The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend regulations regarding aircraft registration and dealer’s registration certificates. Published on January 17, 2025, under Docket No. FAA-2024-2765 and Amdt. No. 47-36, this rule officially allows for the electronic issuance of these documents.
The change modifies Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Part 47, which governs aircraft registration. The primary goal of this regulatory update is to streamline the process by replacing the traditional method of printing paper certificates and mailing them to owners and dealers. According to the official abstract, shifting to electronic issuance offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution compared to the previous agency procedure.
This adjustment affects aircraft owners and dealers who receive registration certificates. The rule took effect on January 17, 2025, the day it was published.
In a separate notice published March 11, 2025, the FAA said it would not take enforcement action for failing to comply with this rule until March 20, 2025.
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