N-number in Purge Period
My experience with the FAA regarding recovering an N-number, that for whatever reason, that was in the 5-year "purge" classification, is that there is no FAA reg that covers this transition back to active status. Typically, when the waiting period is over, and the number is returned to the "available" pool, a "sniper" is ready and waiting to scoop it up for resale later. The more unique the number is, the more attractive it is to the sniping community.
Ask me how I know - I worked on such a situation for a year and half without much to show for my efforts except frustration.
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