Aircraft title

[Danielle]

First time buyer here . Trying to figure out if the Title to an PA-18 piper aircraft is the same as the registration document that the fAA sends you when you send in the 802 form ?. Or is it a separate piece of paper like a car title . And is there a way to retrevie a lost title if the owner dose not have one ?
Thanks
Danielle

[sierra bravo]

No title. FAA Registration is all we get and these days it's only good for three years. You'll need a Bill of Sale (FAA form) to document transfer of ownership. In Anchorage we have unrestricted access to common FAA forms at the FSDO entry vestibule. If you aren't near a FSDO you can download some forms but not the Registration Application, as noted on the linked page.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certific...ft_regn_forms/

PS, if the plane has a 406 ELT installed make sure you re-register that as well. Nothing in the sale docs will prompt you about the ELT.

[TrentF]

Also. Get a title search to check for liens. Cost about $100. I have had a few airplanes over the years still showing money owed! Banks somehow forget or don't know to file releases.

[On Patrol]

The transfer paperwork has to be filled in perfectly. Just had one kicked back because the previous owners signature look like he printed his name.

[Danielle]

Thanks for the help everyone . The deal is done and I am the new owner.I also had a Pre inspection / annual done. and a new 406 elt installed at my expense . I just finished registering it at the NOAAA web site . and the faa 802 form is in the mail.
Danielle

[sierra bravo]

Congratulations. Enjoy your new adventure.

[On Patrol]

Congratulations. Start of a new journey