the airplanes I built have been modified and in this case, the kit manufacturer prefers that you change the model. The closest I have ever come to using the kit manufacturer's model was my Moni Motorglider. I simply called it a "Modified Moni".

scard · #5 02-21-2007, 11:15 AM

Hmmm... Vans current bill of sale has the Vans model on it.

alpinelakespilot2000 · #6 02-21-2007, 11:31 AM

When didyou get the bill of sale from Van's, Scott? I've bought all of my kits already and didn't see anything that looked like a bill of sale. Maybe I just missed what I was seeing.

Jamie · #7 02-21-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpinelakespilot2000

When didyou get the bill of sale from Van's, Scott? I've bought all of my kits already and didn't see anything that looked like a bill of sale. Maybe I just missed what I was seeing.

You have to call Van's and request the Bill of Sale be sent to you.

alpinelakespilot2000 · #8 02-21-2007, 11:43 AM

Thanks Jamie.

Paul Thomas · #9 02-21-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie

You have to call Van's and request the Bill of Sale be sent to you.

When I called, I was told you had to have a finishing kit.

JonJay · #10 02-22-2007, 11:50 AM

The AOPA is hooked up with a Title company directly in Ok City. For $85, they walk your paper work directly into the FAA office, past the clerks, and right into the appropriate department. Get the documenation kit from the EAA, your Bill of Sale from Van's, call AOPA or go to the WEB site to get connected to this company. They will also follow up on the process directly with the FAA if you want to know what is going on. You can not do this yourself.
I recieved my registration in about one week. Prompt, courteous, knowledgable, and well worth the money.