Tip: Stupid mistake - Don't forget the paperwork

Mike S · #1 08-19-2010, 07:37 PM

Well, I just hope others will be able to learn from my most recent error.

I am just about ready to declare the 10 ready for inspection.

So, I decided it was time to get the paperwork going, so I would have everything ready for the inspector

I had gotten the EAA registration kit a few months ago, so I got it out of hiding, and started going through it-------Hmmm, what is this about sending the registration application to Oklahoma City 90--120 days ahead of time

I thought the guy who was going to inspect the plane took care of all that stuff when he came to visit.

WRONG

Stupid me, now I am looking at weeks or maybe months before the next step of the process can even begin----

So, for anybody out there even thinking about being done with their plane, dont forget the paperwork till the last minute.

As of now, I am in self imposed exile while I repeat my

"Dummy Me" mantra until I reach enlightenment.

"Owa Tagu Siam" "Owa Tagu Siam" "Owa Tagu Siam"

AltonD · #2 08-19-2010, 07:59 PM

If you can get the paper work to the FAA, it does not take more than a couple of weeks (mine took about a week).

AltonD · #3 08-19-2010, 08:00 PM

And another thing. . .
You have to get the form from the FSDO and the bill o sale from van's

Rick S. · #4 08-19-2010, 08:04 PM

Hey Mike, make sure you send your paperwork to the FAA at least 3 months ahead of time...

Actually they are pretty quick, you should see it in about two weeks if they process you as fast as they did me. Maybe you should call and tell them you moderate for VAF and see if you can get in the front of the line

Mel did my inspection and he DID do everything except the registration..I already completed that, well in advance, like a year, knew it would take time, was prepared, not even a firefighter, only a boy scout, knew better, read the EAA package....sorry, I'll stop the chop busting.

Geico266 · #5 08-19-2010, 08:34 PM

This is kinda fun watchin Mike mumble to himself in the corner over there!-------------------------->

"Dummy Me" mantra until I reach enlightenment.
"Dummy Me" mantra until I reach enlightenment.
"Dummy Me" mantra until I reach enlightenment.
"Dummy Me" mantra until I reach enlightenment.

"Owa Tagu Siam" "Owa Tagu Siam" "Owa Tagu Siam"

Congrats on getting the -10 to this point! No worries mate! Paperwork snafoos are pretty normal. If this is the worst that happens Mike you are well on your way to have a very nice airplane.

gasman · #6 08-20-2010, 01:37 AM

Mike, Welcome to VAF!

We are to help you. But at times, you must help yourself................

ps. just couldn't help it.........

L.Adamson · #7 08-20-2010, 07:00 AM

Now that the FAA is much quicker...............you can check for results on the Internet FAA database after 10 days or so.

L.Adamson --- RV6A

JonJay · #8 08-20-2010, 07:31 AM

I believe the EAA has an agreement with a company that is located physically in the same bldg in OK. For a nominal fee, they will hand carry your registration and help you get it through. It has been some time, but if I remember the fee was quite reasonable and I got my registration in a few days.

apkp777 · #9 08-20-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JonJay

I believe the EAA has an agreement with a company that is located physically in the same bldg in OK. For a nominal fee, they will hand carry your registration and help you get it through. It has been some time, but if I remember the fee was quite reasonable and I got my registration in a few days.

Funny how in the U.S. we can pay a "nominal fee" to get expedited service. Many countries just call that what it is. Bribery. And that did keep me out of a Mexican jail one time! I'll save that for another discussion.

JonJay · #10 08-20-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by apkp777

Funny how in the U.S. we can pay a "nominal fee" to get expedited service. Many countries just call that what it is. Bribery. And that did keep me out of a Mexican jail one time! I'll save that for another discussion.

It is a private service and they do help you with the paper work too. They are not part of the FAA or EAA for that matter. You can fill out your own paper work and hand carry it to OK too. That is really all they are doing. (I am sure they buy someone lunch or something from time to time.)