Required documents to transfer title of an aircraft?

Required documents to transfer title of an aircraft?

• A. Form AC 8050-1 Aircraft Registration Application; Form AC 8050-2 Aircraft Bill of Sale; N-number physically removed or painted over by seller if foreign/necessary.
• B. Form AC 8050-2 Aircraft Bill of Sale; N-number must remain visible.
• C. Form AC 8050-1 Aircraft Registration Application only.
• D. No forms are required to transfer title.

Answer: (A)

Transferring ownership of an aircraft requires both proof of the sale and an update to the FAA’s registration records. The bill of sale (Form AC 8050-2) documents the transfer of title and proves the seller’s transfer of ownership. The registration application (Form AC 8050-1) is used by the new owner to record the aircraft in their name and obtain or update the certificate of registration. In addition, the N-number should be physically removed or painted over by the seller if the aircraft is destined for foreign transfer or otherwise requires marking changes; this helps prevent confusion or misregistration during export or after the sale, whereas domestically the registration update will ultimately take effect as the FAA processes the transfer.

Transferring ownership of an aircraft requires both proof of the sale and an update to the FAA’s registration records. The bill of sale (Form AC 8050-2) documents the transfer of title and proves the seller’s transfer of ownership. The registration application (Form AC 8050-1) is used by the new owner to record the aircraft in their name and obtain or update the certificate of registration. In addition, the N-number should be physically removed or painted over by the seller if the aircraft is destined for foreign transfer or otherwise requires marking changes; this helps prevent confusion or misregistration during export or after the sale, whereas domestically the registration update will ultimately take effect as the FAA processes the transfer.