FAA Forms and Other Related Documents

CERTIFICATION CHECKLISTS

Download these FAA forms and certification checklists to use in your aircraft certification project.

The following certification checklists can be used as a guide to help assemble your aircraft maintenance records for the audit by the FAA/DAR.

Large transport category aircraft are obviously more complex than a small single-engine aircraft, so we have created two lists. Download the list that best suits your needs.
Click here to download the Small Aircraft Checklist (under 12,500 lbs.)
Click here to download the Large Aircraft Checklist (over 12,500 lbs.)

We can also show you how to organize your records in a professional presentation format. Click here for detailed instructions.

FORMS

Form 8130-1 - is used to make application for an Export Certificate of Airworthiness for an aircraft.
Click here to download Forms 8130-1
Click here for instructions on filling out Form 8130-1


Form 8130-6 - is used to make application for a Standard Airworthiness Certificate or Special Airworthiness Certificate.
Click here to download FAA Forms 8130-6
Click here for instructions on filling out Form 8130-6


Form 8130-12 "Eligibility Statement" - is used to document an aircraft's eligibility for experimental certification. It includes a section to certify the major portion requirement for amateur built aircraft.
Click here to download this form

Form 8130-15 "Light Sport Aircraft Statement of Compliance" - is used to document an aircraft's eligibility for light sport aircraft certification. It includes a section to certify the major portion requirement for amateur built aircraft.
Click here to download this form

AC Form 8050-1B "Aircraft Registration Renewal Application" - is used to make application for renewal of your aircraft registration every three years.
Click here to download this form

AC Form 8050-2 "Bill of Sale" - is used to document the sale/purchase of an aircraft for aircraft registration purposes. The use of this form is not mandatory. Any format may be used as long as it includes the information requested.
Click here to download this form

AC Form 8050-88 "Affidavit of Ownership" - is used to document proof ownership of an experimental aircraft and how it was constructed.
Click here to download this form

ORDERS

FAA Order 8130.21 - provides instructions on how to fill out the Form 8130-3 .

Click here to download FAA Order 8130.21



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