FAA Requires Reregistration of All US Aircraft

[Guest Anonymous]

"Re-registration rule adds cost, paperwork
The FAA has released its final rule requiring the re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years thereafter. In order to transition from the current non-expiring aircraft registration to one with a three-year expiration date printed on the certificate, the FAA is requiring all aircraft registered before Oct. 1 to be re-registered. AOPA Online."

... I don't mind the requirement to reregister so much, or even the five bucks.  It is the part of the rule giving the FAA permission to raise the fee and shorten the valid period for the reqistration that overtorques my jaw. 

It all about money... always is with the Gov't.

RFB

 

 

[conom06d]

geez...and I just registered mine......well, i guess the plane is driaining more money out of me already lol.

[Geoff]

At least we don't have to pay everytime we use the system or land (yet) like they do over the pond.

[Cruiser]

If we register with the Federal government do we still need to register with the State govenment?

[Guest Anonymous]

Quote: Cruiser

If we register with the Federal government do we still need to register with the State govenment?

[GeorgePerry]

As most of you know, in general, I am not a fan of the FAA esp when it comes to its overly burdensome regulations that hinder businesses and innovation.  But in this case, I think the registration rule changes are reasonable and will provide some useful info that will help GA and safety.

1. As for the cost, $5 every three years is just about as close to free as you can get.  Any complaints about this miniscule fee are merit less on their face.  Car, boat, motorcycle registrations are part of our daily lives and they cost a lot more than $1.66 a year.  I understand the argument that the Feds are overstepping their bounds and treading on states rights.  I would counter that by saying the Federal Government and the DOT has jurisdiction over airspace and interstate commerce and as such has a legitimate need to know who's operating in that airspace. 

2. As the case of the barefoot bandit just showed, stealing a plane is relatively simple to do.  Whether we like it or not, having an up to date aircraft ownership registry will make it more difficult (albeit slightly) for thieves to profit from aircraft theft

3. There are estimates that up to 30% of aircraft owners are still flying around with the temp "pink sheet" registration or no registration at all.  AD's and SB's are sent to the last known registered address.  If the FAA can't reach owners with important safety related information then planes could be flying with unknown safety related discrepancies.

Rather than the new rule, my concern is the implementation.  If it's web based, simple and fast then it should work well...but when has the FAA ever done anything simple or fast.  I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that the phase in process is marred by errors and inefficiencies.  I worry about owners having thier N numbers revoked even after doing everything they're supposed to to comply with the new rule.  Time will tell.

[OR75]

concur with comment above  .... $5 every 3 years is a small fee to pay to keep the sky safe and the airplane directory up to date.  

I worry about the big ticket items down the road :   ADS-B out  (how much $$$ to install and keep current ??? every 2 years ?)+ transponder requirement ( ~ $200 every 2 years).  Can someone tell me for what in return ?

 

 

 

[Guest Anonymous]

Quote: OR75

concur with comment above  .... $5 every 3 years is a small fee to pay to keep the sky safe and the airplane directory up to date.  

I worry about the big ticket items down the road :   ADS-B out  (how much $$$ to install and keep current ??? every 2 years ?)+ transponder requirement ( ~ $200 every 2 years).  Can someone tell me for what in return ?

 

 

 

[HopePilot]

If history has taught us anything, eventually, they will increase it to the maximum amount they feel they can get away with.  Airplane owners are too easy a target.

[DaV8or]

Quote: 16LPilot

If history has taught us anything, eventually, they will increase it to the maximum amount they feel they can get away with.  Airplane owners are too easy a target.

[Geoff]

Dave - if only it would take that long, see quote taken from AOPA website...

"The FAA proposed a $5 re-registration and renewal fee, but the FAA reauthorization bill if enacted as passed by the House authorizes the FAA to increase the initial registration fee to $130 and re-registration and renewals to $45."

Lets see $5 to $45 in less than 2 months, well its only a 800% increase, whats the big deal?

 

[Guest Anonymous]

Quote: Geoff

Dave - if only it would take that long, see quote taken from AOPA website...

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Lets see $5 to $45 in less than 2 months, well its only a 800% increase, whats the big deal?

 

[Scott Aviation]

I hate to mention this like everything else Canada already pays more for avgas than the U.S. but to register an aircraft in Canada is $110.00 to issue a special mark is another $140.00 bringing my aircraft registration to a grand total of $250.00 with no yearly renewal fees.