YOUR AIRMEN CERTIFICATE NUMBER MIGHT BE CHANGING!
By Chris Clark, AST
Effective June 1, 2002, the FAA's Airman Certification Branch has been issuing all original airmen certificates with a unique certificate number. The Airmen Certification Branch is no longer assigning Social Security Numbers (SSN) as certificate numbers.
We had heard that airman certificates presently using the SSN as a certificate number will continue to be issued with that number unless the airman requests a unique number. However, some pilots have told us that their "SSN certificate numbers" had changed to a unique 7-digit number automatically after adding a rating or renewing their CFI.
If you hold an airman certificate that uses your SSN as your certificate number and you would like the FAA to change that certificate number to a unique number other than your SSN, or you would like your SSN removed completely from official records, you can complete, sign, and submit a form for this purpose. The form is available on http://registry.faa.gov. If you don't have Internet access, you can call the SDL FSDO at 480-419-0111, x333, and request a copy.
Mail the completed form to:
FAA Airman Certification Branch, AFS-760
P. O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Picture Id Requirements
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ruling, effective as of October 28, 2002, regarding pilot certificate requirements.
SUMMARY: This rule revises the pilot certificate requirements to require a person to carry a photo identification acceptable to the Administrator when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate. Additionally, this final rule requires a pilot certificate holder to present a photo identification when requested by the Administrator, an authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) or Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or a law enforcement officer. These measures address security concerns regarding the identification of pilots.
For the full rule see: www.faa.gov/avr/arm/pir01023.htm
Changing N Numbers
By Chris Clark, AST, SDL FSDO
If you have ever applied to change
the N number on your aircraft, or were thinking of doing it and thought it was
complicated, rest easy - the process is actually very simple. You can reserve a
special N number from the FAA's Aircraft Registration Branch, and this must be
submitted in writing (write them a letter). Include at least 5 N numbers of your
choice listed in order of preference. Include the name, mailing address, phone
number, signature, and, if appropriate, title of the requester. Send in your
request with a check or money order made payable to the United States Treasury
in the amount of $10 (U.S. Funds) to the Aircraft Registration Branch. If you
need to call them, the number is 405-954-3116 or 4206. You can also make on-line
requests, renewal, and payment for this service. The web site is on http://registry.faa.gov.
Mailing Address:
FAA Aircraft Registration Branch,
AFS-750
PO Box 25504
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Courier Address:
FAA Aircraft Registration Branch,
AFS-750
6425 S. Denning
Registry Building, Room 118
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Upon approval by Aircraft Registration, an Assignment of Special Registration
Number, AC Form 8050-64, is mailed to the owner in triplicate permitting the
placement of the special registration number on the aircraft. Within 5 days
after the new identification number is placed on the aircraft, the owner of the
aircraft must complete, sign in ink, and return the AC Form 8050-64, showing the
date the new registration number was placed on the aircraft. The owner must
carry a duplicate copy of the AC Form 8050-64 and a current Certificate of
Aircraft Registration, AC Form
8050-3, as a temporary authority to operate the aircraft until receipt of the
revised Certificate of Aircraft Registration indicating/showing the new
N-Number. Next, bring your signed copy of FAA Form 8050-64 and the current
airworthiness certificate (remember, it has the old N number on it) to the SDL
FSDO during business hours. You might want to call first to arrange this
short meeting with one of the maintenance inspectors, 480-419-0111. It usually
takes only a few minutes to verify that everything is in order, and a new
airworthiness certificate is issued, showing your aircraft's new N number.
NO MORE "GO FICHE!"
By Chris Clark, SDL FSDO
The FAA Aircraft Registry has completed the shift of its aircraft records from microfiche media to digital images. A notice was posted in the Federal Register indicating that the digital images are now the official record. When copies of aircraft records are requested, they will now be provided on a CD in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat reader will be provided on the CD in case the requestor does not have it installed on their PC. The different types of aircraft documents will be divided into files on the CD with the same indicators used on the microfiche records, namely "R" for Registration, "A" for Airworthiness, and "S" for Suspense. An information/instruction page is included with each CD. Requests for copies of an aircraft's records may be sent to the Aircraft Registration Branch by letter (see below), by fax to 405-954-3548, or online at https://diy.dot.gov Aircraft registration records contain documents related to an aircraft's registration history such as applications for aircraft registration, evidence of ownership, security agreements, mechanic's liens, lien releases, leases, and lease terminations. The Airworthiness portion of the file contains items such as applications for airworthiness, copies of airworthiness certificates, major repair and alteration reports, and related items. Copies of these records may be ordered on paper or CD ROM. There is one aircraft record per CD which is viewable using Adobe Acrobat Reader. The most current Acrobat Reader will be included on the CD. The records for aircraft removed from the U.S. Civil Aircraft Register prior to 1984 are usually paper files, and in most instances have been sent to Federal Storage. These records may be retrieved, and are available on paper only. For additional information, see http://registry.faa.gov Copies of aircraft records on CD ROM are available to the public for a $5.00 per CD fee: A billing letter will be sent with the requested aircraft records. For more information, call the Aircraft Registration Branch at 405-954-3116.
Mailing Address:
FAA Aircraft Registration Branch,
AFS-750
PO Box 25504
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Courier Address (such as FedEx):
FAA Aircraft Registration Branch,
AFS-750
6425 S. Denning
Registry Building, Room 118
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
FYI…. FAA Information at Your Fingertips
We receive numerous calls from people interested in starting an operation under Part 135. This article explains the five-phase process for certification under Part 135:
Preapplication.
Once the FSDO receives a properly completed FAA Form 8400-6 (Preapplication Statement of Intent, or PASI), we will assign inspectors to the certification process and obtain a precertification number from our contact in Oklahoma City. Later, the certification project manager (one of the assigned FSDO inspectors) will contact you for an appointment for your preapplication meeting. At the preapplication meeting, you will learn more about the certification process as it relates to your proposed operation.Formal Application.
During this phase, you will present a formal application letter, your compliance statements, schedule of events, manuals and resumes.Document Compliance.
We review all the materials you’ve presented. During the certification process, you also will need to comply with drug testing and Pilot Records Improvement Act requirements, DOT requirements, obtain insurance for Part 135, as well as any other requirements by other government entities.Demonstration and Inspection.
FAA inspectors will conduct Part 135 flight checks of your pilots, inspect your aircraft for Part 91 and 135 compliance, inspect the facility, and conduct proving or validation flights.Certification.
We issue your Air Carrier Certificate and Operations Specifications. Congratulations!NOTE: Got a topic you want covered in FYI? Email Chris at:
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