Sensing that completion of my RV-12 kit would occur late this summer (which it has), I began the process of registering it as ELSA in April.
Somewhere early in the process, I failed to provide them with AC Form 8050-88A, which is supplied by Van's near the completion of a kit. I caution you NOT to repeat this oversight.
My plane was registered initially showing me as the builder. To change this to show Van's as the builder took much correspondence and several prolonged and painful delays. In fact, the plane has been ready to fly while 5-6 weeks of gorgeous flying weather passed me by.
Finally, with the intervention of my Congressman (Not kidding!), the registration show Vans Aircraft, Inc. as the manufacturer, and the registration, data plate, and Airworthiness all match, which is the desired result.
The Aircraft Registration Branch in OKC is experiencing about a 1-month back log. The waiting period begins anew with each single piece of correspondence you send. Be advised.
Thanks.
Jim R.
N448JR
Somewhere early in the process, I failed to provide them with AC Form 8050-88A, which is supplied by Van's near the completion of a kit. I caution you NOT to repeat this oversight.
My plane was registered initially showing me as the builder. To change this to show Van's as the builder took much correspondence and several prolonged and painful delays. In fact, the plane has been ready to fly while 5-6 weeks of gorgeous flying weather passed me by.
Finally, with the intervention of my Congressman (Not kidding!), the registration show Vans Aircraft, Inc. as the manufacturer, and the registration, data plate, and Airworthiness all match, which is the desired result.
The Aircraft Registration Branch in OKC is experiencing about a 1-month back log. The waiting period begins anew with each single piece of correspondence you send. Be advised.
Thanks.
Jim R.
N448JR