FAA Seeks Comments on Dealer Aircraft Registration Renewal
Published Date: 11/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA wants to keep collecting info from aircraft dealers who apply for a special registration that lets them operate planes without permanent registration. They’re asking for public comments by December 19, 2025, to make sure the process is clear and not too much work. This renewal won’t cost extra but helps keep the skies safe and paperwork smooth for dealers and companies.
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Annual Dealer Registration Paperwork Requirement
If you are an aircraft dealer (a person or company that manufactures, distributes, or sells aircraft), you must complete AC Form 8050-5 to get a Dealer's Aircraft Registration Certificate to operate an aircraft without a permanent registration. The certificate is valid for one year and must be reapplied for annually; the FAA estimates 3,453 applicants in FY2024, an average burden of 30 minutes per response, and a total annual burden of 1,727 hours. The FAA is requesting public comments on this renewal by December 19, 2025.
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