registration questions

[jselvatici]

Originally Posted by jnorris

On the bill of sale from Van's, you should cross out "Aircraft" and write "Kit" next to it. It is not an aircraft until it is certificated.

On your application for registration, the aircraft manufacturer will be your name (or your corporation or LLC if that's applicable). Do NOT put VANS as the aircraft manufacturer. (Assuming this is amateur-built and not ELSA.)

One note about model names. Remember that the entire model name as shown on the registration has to also show up on the data plate and airworthiness certificate. KEEP IT SHORT! I did a certification once where the builder put down the model name as "Pietenpol aircamper 1932". Try to get THAT to fit on a data plate! Shorter is better for everyone involved.

Thank you all for the inputs here. It is much clear now.

Have a great Friday!

[jcarne]

One last question. I have included a note/letter requesting my reserve N number be assigned but what should I then put in box 1 on 8050-1? I put "please assign reserved N187E" as you can see in the pic. Probably over thinking this.

[jselvatici]

Does someone can guide me to choose the correct options on the 8050-88 Form?
I'm kind of lost on this one. Which options should I choose?



Help is appreciated since my registration is pending because I need to send this.

Thank you all.

[jnorris]

Originally Posted by jcarne

One last question. I have included a note/letter requesting my reserve N number be assigned but what should I then put in box 1 on 8050-1? I put "please assign reserved N187E" as you can see in the pic. Probably over thinking this.

No note necessary. Just write that N number on the registration application. they'll make the connection.

Originally Posted by jselvatici

Does someone can guide me to choose the correct options on the 8050-88 Form?
I'm kind of lost on this one. Which options should I choose?



Help is appreciated since my registration is pending because I need to send this.

Assuming that you are talking about a Van's RV series aircraft, you will check box #2, stating that the aircraft was built from a kit.

[RV7A Flyer]

Originally Posted by jcarne

One last question. I have included a note/letter requesting my reserve N number be assigned but what should I then put in box 1 on 8050-1? I put "please assign reserved N187E" as you can see in the pic. Probably over thinking this.

You're just going to confuse them with all those extra words, seriously. Just put the N-number in there.

As in all business correspondence, I enclosed a cover sheet:

Please find enclosed the forms for registration of a new experimental/amateur-built aircraft. Enclosed are forms 8050-1, 8050-2 and 8050-88. Also, please find enclosed a copy of the Confirmation of Reservation of United States Registration Number, form 8050-110, showing registration number N_____ reserved by me. Please apply this N-number to the requested aircraft registration.

Also enclose is a check for the fees for this registration, in the amount of $5.00.

Thank you for your assistance blah blah blah...

[jcarne]

Okay, thanks for the responses guys. Just the N number it is.

[FinnFlyer]

Originally Posted by jnorris

...
Assuming that you are talking about a Van's RV series aircraft, you will check box #2, stating that the aircraft was built from a kit.

I'm beginning to wonder if that is true in my case. RV-4 "project". Vert stab and rudder from totaled N30RV. Some skins cut from roll of alum stock. Been trough multiple owners, including at least one trade. Certainly not built from a "kit" directly from Vans.

Finn

[RV7A Flyer]

Originally Posted by FinnFlyer

I'm beginning to wonder if that is true in my case. RV-4 "project". Vert stab and rudder from totaled N30RV. Some skins cut from roll of alum stock. Been trough multiple owners, including at least one trade. Certainly not built from a "kit" directly from Vans.

Finn

Well, you may consider that if it's from a kit such an RV, then the assessment of meeting the 51% rule has (for Van's aircraft) already been done for you. If not, you will probably have to detail out all the work in a big list and indicate which was prefabbed, which was not, and who did the work to prove you meet the 51% rule.

Something to consider.