Registering your RV

wyoflyer · #1 10-04-2005, 04:23 PM

Just as a heads up for anybody getting close to first flight. My plane has just left the paint shop and I admit that I'm procrastinating a little, but I thought I had better start getting my paperwork ready. Imagine by surprise when the lady at OKC said to expect between 90 and 120 days lead time for the registration application to go through the channels! My plane will be ready to fly in 30 days at the most. She said they have been swamped with applications since the rec. pilots license got passed. I guess I am going to be looking at a completed airplane in my hanger for quite some time before I can fly it. Anybody else experience this situation?.......or is she just giving me a worst case scenario.

bsacks05 · #2 10-04-2005, 05:02 PM

I just sent in my registration application and I'm still a few months away from completion. However, you retain the pink copy of the form and that acts as a temporary proof of registration much like buying a car. I'm not sure how long its good for since I'm at work right now, but I think you may be OK as long as you have applied and retained the pink copy.
Bruce
N659DB

RV6_flyer · #3 10-04-2005, 07:44 PM

I just got off the phone with an airplane owner that is ready for his Airworthiness Inspection. Last time I talked to him was about a month ago and he did not have his registration. He now has the registration.

You will need the registration back from Oklahoma City to get your Special Airworthiness Certificate.

If you are in a hurry, use the AOPA service to get it registered. They have people in Oklahoma City and should be able to walk it through. I know one guy that had 3 registration numbers reserved. Two weeks before his inspection, he phoned AOPA to expidite the registration of the number he wanted. One week later, he had the registration in his hand. Not sure how much extra this cost but it can be done.

Gary

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Originally Posted by wyoflyer

Just as a heads up for anybody getting close to first flight. My plane has just left the paint shop and I admit that I'm procrastinating a little, but I thought I had better start getting my paperwork ready. Imagine by surprise when the lady at OKC said to expect between 90 and 120 days lead time for the registration application to go through the channels! My plane will be ready to fly in 30 days at the most. She said they have been swamped with applications since the rec. pilots license got passed. I guess I am going to be looking at a completed airplane in my hanger for quite some time before I can fly it. Anybody else experience this situation?.......or is she just giving me a worst case scenario.

Ironflight · #4 10-04-2005, 10:09 PM

I sent in my registration the second week in August. Got it back (unfinished)2.5 weeks later because of a minor error on the form (I didn't print my name as well as sign it in the signature block), signed it, sent it back the next day. Two weeks later, almost ready for inspection, I called them, she had it on her desk, and put it in the mail that afternoon.

I think the 90 days is way worst case, and if you give them a reasonable couple of weeks, then call (and don't treat them like the enemy!), they'll get you taken car of. YMMV of course....

Paul Dye

flybill7 · #5 10-05-2005, 12:42 PM

I registered a Kitfox six months ago. I sent the paperwork in. 2-3 weeks later I got a response saying that the bill of sale chain was incomplete plus I forgot to send in the $5 check! (Lesson learned: Use a checklist to make sure you send in all the required stuff). I wrote them a letter explaining the bill of sale discrepancy plus the $5. A couple of weeks later the registration certificate showed up!

I concur, the 90 days is worst-case. I'd say it is probably 30 days if you're paperwork is complete.

... Bill
Severna Park, MD
RV-7 Fuse

wyoflyer · #6 10-05-2005, 04:15 PM

Well, you guys are giving me hope. I did talk to the EAA this morning and they said that the 90+ days sounded rather unreasonable.......however, if at all possible, don't mess up the application. Make sure it is filled out correctly. He said a couple points are to have a physical address, not just a box number. And also to make sure the chain of ownership is clear and correct.

mark manda · #7 10-05-2005, 04:16 PM

I followed up on Gary's advice above.

Val at AOPA in OKC needs the following

the completed form- 8050-88 (?) the one in triplicate, with a Bill of Sale, heck I forgot number 3.

#4-- a check for a $100.

She's sending me the triplicate form in the mail.

1-800/711-0087 ext. 213

(how long does it take to rivet bottom skins on wings, mount wings, build a canopy wind screen, rivet top deck, build an inspection plate in top deck, paint fiberglass.... and move to airport?) I'm guessing 45 days. roll the dice or a ben franklin for procrastinating?

rv8ch · #8 10-05-2005, 10:18 PM

To save 100 bucks I'd roll the dice. If you don't goof up the form, the FAA will have the paperwork done before you have completed your aircraft!

kevinh · #9 10-05-2005, 10:52 PM

Yep. In June of this year I sent in my registration paperwork, 2.5 weeks later I had my white registration card from the FAA.

az_gila · #10 10-06-2005, 12:05 AM

Also keep your names straight.....

If you are John Q. Smith on one form, don't be J.Q. Smith on another... keep all of your names the same...

If both of your names could be first names, it might help to capitalize your last name -such as - Patrick RUSSELL

The FAA likes clean paperwork that matches...

gil A