09/01/2013
RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
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If you prefer a number of your own choosing or a smaller number, you may be
able to obtain the exact number you want by asking the FAA registry to assign
you a specific number of your choice.
N-Numbers consist of a series of alphanumeric characters.
U.S. registration numbers may not exceed five characters
in addition
to the standard
U.S. registration prefix letter
N
.
These characters may be:
one to five numbers (N12345)
one to four numbers followed by one letter (N1234Z)
one to three numbers followed by two letters (N123AZ)
To avoid confusion with the numbers one and zero, the letters "I" and "O" are
not to be used.
An N-Number may not begin with zero. You must precede the first zero in an N-
Number with any number 1 through 9. For example, N01Z is not valid.
If you request a special "N" number it would be best to list at least five choices in
case your first choice is not available. A special number of your own choosing
will cost $10.00 and you should enclose that fee with your letter.
When To Obtain Your "N" Number
If you plan to complete your kit within a very short time, it is recommended
that you obtain your "N" number right away. If your project will be fairly lengthy,
you will not need to obtain your number until the last several months of
construction. Keep in mind that if you request a special "N" number it can be
reserved for no longer than one year. If this number has not been affixed to the
fuselage within this time and the registration completed, it will be necessary to
pay an additional $10.00 to reserve that number for another year.
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP FORM
In the appendix, you will find an Affidavit of Ownership Form. This form should
accompany your letter requesting the assignment of an "N" number. Obtain the
most current form at
This form must be notarized as it establishes your ownership to the airplane even
though you know you did build it. It will be used by the FAA to create a file on
your aircraft and will serve as a legal document and a
substitute for the Bill of
Sale
(AC Form 8050-2) that a buyer gets when he buys any existing airplane.
Have handy a copy of your Sales Invoice from us.
