Lost Airworthiness Certificate

Bob Hoffman · #1 04-29-2008, 07:34 AM

Has anyone ever needed to replace (don't ask) their Air Worthiness Certificate from the FAA ?? How and what do they require??
Any help would be appreciated.
Bob

N395V · #2 04-29-2008, 08:10 AM

Back when I knew less than I know now about experimentals and had just purchased my F1, I did not realize that the phase I documentation from the DAR was actually part of the airworthiness certificate. I thought it rather a PITA to carry around a huge wad of paper so I trashed them. Now trying to sell it I realize they are needed in the plane. Sent a letter to the aircraft certification branch and they sent me a set of the phase 1 papers and new certificate.

dhammer · #3 04-29-2008, 08:27 AM

Don't know much about Experimental, but when we buy or sell and aircraft that gets a new "N" number, we take the registration and change paperwork to any FSDO and they will type a new one with the new number on it. I'd call the local FSDO and ask them. I'm sure they can steer you the right way.

Bubblehead · #4 04-29-2008, 08:44 AM

All the paperwork on the plane is available from the FAA on a CD for $10. When I bought my -8 the FLight Limitations had been lost. I called the FAA in OKC and found the right person pretty quickly. She sent the CD with a bill for $10 included. It was the least painful interaction with the US Govt I've ever had.

I'll check tonight at home to see if I have the contact info.

Mel · #5 04-29-2008, 08:55 AM

The local FSDO and now some DARs can issue a replacement airworthiness certificate.

MacNab · #6 04-29-2008, 11:47 AM

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ense_holdr.php

We have a pilot shop at our airport here that also has a very nice registration holder made here locally. They retail for about $12. With all the apparent interest in these things maybe I should try to arrange a GROUP BUY for some of you guys.

I'll take a picture of mine and post it later.

MacNab · #7 04-29-2008, 06:57 PM

That's what I get for copying and pasting a truncated link from a previous post.

Here's the correct one, but I think you already got it. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ense_holdr.php

I'll try to post a picture of my locally made reg. sleeve to your other request thread when I get a chance.

Bubblehead · #8 05-01-2008, 08:38 AM

When I needed a copy of my Operating Limitations I called 405-954-3116 which I think is the A/C Registration Branch of the FAA. Through them I ordered a CD of all the available documents in the FAA files. It cost $10, and I got it about a week later. It had the A/W certificate, registration information, etc. all included.