14 CFR · Part 49
14 CFR § 49.33
Eligibility for recording: general requirements.
A conveyance is eligible for recording under this subpart only if, in addition to the requirements of §§ 49.11, 49.13, and 49.17, the following requirements are met:
It is in a form prescribed by, or acceptable to, the Administrator for that kind of conveyance;
It describes the aircraft by make and model, manufacturer's serial number, and United States registration number, or other detail that makes identification possible;
It is a true copy of an original document, certified under § 49.21, or an original document or a duplicate original document;
It affects aircraft registered under 49 U.S.C. 44101-44104; and
It is accompanied by the recording fee required by § 49.15, but there is no fee for recording a conveyance named in § 49.31(b).
Regulations Referenced
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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