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Aero-Tips 07.27.06

We are a very mobile society. The fact that we are pilots, and many of us are airplane owners, means we are even more mobile than most. Our mobility makes it a challenge, sometimes, for those who need to reach us to keep up. As in other arenas of our mobile lives, we must advise the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if we have a permanent change of address.

• FAR 61.60 tells us the holder of a pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate who has made a change in permanent mailing address may not, after 30 days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the holder has notified in writing the: FAA, Airman Certification Branch, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, of the new permanent mailing address, or if the permanent mailing address includes a post office box number, then the holder's current residential (physical) address.
• Aircraft owners are also required to change the aircraft's registration within 30 days of a permanent change of address.
• • This is so Airworthiness Directives and other safety-of-flight information gets to you in a timely manner.
  • There are three ways to change the airplane's registration address, either online, by mail or by fax.
  • If the new address is a Post Office Box, you must also include your street address or physical location. If necessary, provide directions or a map for locating your residence or place of business.

And if you change your legal name, through marriage, divorce or other court action:

• FAR 61.25 says you must apply to the FAA for a pilot certificate name change. Include with your application:
• • Your current airman certificate, and
  • A copy of the legal document supporting your name change.
  • These documents will be returned to you.

Aero-tip of the day: Keep the Feds updated on any permanent change of address. It supports safety, and it's the law.

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