Aircraft Registration

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AC Form 8050-138 Declaration of International Operations Form	New
Form AC Form 8050-1 Aircraft Registration Application Form and Instruction	Modified
Form AC Form 8050-1B Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Paper Packet Form and Instruction	Modified
Form AC Form 8050-2 Evidence of Ownership Documents Form and Instruction	Modified
Form AC Form 8050-1B Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Electronic Form and Instruction	Removed
Form AC Form 8050-1 Proof of Ownership & Application Packet Form and Instruction	Removed
Form ac Form 8050-117 Flight Hours for Corporations Not US Citizens Report Packet Form	Modified
30-Day FRN 2120-0042.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-30
2120-0042 SSA.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-17
SnapShots of setting up a CARES ACCOUNT.docx Supplementary Document	2025-03-20
89 FR 70681 - 60 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-03-12
14 CFR Part 49 (up to date as of 11-20-2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-22
14 CFR Part 47 (up to date as of 11-20-2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-22
SORN 801 8-9-2023 update.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
274494	Declaration of International Operations Form	New
25544	Aircraft Registration Application Form and Instruction	Modified
231152	Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Paper Packet Form and Instruction	Modified
231149	Evidence of Ownership Documents Form and Instruction	Modified
226483	Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Electronic Form and Instruction	Removed
199020	Proof of Ownership & Application Packet Form and Instruction	Removed
199019	Flight Hours for Corporations Not US Citizens Report Packet Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0042	ICR Reference No: 202411-2120-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-2120-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aircraft Registration
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	177,201	0
Time Burden (Hours)	87,525	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	120,495	0

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Abstract: This information collection is mandatory for any person or entity wanting to register an aircraft. The information is collected and used by the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch (Aircraft Registry) to: 1) maintain documentation of aircraft ownership; 2) register aircraft for the issuance of a registration certificate and; 3) record conveyances affecting an interest in an aircraft. Bi-annual reporting of U.S. Flight Hours is also collected from corporations that are not considered U.S. citizens to monitor compliance in accordance with 14 CFR 47.9. The information collected is maintained in a database for recordkeeping purposes. As with all information collected by the Aircraft Registry this information is available to the public upon request. Registration and evidence of ownership information is collected utilizing the following forms: 1) The AC Form 8050-1, Aircraft Registration Application, which must be used for the initial registration when ownership of an aircraft transfers from one entity to another. 2) The following four forms, though their use is not required, are available to use as evidence of ownership to accompany the AC Form 8050-1: • AC Form 8050-2, Aircraft Bill of Sale • AC Form 8050-88, Affidavit of Ownership for Amateur-Built and Other Non-Type Certificated Aircraft • AC Form 8050-88A, Affidavit of Ownership for Light-Sport Aircraft • AC Form 8050-4, Certificate of Repossession of Encumbered Aircraft 3) The AC Form 8050-1B, Registration Renewal Application, is used for the stated purpose (renewal) every three years following notification to the aircraft owner that their aircraft’s registration is eligible for renewal. (If the registration expires, the owner must use the AC Form 8050-1 to apply for reinstatement and may not operate the aircraft until the reinstated registration is accomplished.) 4) The AC Form 8050-98, Aircraft Security Agreement, may be used by secured parties to record any financial encumbrances against an aircraft and eligible engines, propellers, and spare part locations. 5) The AC Form 8050-117, Flight Hours for Corporations Not U. S. Citizens, is used as bi-annual notification and is then returned with report data from corporations not considered U.S. citizens for compliance with 14 CFR 47.9, which requires that at least 60% of the aircraft’s flight hours be in U.S. airspace.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 272 1 Name of Law: To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general...
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 254 556 Name of Law: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 70681	08/30/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 61215	12/30/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Aircraft Registration Application	AC Form 8050-1	Aircraft Registration Application
Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Electronic	AC Form 8050-1B	Aircraft Registration Renewal Application
Aircraft Registration Renewal Application Paper Packet	AC Form 8050-1B	Aircraft Registration Renewal Application
Declaration of International Operations	AC Form 8050-138	Declaration of International Operations
Evidence of Ownership Documents	AC Form 8050-2, AC Form 8050-4, AC Form 8050-88, AC Form 8050-88A, AC Form 8050-88UA	Aircraft Bill of Sale ,   Certificate of Repossession of Encumbered Aircraft ,   Affidavit of Ownership for Amateur-Built and Other Non-Type Certificated Aircraft ,   Affidavit of Ownership Light-Sport Aircraft Manufacturer's ,   Affidavit of Ownership for Unmanned Aircraft
Flight Hours for Corporations Not US Citizens Report Packet	ac Form 8050-117	Flight Hour Report
Proof of Ownership & Application Packet	AC Form 8050-88, AC Form 8050-1, AC Form 8050-2, AC Form 8050-4, AC Form 8050-88A	Aircraft Registration Application ,   Aircraft Bill of Sale ,   Certificate of Repossession of Encumbered Aircraft ,   Affidavit of Ownership for Amateur-Built and Other Non-Type Certificated Aircraft ,   Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturers Affidavit

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	177,201	0	0	0	44,463	132,738
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	87,525	0	0	0	-44,360	131,885
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	120,495	0	0	0	28,450	92,045

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Renewal application submissions decreased significantly due to the publication of mandated rulemaking extending the validity of aircraft registration certificates from 3 years to 7 years. The annual cost burden was adjusted to reflect the current cost of postage for the forms that are mailed. All document submissions fluctuate year to year. The annual number of responses had to be adjusted due to a miscalculation on the previous renewals. The two new forms were not a part of this collection however the information was being submitted in the past by respondents to request expedited registration or register an unmanned aircraft. The forms have been created to make it easier for respondents to provide necessary information. The AC Form 8050-98, Aircraft Security Agreement, has been removed from this collection and moved to a more appropriate collection (OMB 2120-0043) since it is not a registration requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,615,475

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/30/2025

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