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in part, on the condition of the aircraft, which is determined by inspections performed by mechanics, approved repair stations, or manufacturers who meet specific requirements. A Special Airworthiness Certificate is issued for all aircraft certificated in other than the Standard classifications, such as Experimental or Restricted. When purchasing an aircraft classified as other than Standard, it is recommended that the local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) be contacted for an explanation of the pertinent airworthiness requirements and the limitations of such a certificate. 

## Certificate of Aircraft Registration 

Before an aircraft can be flown legally, it must be registered with the FAA Civil Aviation Registry. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration, which is issued to the owner as evidence of the registration, must be carried in the aircraft at all times. [Figure 2-15] The Certificate of Aircraft Registration cannot be used for operations when: 

• The aircraft is registered under the laws of a foreign country. 

• The aircraft’s registration is canceled at the written request of the holder of the certificate. 

• The aircraft is totally destroyed or scrapped. 

• The ownership of the aircraft is transferred. 

• The holder of the certificate loses United States citizenship. 

When one of the events listed in 14 CFR part 47, section 47.41 occurs, the previous owner must notify the FAA by filling in the back of the Certificate of Aircraft Registration, and mailing it to: 

Federal Aviation Administration Civil Aviation Registry, AFS-750 P.O. Box 25504 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 

After compliance with 14 CFR part 47, section 47.41, the pink copy of the application for a Certificate of Aircraft Registration is authorization to operate an unregistered aircraft for a period not to exceed 90 days. Since the aircraft is unregistered, it cannot be operated outside the United States until a permanent Certificate of Aircraft Registration is received and placed in the aircraft. 

NOTE: For additional information concerning the Aircraft Registration Application or the Aircraft Bill of Sale, contact the nearest FSDO. 

## Aircraft Owner/Operator Responsibilities 

The registered owner/operator of an aircraft is responsible for certain items, such as: 

• Having a current Airworthiness Certificate and a Certificate of Aircraft Registration in the aircraft. 

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