AC Form 8050-5 Dealer's Aircraft Registration Certificate Application

OMB Control No. 2120-0024
Collection Expires 02/28/2025
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burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation
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DEALER’S AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration

INSTRUCTIONS: Mail this application with check or money order, payable to FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION to Civil Aviation Registry, P.O. Box 25504, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.
This form may be filled out and submitted online at: CARES.FAA.gov
Telephone: 405-954-3116

1. NAME & MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT

2. ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS

Name

(No., Street, City, and ZIP code.)
NOTE:
PHYSICAL LOCATION/ADDRESS REQUIRED,
P.O. BOX OR MAIL DROP ADDRESSES ARE UNACCEPTABLE

Number and Street

Apt/Suite #

P.O Box

Rural Route

Number and Street
Apt/Suite#
City
State (or Foreign
Province, State, Country)
Telephone Number

(

State (or Foreign
Province, State, Country)

Zip Code
)

City

Email Address

Zip Code

3. BUSINESS THE APPLICANT IS SUBSTANTIALLY ENGAGED IN (Check at least one)

4. OWNERSHIP (Check one)
Individual

(1)

Manufacture of aircraft

Partnership

(2)

The distribution or sale of new aircraft under authority of a franchise, license,
letter of authority, agreement, or other arrangement from the manufacturer or his
authorized agent.

Corporation

(3)

Co-Ownership

(4)

The distribution or sale of used aircraft through ordinary trade channels

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

(7)

Non-Citizen Corporation granted exemption
from 14 CFR 47.65

(8)

5. APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR DEALER’S AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
NUMBER OF CERTIFICATES APPLIED FOR

AMOUNT OF CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ATTACHED

$

ATTENTION! Read the following before signing this application
A false or dishonest answer to any question in this application may be grounds for punishment by fine, or imprisonment, or both. (18 U.S.C. 1001)
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that each person whose name appears hereon as an applicant: (check appropriate paragraph)
is a citizen of the United States as defined in Title 49 United States Code 40102(a)(15), has an established place of business located at the address set
forth in item 2 of this application; and that the applicant is substantially engaged in the manufacture of aircraft, the distribution or sale of new aircraft, or the
distribution or sale of used aircraft as set forth in item 3 of this application.
is a non-citizen corporation which has been granted Exemption number ___________ to the requirements of Title 14 C.F.R. 47.65 (U.S. citizenship), has an
established place of business located at the address set forth in item 2 of this application; and that the applicant is substantially engaged in the
manufacture of aircraft, the distribution or sale of new aircraft, or the distribution or sale of used aircraft as set forth in item 3 of this application.

DATE

TITLE (MUST AGREE WITH OWNERSHIP CHECKED IN ITEM 4)

SIGNATURE (INK OR DIGITAL) AND NAME TYPED OR
PRINTED

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Federal Aviation Act provided for issuance of dealer’s aircraft registration certificates to be used as an alternative for the certificate of aircraft registration. This form
identifies the applicant as a person engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, or selling aircraft. The signature certifies U.S. citizenship as required by the Act.
Incomplete submission will prevent or delay issuance of dealer’s aircraft registration certificates.
2. Before operating an aircraft he owns while using his dealer’s aircraft registration
1. A citizen of the United States means (a) an individual who is a citizen of the
certificate, the holder of the certificate (other than a manufacturer) must send to the
United States; or (b) a partnership each of whose partners is an individual who is
Civil Aviation Registry evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that he is the owner
a citizen of the United States; or (c) a corporation or association organized under
of the aircraft. (Limitations may be found in Section 47.69 of the Federal Aviation
the laws of the United States or a State, the District of Columbia, or a Territory or
Regulations.)
possession of the United States, of which the president and at least two-thirds of
3. A Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate expires one year after the date on
the board of directors and other managing officers are citizens of the United
which it was issued. All additional certificates expire on the date of expiration of the
States, and in which at least 75 percent of the voting interest is owned or controlled
original certificate.
by persons that are citizens of the United States. Title 49 United States Code
4. The fee for a Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate is $10 and $2 for each
40102(a)(15).
additional Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate issued to the same dealer.
AC Form 8050-5 (04/22) Supersedes Previous Edition

OMB Control No. 2120-0024
Collection Expires 02/28/2025

PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (PL 93-579) requires that users of this form be informed of the authority which allows the
solicitation of the information and whether disclosure of such information is mandatory or voluntary; the principal
purpose for which the information is intended to be used; the routine uses which may be made of the information
gathered; and the effects, if any, of not providing all or any part of the requested information.
Title 49 U.S.C. 44101 requires the registration of each United State civil aircraft as a prerequisite to its operation. An
aircraft is eligible for registration only: (1) if it is not registered under the laws of any foreign country; and (2) if it is owned
by (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) an individual citizen of a foreign country who has lawfully been admitted for
permanent residence in the United States; or (c) a corporation lawfully organized and doing business under the laws of
the United States or any State thereof so long as such aircraft is based and primarily used in the United States; or (d) a
government unit. Operation of an aircraft that is not registered may be subject the operator to a civil penalty.
This form is to be completed by parties wishing to obtain a Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate. The is an alternative
to the Aircraft Certificate of Registration. The form identifies the name and permanent address for mailing of the dealer
certificate and the location of the principal place of business.
The following routine uses are made of the information gathered:
(1)

To determine that aircraft are registered in accordance with the provisions of the 49 U.S.C. 44102.

(2)

To support investigative efforts of investigation and law enforcement agencies of Federal, state, and foreign
governments.

(3)

To serve as a repository of legal documents used by individuals and title search companies to determine
the ownership of an aircraft for registration purposes.

(4)

To provide aircraft owners and operators information about potential mechanical defects or unsafe conditions
of their aircraft in the form of airworthiness directives.

(5)

To provide supporting information in court cases.

(6)

To serve as a data source for management information for production of summary descriptive statistics
and analytical studies in support of agency functions for which the records are collected and maintained.

(7)

To respond to general requests from the aviation community or the public for statistical information under the
Freedom of Information Act or to locate specific individuals or specific aircraft for accident investigation,
violation, or other safety related requirements.

(8)

To provide data for the automated aircraft registration master file.

(9)

To provide documents for development of the aircraft registration statistical system.

(10)

To prepare an aircraft register in electronic media as required by ICAO agreement containing information on
aircraft owners by name, address, N-Number, and type aircraft, used for internal FAA safety program
purposes and also available to the public (individuals, aviation organizations, direct mail advertisers, state
and local governments, etc.) upon payment of applicable user charges reimbursing the Federal Government
for its costs.

(11)

The aircraft records maintained by the FAA Aircraft Registry are public records and are open for inspection in
room 122 of the Registry Building, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6425 S. Denning, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73169. Individuals interested in such information may make a personal search of the records or
may avail themselves of the services of a company or an attorney.

AC Form 8050-5 (04/22) Supersedes Previous Edition