GACA AC-047-01 - Aircraft Registration Guide

ADVISORY CIRCULAR

SUBJECT:

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION GUIDEDATE:

2016-06-15AC NUMBER:

047-01VERSION:

NOTE: THIS ADVISORY CIRCULAR IS PUBLISHED TO PROVIDE REGULATORY

INFORMATION AND DESCRIBE ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE

GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (GACAR).

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose.

The purpose of this advisory circular is to provide information and instructions to the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabian aviation industry on the requirements for applications related to the initial issuance,

renewal, replacement and cancellation of a Certificate of Registration (CR) for an aircraft. This

guidance material also represents an acceptable means of compliance with the application

requirements prescribed in GACAR Part 47.

1.2 Applicability.

This advisory circular is applicable to aircraft owners or their authorized agents wishing to register

their aircraft on the Saudi National Aircraft Register, or already holding a Saudi Arabian CR.

NOTE: The registration of model aircraft and ultralight vehicles is the responsibility of aviation

clubs certificated under GACAR Part 149 and is not addressed in this advisory circular. Persons

wishing to registere their model aircraft or ultralight vehicle should contact an aviation club for

further details.

1.3 Cancellation.

This is the first official version of this advisory circular and it cancels no other advisory circulars.

1.4 Related Regulatory Provisions.

GACAR Parts 1, 13, 21, 47 and the Implementing Regulations of the Civil Aviation Tariff Act.

1.5 Related Reading Material.

None.

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1.6 Definitions of Terms Used in this Advisory Circular.

Affected parties should refer to Subpart A of GACAR Part 1 for a full listing of defined terms used in

the GACAR. This advisory circular does not introduce any new terms.

1.7 Approval.

This advisory circular has been approved for publication by the Assistant President, Safety, Security

and Air Transport Sector of the General Authority of Civil Aviation.

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CHAPTER 2 – APPLICATION PROCEDURES

2.1 General.

This chapter summarizes essential information for all applicants for certificates of registration for

aircraft. Applicants with further questions or concerns should contact the responsible department(s)

as listed in Chapter 3 of this advisory circular. Applicants are reminded that should GACA refuse to

issue their requested certificate they may be eligible to appeal that decision in accordance with the

appeal regulations prescribed in Subpart I of GACAR Part 13.

NOTE: All applicable forms and e-services may be accessed on the GACA website at

www.gaca.gov.sa.

2.2 Application for Initial Issuance of CR.

Table 2.1 summarizes the important information related to the application for initial issuance of a CR.

Table 2.1 - Application Information for Initial Issuance of CR

Related rule(s): GACAR Part 1 and Part 47

Form(s) to be used: Form 100B

Availability of e-service: Yes (visit www.gaca.gov.sa and look for E-Services)

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How to fill in form(s):1. Select the purpose of the application; [X] INITIAL,

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, CHANGE OF REGISTRATION

MARK, DE-REGISTRATION, OTHER (please specify reason).

2. Fill in requested information about the aircraft owner. For

multiple owners provide the information about each owner.

3. Fill in the requested information about the aircraft operator (if

different than the owner).

4. Fill in the requested information about the aircraft.

4a. The type certificate data sheet number referenced must be the

FAA type certificate data sheet number (even for aircraft not

manufactured in the USA). If the aircraft was not type

certificated by the FAA enter N/A and provide supporting

documentation explaining how the aircraft is eligible for

airworthiness certification under GACAR Part 21.

4b. For Category enter the aircraft category as follows:

Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, Lighter-than-air, Powered-lift,

Powered parachute, or Weight-shift-control aircraft, as

applicable.

4c. For Class enter the class appropriate to the aircraft category

as follows:

Airplane category = Single-engine land, Multiengine land,

Single-engine sea, or Multiengine sea.

Rotorcraft category = Helicopter or Gyroplane.

Glider = No classes.

Lighter-than-air category = Airship or Balloon.

Weight-shift-control aircraft category = Weight-shift-

control aircraft land or Weight-shift-control aircraft sea.

Powered parachute category = Powered parachute land or

Powered parachute sea.

4d. If the aircraft is an unmanned aircraft, please indicate this

along with the Category/Class information.

4e. If special registration marks are being requested for a manned

aircraft the applicant must provide a list of acceptable choices.

Acceptable choices must be in the format HZ-### or HZ-####

where # can be any letter or number. NOTE: Special registration

marks may not be requested for unmanned aircraft.

5. Complete the certification statement by signing and dating

the form and attaching an official seal.

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Required supporting

document(s):1. Bill of sale for the aircraft.

2. Evidence of deregistration from foreign country (if

applicable).

3. Delegation of authority from owner (if application is being

made by an agent acting on behalf of the owner).

4. Copy of official receipt showing payment of prescribed fee.

5. For unmanned aircraft (UA), one photo that clearly shows the

serial number of the UA and one photo that clearly shows the

overall view of the UA.

Fee:MTOM = maximum takeoff mass

Unmanned aircraft 25 kg or less MTOM: SAR 500

Unmanned aircraft > 25 kg MTOM: SAR 5,000

Manned aircraft 5000 kg or less MTOM: SAR 5,000

Manned aircraft > 5000 kg and < 10,000 kg MTOM: SAR

10,000

Manned aircraft 10,000 kg or more MTOM: SAR 15,000

NOTE: Consult GACA AC 000-05 for fee payment procedures

Where to submit:In person :

General Authority of Civil Aviation

Licenses Section, Aviation Safety Standards Department

Safety, Security and Air Transport Sector Building

KAIA, Jeddah

By mail:

General Authority of Civil Aviation

Licensesw Section, Aviation Safety Standards Department

Safety, Security and Air Transport Sector

P.O. Box 887

Jeddah, 21421

Normal processing time: 5 working days

Means to be informed of the

outcome:Email

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Where to pick up:General Authority of Civil Aviation

Aviation Safety Standards Department

Safety, Security and Air Transport Sector Building

KAIA, Jeddah

Special notes: None.

2.3 Application for Change in Ownership.

In the event a Saudi Arabian registered aircraft changes ownership but the aircraft will remain on the

Saudi National Aircraft Register, the new owner(s) of the aircraft (or his authorized representative)

must apply for a new CR as per the instructions in Section 2.2 of this advisory circular.

2.4 Application for Replacement of CR.

In the event of a lost or destroyed CR, the owner of the aircraft (or his authorized representative) must

contact the Licenses Section of the Aviation Safety Standards Department for further instructions on

how to apply for a replacement CR.

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CHAPTER 3 – FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

3.1 Responsible Department(s).

The Licenses Section of the Aviation Safety Standards Department of the GACA Safety, Security and

Air Transport Sector is the department responsible for aircraft registration.

3.2 Contact Details.

The Licenses Section can be contacted at the following coordinates:

In person:

General Authority of Civil Aviation

Licenses Section, Aviation Safety Standards Department

Safety, Security and Air Transport Sector Building

KAIA, Jeddah

By mail:

General Authority of Civil Aviation

Licenses Section, Aviation Safety Standards Department

Safety, Security and Air Transport Sector

P.O. Box 887

Jeddah, 21421

By telephone :

+966 12 613-7819

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