AC Form 8050-88A Affidavit of Ownership for Light-Sport Aircraft

Aviation Safety

U.S. Department
of Transportation

P.O. Box 25504
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125-0504
(405) 954-3116
Toll Free 1-866-762-9434
WEB Address: http://registry.faa.gov

Federal Aviation
Administration

February 26, 2020

Identification Number Assignment and Registration of
Light-Sport Aircraft:
U.S. identification number N

has been

ASSIGNED

RESERVED.

A U.S. identification number of our choice may be assigned, free of charge, to your light-sport aircraft when you submit
a complete description of the aircraft. The attached form may be used, as it meets our requirements for both description
and registration purposes. Authority to use an assigned registration number expires 90 days after the date it is issued
unless the aircraft is registered within that period.
A U.S. identification number of your choice may be reserved, if available, for one year by sending a written request and
a $10 fee for each number to be reserved. Please list 5 numbers, in order of preference, in case your first choice is not
available. If the number is not assigned to an aircraft prior to the end of the year, the reservation will expire, but may be
renewed from year to year upon request and payment of a $10 renewal fee.
NOTICE: This number may not be assigned or painted on an aircraft until approval is received from this office.
Your written request to assign the reserved number to a particular aircraft must include a complete description of the
aircraft. The form attached to this letter may be used.
The items checked below are required to complete registration of your light-sport aircraft:
Completed Aircraft Registration Application, signed in INK, including typed or printed name of signer in
signature block. Form enclosed.
Registration fee of $5.
If manufactured in accordance with 14 CFR 21.190 or 21.191(i)(2) of the light sport rule:
Affidavit of ownership, signed by the light-sport aircraft manufacturer, before a notary public, and showing a
description of the aircraft. The form attached to this letter meets our requirements and may be used if you wish.
Submit evidence of ownership for an aircraft, signed in ink, from the light-sport aircraft manufacturer through any
intervening owners, to yourself.

Bonnie Lefko
Legal Instruments Examiner
Aircraft Registration Branch
Enclosure

AC Form 8050-88A (10/18)

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Exp. 09/30/2020

AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
PRA Public Burden Statement: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall
a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for
this information collection is 2120-0042. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 30
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the
data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are required to
show applicant eligibility and evidence of ownership to register an aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust in accordance with 14 CFR Part
47. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Worth, TX 76177-1524

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER’S AFFIDAVIT
U. S. Identification
Manufacturer
Model
Serial Number
Class (airplane, gyroplane, weight-shift-control,
powered parachute, balloon, airship, glider)
Land or Sea Operation
Type of Engine installed (2 cycle, 4 cycle)
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model

Serial Number

Number of Seats
DECLARATION
First option: I certify that the aircraft described above is a newly manufactured aircraft; that it will meet all applicable consensus
standards under 14 CFR 21.190; and the aircraft is not currently registered in another country. Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate
No.
(if applicable).
Second option: I certify that the aircraft described above is a newly manufactured unassembled aircraft that meets all
applicable consensus standards under 14 CFR 21.191(i)(2); and the aircraft is not currently registered in another country. Dealer’s
Aircraft Registration Certificate No.
(if applicable).
Name of Manufacturer:

Signature of Manufacturer:

Title of Signer (If Appropriate)

Address:

City:

State:

Country:

Telephone:

Zip Code:

Notary Public (or a person authorized under local law to administer oaths):
State of
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
My Commission Expires:

(Signature of Notary Public)
(Seal required if applicable in your State)

AC Form 8050-88A (10/18)

County of
day of

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OMB Control No. 2120-0690
Exp. 09/30/2020

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: 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, United States Code requires the registration of each United States 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; or (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 governmental unit. Operation of an aircraft that is not
registered may subject the operator to a civil penalty.
This form identifies the aircraft to be registered, and provides the name and permanent address for mailing the
registration certificate. Incomplete submission will prevent or delay issuance of your registration certificate.
The following routine uses are made of the information gathered:
(1) To determine that aircraft are registered in accordance with provisions of the Title 49, United States
Code.
(2) To support the investigative efforts of Federal, State and foreign government law enforcement
agencies.
(3) To serve as a repository of legal documents used by individuals and title search companies to determine
the legal ownership of an aircraft.
(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 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 data 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 Aircraft Registration Branch 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. Individuals interested in such information may make a personal
search of the records or may avail themselves of the services of a title search company or law firm.
PLEASE REMOVE THIS PORTION BEFORE SUBMITTING TO FAA.

AC Form 8050-88A (10/18)