airplane question

[MiloMorai]

When one buys a used a/c in the USA, how long does one have to change the registration, if there is a time limit?

[Traveler]

There is , you need to file the new owner registration within 10 days I think.   You should be able to check online with the FAA.gov.  got some additional info:

Aircraft registered before October 1, 2010, that are to continue operating as a U.S. civil aircraft, must have a re-registration application filed with the FAA Aircraft Registry in accordance with the schedule shown below.  This will enable the new registration certificate to be issued before the old registration certificate expires.

A re-registration application may be filed as much as 30 days before the three month re-registration window shown below.  Applications made more than 30 days early will be returned to the registered owner with instructions to re-file the application and fee during the assigned time interval.  Fees sent with a premature application will be refunded under separate cover.  It is advised to file at the beginning of the assigned window.  This will allow time to resolve any issue that may arise and delay re-registration. 

 

[Wolfala]

When one buys a used a/c in the USA, how long does one have to change the registration, if there is a time limit?

 Point of clarification. You are talking about buying an aircraft US registered and keeping  US registered

[MiloMorai]

Thanks Traveler.

What are the consequences if one doesn't re-register in the 3 month window?

@Wolfala, yes to your question.

[Traveler]

not sure but I'd guess it involves a fine or a trip to the gado.   You can also do it online now.  if you arer way overdue, I'd just tell them the truth, you lost it.   I had a 1946 J3 that was rebuilt from two other 1946 J3's ,   the only originally part was the tail wheel.  I found all three in an old barn up state NY, bough all three for a total of four thousand dollars.    Then hired an A&E to assemble one aircraft out of the mess.  Flew that for 20 years.

[flight17]

If you don't re-register it in the alotted time after buying, I believe the registry just expires and the plane becomes illegal to fly until it's registered again. However, it's been a while since I studied this, so it may be different.

[MiloMorai]

Thanks guys. One more question. If the registration expires, does the a/c require a new air worthiness certificate and how much would this cost (say for an Extra EA-300) if required?

[Tupac]

Airworthiness never expires, but registration does and it would be unairworthy until remedied.