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CLECA

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Is there a way to find who's certificate an airplane is on by knowing just the N number. Thanks
 
Type the manufacturer and N number into your bowser and go from there.
 
I assume you're referring to a 135 on-demand certificate. The only way to know for sure is to have access to an operators Ops Spec D85 "Aircraft Listing". This ops spec isn't general public knowledge, as far as I know. If you're considering using the aircraft in question, ask the operator for a copy of the D85 that they're listed on. If they're above board they shouldn't hesitate to share it with you. Or, you can contact your local FSDO and ask an ops inspector to find out if the aircraft is on "a" certificate. He/she should provide you that basic information, and may or may not share the details.
 
How about walking up to the aircraft and reading it off the aircraft. There is a requirement for the name of the operator to be visible when entering the aircraft. Many don't follow that requirement, but it is a requirement.
 
How about walking up to the aircraft and reading it off the aircraft. There is a requirement for the name of the operator to be visible when entering the aircraft. Many don't follow that requirement, but it is a requirement.

KSU is right - that would be a good starting point. But an air carrier i.d. painted or placarded on the airplane is still no guarantee the aircraft is currently on any charter certificate. An aircraft who is part of a 134 1/2 operation, or an airplane that is "between charter certificates" may be (illegally) displaying an air carrier i.d., but not be on that certificate.
 
How about walking up to the aircraft and reading it off the aircraft. There is a requirement for the name of the operator to be visible when entering the aircraft. Many don't follow that requirement, but it is a requirement.

Where does it say in Part 135 that the operators name is required to visable when entering the aircraft? Do you possibly mean the CofA? That's not going to tell you who the operator is. I know the operators certificate number is required to be visable from the outside.

It's hard to imagine that the FAA wouldn't be all over this. I've been ramped many times and never once has that came up.

Not saying it isn't true, I just want to see it for myself.
 
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Where does it say in Part 135 that the operators name is required to visable when entering the aircraft? Do you possibly mean the CofA? That's not going to tell you who the operator is. I know the operators certificate number is required to be visable from the outside.

It's hard to imagine that the FAA wouldn't be all over this. I've been ramped many times and never once has that came up.

Not saying it isn't true, I just want to see it for myself.
I believe it's changed to say either the company name or certificate number. I have to go & dig it up.
 
Where does it say in Part 135 that the operators name is required to visable when entering the aircraft? Do you possibly mean the CofA? That's not going to tell you who the operator is. I know the operators certificate number is required to be visable from the outside.

It's hard to imagine that the FAA wouldn't be all over this. I've been ramped many times and never once has that came up.

Not saying it isn't true, I just want to see it for myself.


§ 119.9 Use of business names.

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(a) A certificate holder under this part may not operate an aircraft under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter using a business name other than a business name appearing in the certificate holder's operations specifications.

(b) No person may operate an aircraft under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter unless the name of the certificate holder who is operating the aircraft, or the air carrier or operating certificate number of the certificate holder who is operating the aircraft, is legibly displayed on the aircraft and is clearly visible and readable from the outside of the aircraft to a person standing on the ground at any time except during flight time. The means of displaying the name on the aircraft and its readability must be acceptable to the Administrator.

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/tex...&node=14:3.0.1.1.2&idno=14#14:3.0.1.1.2.1.1.5
 

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