How to Reserve N Number

[RV7Factory]

There is an N-number I would love to reserve, however it is currently registered to an oooold airliner. It is has been on the "Registrations at Risk" list for some time, with the status of "Undeliverable". When I do a TX corporations search on the owner, the status of the company comes back as NO STANDING, FRANCHISE RESPONSIBILITY ENDED, which is somewhat inconclusive. Im thinking the company is gone and the plane is rotting in some graveyard somewhere.

Anyone know how long it takes for the registration to be revoked and the number released?

[RV8RIVETER]

I saw the same thing, when I was looking for N-numbers. In my case it used to belong to the original White Lightning that crashed. I went ahead and asked for it and they gave it to me. So, if that is the one you want it doesn't hurt to ask.

Good Luck
Wade Lively
N100WL, reserved

[RV7Factory]

Wade, who did you ask? The old owner? The FAA?

I have been searching for a phone number, but have come up empty handed. The owner is a corporation in TX, which does not list any corporate officers. I also searched for the agent of service (for the corp.), and while I have and address, I can't locate a phone number. Sure, I could send a letter to the the corp or the agent of service, but I would prefer to give call first before putting anything in writing.

Thanks!

[gmcjetpilot]

Call the Feds and talk to them, they can send a letter out and give notice to clear it up. I know a little about this because I got a number and months later they took it back because of a mistake they made, long story. Any way I got a little insight to the goings on.

My story ended well. They went in and found some numbers that appeared reserved to me but where what I think you called "Registrations at Risk". The FAA went thru a process of sending a letter out and I got an even better number than I originally had. So I can't say anything bad about the FAA.

I call, write and so on. In the mean time for $10 you may want to reserve a second choice while you work on it. G

[az_gila]

It's a strange system. The number I want was issued in 1974 to a homebuilt helicopter and is listed as "revoked".

In the 70's, when they first allowed custom numbers, you gave a model and s/n, but the plane did not have to be flying yet. I think this helicopter was never finished, but keeps the N-number.

Perhaps I'll try again....

gil in Tucson

...got N16GA reserved for the RV6A
...just painted N12GA on my Tiger
...previously built N33GA...

[Reddsky1]

Hi,

I am new to this whole forum deal.
I am currently building the wings of an RV-8.
Can anyone tell me how to reserve or register an "N" number and when should I do It?

[robertahegy]

Go to the FAA website. They have details and forms to register and reserve numbers. It cost ten bucks to reserve for a year and is renewable. Reserve ASAP as the unique numbers go quickly.

Here is a link:

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certific...try/n_numbers/


Roberta

[aadamson]

Originally Posted by william weesner

why would you want to do that then someone will come around wanting to see the new plane your gonna be paying taxes on the reservation doesnt even gaurantee you'll even get that number...esp if some large company has the sister number and thwen a year from now they need the reserved number

What they heck are you talking about?

a) reserving the number with the FAA, does provide you and only you access to the number. The big company can't come and get it unless you agree to allow that to happen. That is as long as you keep paying your reservation fee each year.

b) taxes don't have anything to do with reserving an N number. They have everything to do with the Bill of sale and final registration. Neither of which you do when you reserve a number.

[ww2planes]

You are right on aadamson. Nobody can take your number if you have it reserved. You have to jump through a lot of hoops including getting the owners permission even if the number is suspended or expired. I jumped through them all and got what I wanted. Mine was suspended on a balloon from the 70's. I had to track down the original owner and get a letter to the FAA from him and send in one of my own but I did it and the FAA says that it is mine.

As far as paying taxes, you usually don't have to pay anything until it makes the transition from parts to official airplane. When it happens, those are the rules and as long as you are going to fly you might as well get used to following them.

Go get your number and make it the one you want. If you need help let me know and I will be glad to do so. By the way, the FAA was very helpful and timely responding to my e-mails.

[beattiema]

I've had my number reserved for 3yrs now. No problem, no taxes. Follow Robertas link to the FAA site and spend the 10 bucks. Just remember to renew every year. FAA sends a reminder before the renewal is due.

Mark
N642ML reserved
RV6 fuselage in work.