How Do I Know If I Have an Ultra-Light Plane?
It Must Have the Right Type Design.
For your plane to be “an advanced ultra-light aeroplane,” it has to meet the standards set forth in a manual called “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-light Aeroplanes.”
The current standards can be found here.
If you believe that your plane meets this standard, click here to register an ultra-light aeroplane.
Canadian Aircraft Registration Laws
The following laws may pertain to your situation. If you have more questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Registration of Aircraft — General
202.13 (1) This section does not apply in respect of an aircraft that is
(a) a hang glider; or
(b) a parachute.
(2) Except as otherwise authorized under subsection 202.14(1) or 202.43(1), no person shall operate an aircraft in Canada unless it is registered in Canada, in a contracting state or in a foreign state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that foreign state to be operated in Canada.
Aircraft Manufacturers
202.14 (1) On receipt of an application in writing, the Minister shall issue a written authorization permitting the operation in Canada of an aircraft that is not registered and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, where
(a) the aircraft was manufactured in Canada;
(b) the aircraft is operated by the manufacturer;
(c) the aircraft is operated within Canada for the purpose of
(i) a production test flight,
(ii) a customer acceptance flight, or
(iii) a flight undertaken to complete the manufacturing process or to export the aircraft;
(d) a registration mark has been reserved in respect of the aircraft pursuant to subsection 202.02(1);
(e) the aircraft displays its marks in accordance with section 202.01 or 202.07; and
(f) the manufacturer is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15.
(2) The Minister may specify conditions in the authorization governing the operation of the aircraft referred to in subsection (1) as are necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(3) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Previous Version
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(2) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the authorization is on board and the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Division VI — Aircraft Information
Location of an Aircraft
202.46 (1) The Minister may request that the owner of an aircraft inform the Minister, in writing, of the location of the aircraft and whether or not the aircraft is serviceable.
(2) Where the Minister makes a request pursuant to subsection (1), the owner shall comply with the request by not later than seven days after receiving it.
(3) Where, pursuant to subsection (1), the owner of an aircraft informs the Minister that the aircraft is not serviceable, the owner shall inform the Minister
(a) in the case of an aircraft that will be returned to service, of the place at which and the estimated date on which it will be returned to service; and
(b) in the case of an aircraft that is permanently withdrawn from service, of whether or not the aircraft has been or will be disposed of and the manner of disposal.
[202.47 to 202.50 reserved]
Division VII — Registered Owners
Change of Name or Address
202.51 Where the name or address of a registered owner of a Canadian aircraft changes, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the change, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
Loss of Qualification to Be Registered Owner
202.52 Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after any change in circumstances as a result of which the owner is no longer qualified to be the registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
[202.53 to 202.56 reserved]
Division VIII — Cancellation of Certificate of Registration
Conditions Where Certificate of Registration Is Cancelled
202.57 (1) In addition to the circumstances set out in subsections 202.15(5), 202.35(1), 202.37(3) and 202.58(2) and sections 202.59 and 202.60, the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft is cancelled where
(a) an individual who is a registered owner of the aircraft dies;
(b) an entity that is a registered owner of the aircraft is wound up, dissolved or amalgamated with another entity;
(c) the lease termination date specified in the most recent lease received by the Minister and submitted in connection with an application for the registration of an aircraft referred to in section 202.16 is extended and the Minister is not informed of that fact in writing within seven days after that lease termination date;
(d) a registered owner ceases to be qualified to be a registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15; or
(e) except in the case of an aircraft undergoing restoration or an ultra-light aeroplane, the aircraft has not been operated in flight during the last five years.
(2) Where the document pursuant to which a registered owner of an aircraft has legal custody and control of the aircraft ceases to be in effect, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled unless the registered owner
(a) retains legal custody and control of the aircraft after the document ceases to be in effect; and
(b) submits to the Minister, within seven days after the day on which the document ceases to be in effect,
(i) notification of the fact that the document is no longer in effect, specifying the day on which it ceased to be in effect, and
(ii) a copy of the new document under which the registered owner retains legal custody and control of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 14
Notification Regarding Destroyed or Missing Aircraft
202.58 (1) Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after becoming aware of the fact that any of the following events has occurred, notify the Minister in writing if the aircraft
(a) is destroyed;
(b) is permanently withdrawn from use;
(c) is missing and the search for the aircraft is terminated; or
(d) has been missing for 60 days or more.
(2) Where an event referred to in subsection (1) has occurred, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
Ultra-light Aeroplanes
202.59 (1) If a basic ultra-light aeroplane that is registered is no longer a basic ultra-light aeroplane, its certificate of registration is cancelled.
(2) If an advanced ultra-light aeroplane that is registered is no longer an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, its certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2000-405, s. 15
Misrepresentation or Fraudulent Documentation
202.60 Where there is misrepresentation or fraudulent documentation in the application for registration of a Canadian aircraft, the certificate of registration is cancelled.
Removal of Marks
202.61 Where the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft expires or is cancelled, the Minister may request the owner or last registered owner to remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, where the Minister so requests, the owner or last registered owner, as applicable, shall remove the Canadian marks within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
Notification That Marks Are Removed
202.62 No person shall fraudulently notify the Minister that the Canadian marks on an aircraft have been removed.
Removal of Name and Address from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
202.63 Where a continuing or temporary certificate of registration issued in respect of an aircraft expires or is cancelled, the Minister shall remove from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register the name and address of the person under whose name the aircraft was registered.
Removal of Aircraft Particulars from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
202.64 If the certificate of registration of an aircraft is cancelled, the Minister may remove all the particulars in respect of the aircraft from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register if any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft is transferred to a person who is not qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft under section 202.15 or if subsection 202.58(1) or section 202.59 applies.
SOR/2000-405, s. 16
[202.65 to 202.68 reserved]
Division IX — Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
Publication of Register
202.69 (1) The Minister shall establish, maintain and publish a register of aircraft, to be known as the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register, in which there shall be entered, in respect of each Canadian aircraft for which a continuing or temporary certificate of registration has been issued,
(a) the name and address of each registered owner;
(b) the registration mark issued pursuant to section 202.02; and
(c) such other particulars concerning the aircraft as the Minister considers necessary for registration, inspection and certification purposes.
(2) The Minister may publish information that has been entered in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register in respect of a Canadian aircraft.
[202.70 to 202.72 reserved]
Division X — Notice to Owners
Two or More Persons As Owners
202.73 For the purposes of this Subpart, where two or more persons are the registered owners of a Canadian aircraft, a request, notice or document is duly given to each registered owner of the aircraft if the request, notice or document is given to the person who, pursuant to the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, has been identified as the nominee for that purpose, at the last address for that person recorded in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register.
[202.74 to 202.77 reserved]
For your plane to be “an advanced ultra-light aeroplane,” it has to meet the standards set forth in a manual called “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-light Aeroplanes.”
The current standards can be found here.
If you believe that your plane meets this standard, click here to register an ultra-light aeroplane.
Canadian Aircraft Registration Laws
The following laws may pertain to your situation. If you have more questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Registration of Aircraft — General
202.13 (1) This section does not apply in respect of an aircraft that is
(a) a hang glider; or
(b) a parachute.
(2) Except as otherwise authorized under subsection 202.14(1) or 202.43(1), no person shall operate an aircraft in Canada unless it is registered in Canada, in a contracting state or in a foreign state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that foreign state to be operated in Canada.
Aircraft Manufacturers
202.14 (1) On receipt of an application in writing, the Minister shall issue a written authorization permitting the operation in Canada of an aircraft that is not registered and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, where
(a) the aircraft was manufactured in Canada;
(b) the aircraft is operated by the manufacturer;
(c) the aircraft is operated within Canada for the purpose of
(i) a production test flight,
(ii) a customer acceptance flight, or
(iii) a flight undertaken to complete the manufacturing process or to export the aircraft;
(d) a registration mark has been reserved in respect of the aircraft pursuant to subsection 202.02(1);
(e) the aircraft displays its marks in accordance with section 202.01 or 202.07; and
(f) the manufacturer is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15.
(2) The Minister may specify conditions in the authorization governing the operation of the aircraft referred to in subsection (1) as are necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(3) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Previous Version
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(2) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the authorization is on board and the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Division VI — Aircraft Information
Location of an Aircraft
202.46 (1) The Minister may request that the owner of an aircraft inform the Minister, in writing, of the location of the aircraft and whether or not the aircraft is serviceable.
(2) Where the Minister makes a request pursuant to subsection (1), the owner shall comply with the request by not later than seven days after receiving it.
(3) Where, pursuant to subsection (1), the owner of an aircraft informs the Minister that the aircraft is not serviceable, the owner shall inform the Minister
(a) in the case of an aircraft that will be returned to service, of the place at which and the estimated date on which it will be returned to service; and
(b) in the case of an aircraft that is permanently withdrawn from service, of whether or not the aircraft has been or will be disposed of and the manner of disposal.
[202.47 to 202.50 reserved]
Division VII — Registered Owners
Change of Name or Address
202.51 Where the name or address of a registered owner of a Canadian aircraft changes, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the change, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
Loss of Qualification to Be Registered Owner
202.52 Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after any change in circumstances as a result of which the owner is no longer qualified to be the registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
[202.53 to 202.56 reserved]
Division VIII — Cancellation of Certificate of Registration
Conditions Where Certificate of Registration Is Cancelled
202.57 (1) In addition to the circumstances set out in subsections 202.15(5), 202.35(1), 202.37(3) and 202.58(2) and sections 202.59 and 202.60, the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft is cancelled where
(a) an individual who is a registered owner of the aircraft dies;
(b) an entity that is a registered owner of the aircraft is wound up, dissolved or amalgamated with another entity;
(c) the lease termination date specified in the most recent lease received by the Minister and submitted in connection with an application for the registration of an aircraft referred to in section 202.16 is extended and the Minister is not informed of that fact in writing within seven days after that lease termination date;
(d) a registered owner ceases to be qualified to be a registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15; or
(e) except in the case of an aircraft undergoing restoration or an ultra-light aeroplane, the aircraft has not been operated in flight during the last five years.
(2) Where the document pursuant to which a registered owner of an aircraft has legal custody and control of the aircraft ceases to be in effect, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled unless the registered owner
(a) retains legal custody and control of the aircraft after the document ceases to be in effect; and
(b) submits to the Minister, within seven days after the day on which the document ceases to be in effect,
(i) notification of the fact that the document is no longer in effect, specifying the day on which it ceased to be in effect, and
(ii) a copy of the new document under which the registered owner retains legal custody and control of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 14
Notification Regarding Destroyed or Missing Aircraft
202.58 (1) Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after becoming aware of the fact that any of the following events has occurred, notify the Minister in writing if the aircraft
(a) is destroyed;
(b) is permanently withdrawn from use;
(c) is missing and the search for the aircraft is terminated; or
(d) has been missing for 60 days or more.
(2) Where an event referred to in subsection (1) has occurred, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
Ultra-light Aeroplanes
202.59 (1) If a basic ultra-light aeroplane that is registered is no longer a basic ultra-light aeroplane, its certificate of registration is cancelled.
(2) If an advanced ultra-light aeroplane that is registered is no longer an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, its certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2000-405, s. 15
Misrepresentation or Fraudulent Documentation
202.60 Where there is misrepresentation or fraudulent documentation in the application for registration of a Canadian aircraft, the certificate of registration is cancelled.
Removal of Marks
202.61 Where the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft expires or is cancelled, the Minister may request the owner or last registered owner to remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, where the Minister so requests, the owner or last registered owner, as applicable, shall remove the Canadian marks within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
Notification That Marks Are Removed
202.62 No person shall fraudulently notify the Minister that the Canadian marks on an aircraft have been removed.
Removal of Name and Address from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
202.63 Where a continuing or temporary certificate of registration issued in respect of an aircraft expires or is cancelled, the Minister shall remove from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register the name and address of the person under whose name the aircraft was registered.
Removal of Aircraft Particulars from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
202.64 If the certificate of registration of an aircraft is cancelled, the Minister may remove all the particulars in respect of the aircraft from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register if any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft is transferred to a person who is not qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft under section 202.15 or if subsection 202.58(1) or section 202.59 applies.
SOR/2000-405, s. 16
[202.65 to 202.68 reserved]
Division IX — Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
Publication of Register
202.69 (1) The Minister shall establish, maintain and publish a register of aircraft, to be known as the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register, in which there shall be entered, in respect of each Canadian aircraft for which a continuing or temporary certificate of registration has been issued,
(a) the name and address of each registered owner;
(b) the registration mark issued pursuant to section 202.02; and
(c) such other particulars concerning the aircraft as the Minister considers necessary for registration, inspection and certification purposes.
(2) The Minister may publish information that has been entered in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register in respect of a Canadian aircraft.
[202.70 to 202.72 reserved]
Division X — Notice to Owners
Two or More Persons As Owners
202.73 For the purposes of this Subpart, where two or more persons are the registered owners of a Canadian aircraft, a request, notice or document is duly given to each registered owner of the aircraft if the request, notice or document is given to the person who, pursuant to the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, has been identified as the nominee for that purpose, at the last address for that person recorded in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register.
[202.74 to 202.77 reserved]
What’s a Basic Ultra-Light Aeroplane?
No More Than Two Seats, Low Weight and Limited Speed
To qualify as a “basic ultra-light” aircraft, your aircraft must have no more than two seats. Additionally, the stall speed in the landing configuration (Vso) that doesn’t exceed 39 knots (or 45 miles per hour) at the maximum take-off weight.
On the subject of the maximum take-off weight, that cannot exceed 544 kg (or 1,199 pounds)
Use this following link to apply for the registration of ultra light planes.
You can use that same link whether you’re applying for a basic or an advanced ultra-light aeroplane.
Advanced and Basic Ultra-Light Aeroplane Registration Laws and Others
National Aviation Registration has been a reliable resource for aircraft owners across Canada and worldwide, helping to find and file the required documentation for their aircraft.
If you’re handling registration, ownership transfer, address updates, or other related needs to ultra-light planes or others, our team is ready to assist.
Below are some regulations that might be relevant to your situation:
NCR-064-2020
Pursuant to subsection 5.9(2) of the Aeronautics Act, and after having taken into account that this exemption is in the public interest and is not likely to adversely affect aviation safety or security, I hereby exempt all licensing applicants for a permit, licence or rating having successful-flight test results on or before March 11th, 2020, from the requirements of paragraph 401.06(1)(c) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), subject to the conditions set out below.
Paragraph 401.06(1)(c) of the CARs states that, subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, issue a flight crew permit or licence to the applicant or endorse the applicant’s flight crew permit or licence with a rating if the applicant provides documentation to the Minister that establishes that the applicant has successfully completed, within the applicable period specified in the personnel licensing standards preceding the date of application for the permit, licence or rating, a flight test in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
The above mentioned provisions are reproduced in Appendix A.
Purpose
The purpose of this exemption is to adopt temporary measures in the public interest to reduce the potential of person to person transmission following the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11th, 2020.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and the closing of all flight schools and social distancing has been ordered by Provincial and Municipal governments, this exemption shall provide all applicants having successfully-completed flight test results an additional six (6) months to submit an application for a permit, licence or rating.
Application
This exemption applies only to applicants having successfully-completed flight test results on or before March 11th, 2020.
This exemption ceases to apply to a licensing applicant that breaches the conditions of this exemption.
Conditions
This exemption is subject to the following conditions:
The 6-months extension shall only be applied to applications for a permit, licence or rating submitted between March 11, 2020 and September 30, 2020;
The applicant shall have successfully completed a flight test within the 18 months preceding the date of application;
Applicants with outstanding applications, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this exemption, shall comply with the CARs in all respects. The CARs shall continue to apply in all respects other than the specific exemption set out herein, or any other applicable exemption issued by the Minister of Transport.
Validity
This exemption is in effect until the earliest of the following:
(a) September 30, 2020, at 23:59 (EST); or
(b) The date on which the exemption is cancelled in writing by the Minister where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest or is likely to adversely affect aviation safety or security.
Dated at Ottawa, Ontario, this 20th day of May, 2020, on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
“Original signed by”
Nicholas Robinson
Director General
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
Appendix A
Pertinent provisions of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
Issuance and Endorsement of Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings
401.06 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, issue a flight crew permit or licence to the applicant or endorse the applicant’s flight crew permit or licence with a rating if the applicant provides documentation to the Minister that establishes
(a) the applicant’s citizenship;
(b) that the applicant meets the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards in respect of
(i) minimum age,
(ii) medical fitness,
(iii) knowledge,
(iv) experience, and
(v) skill; and
(c) that the applicant has successfully completed, within the applicable period specified in the personnel licensing standards preceding the date of application for the permit, licence or rating, a flight test in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(1.1) An application shall also include
(a) in the case of a licence or a permit, one photograph of the applicant that meets the requirements of subsection 421.06(3) of the personnel licensing standards; and
(b) in the case of a licence, documentation establishing that the applicant demonstrated, by means of an evaluation, their ability to speak and understand English or French, or both, at the operational or expert level in accordance with the language proficiency scale set out in the table to subsection 421.06(4) of the personnel licensing standards.
(2) The certification of additional privileges on a permit or licence expires at the end of the period specified on the licence or permit or on receipt of a new permit or licence granting those privileges, whichever is earlier.
(3) The Minister shall extend the validity period of a flight instructor rating for a period of not more than 90 days beginning on the day on which the rating would otherwise expire, if
(a) the application for extension of the rating is made while the rating is still valid; and
(b) the applicant demonstrates that there has been no reasonable opportunity to renew the rating within the 90 days before the day on which the rating would otherwise expire.
Pertinent provisions of Standard 421 – Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings
421.20 Gyroplane – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 month preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground to the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Gyroplane familiarity with, and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the gyroplane used in the test, and with a degree of competency appropriate to that of the holder of a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane.
[…]
421.21 Ultra-light Aeroplane – Requirement
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall submit to the Minister a letter from the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Ultra-light Aeroplane, or the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane certifying that the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the ultra-light aeroplane used for the training program, and with a degree of competency appropriate to that of the holder of a pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane.
[…]
421.22 Recreational - Aeroplane - Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane in accordance with:
(a) Schedule 2 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Recreational Pilot Permit – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests; or
(b) Schedule 3 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.24 Gliders - Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground familiarity with, and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the glider used in the test and with a degree of competency appropriate to the holder of a pilot licence - glider.
[…]
421.25 Balloons – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence an applicant shall demonstrate, in flight and on the ground, familiarity with and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres and procedures appropriate to the balloon used in the test and with a degree of competency appropriate to the holder of a Pilot Licence - Balloon.
[…]
421.26 Aeroplanes - Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane in accordance with Schedule 3 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.27 Helicopters – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of a helicopter, in accordance with Schedule 5 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.30 Aeroplanes – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant for a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane, in accordance with Schedule 4 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.31 Helicopters – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of a helicopter, in accordance with Schedule 6 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.34 Aeroplanes - Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in a multi-engined aeroplane with no central thrust configuration and fitted with instruments and equipment suitable for IFR flight in controlled airspace, familiarity with and the ability:
(i) to perform both normal and emergency flight procedures and manoeuvres appropriate to the aeroplane in which the flight test is conducted; and
(ii) to execute all manoeuvres and procedures set forth in Division XIV for issue of a Group 1 instrument rating.
[…]
421.35 Helicopters – Requirement
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground familiarity with and the ability to perform, as pilot-in-command of a helicopter required to be operated with a co-pilot, both normal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres appropriate to the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter.
[…]
421.37 Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) An applicant shall provide a letter certifying that within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence the applicant has, with respect to the aircraft type to be endorsed on the licence, demonstrated in the aeroplane type or approved aeroplane type simulator the ability to perform both normal and emergency procedures to a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted by the licence.
[…]
421.38 Requirements
(1) Seaplane Rating - Requirements
[…]
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a seaplane rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(6) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Instructor Guide - Seaplane Rating (TP 12668).
[…]
421.40 Blanket and Individual Type Ratings
[…]
(3) Individual Type Rating Requirements
(a) Aeroplane - Two Crew
[…]
(iii) Skill
The applicant shall comply with one of the following requirements:
(A) An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations for that aeroplane type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that aeroplane type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating;
(B) An applicant who successfully completes a Line Operational Evaluation (LOE) from an approved Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating shall be considered to have met the pilot proficiency check requirement pursuant to Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations; or
(C) When employed by the holder of a private operator certificate issued pursuant to section 604.03 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, an applicant shall have successfully completed the operator’s training and proficiency program and be certified proficient for operations by the chief pilot within the 12 months preceding the application.
(b) Aeroplane - Two Crew - Restricted to Cruise Relief Pilot Duties Only
[…]
(iv) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VI or Part VII, excluding the takeoffs and landings, for that aeroplane type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that aeroplane type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
(c) High Performance Aeroplane
[…]
(iii) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a qualified person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(a).
(d) Flight Engineer
[…]
(ii) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a Flight Engineer proficiency check on the aeroplane type, within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
[…]
(f) Helicopter - Two Pilots
[…]
(iii) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VII for that helicopter type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that helicopter type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
[…]
(g) Helicopter - One Pilot
Within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating, an applicant for an individual aircraft type rating for a helicopter with a minimum flight crew requirement of one pilot shall have successfully completed:
(i) a flight test, on the helicopter type, for the issue of a Private or Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter; or
(ii) a Pilot Proficiency Check on the helicopter type; or
(iii) a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(b).
[…]
(k) Gyroplane - Two-Seat
Within the 12 months preceding the application for rating, an applicant for an individual aircraft type rating for a gyroplane having more than one seat shall have successfully completed:
(i) a flight test, on the gyroplane type, for the issue of a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane; or
(ii) a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(c).
(l) Any Other Individual Aircraft Type Rating
An applicant for any other individual aircraft type ratings shall have, within the 12 months preceding the application for rating, performed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person who has been delegated the authority to supervise a qualifying flight.
[…]
421.42 Requirements
(1) Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane
[…]
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).
[…]
(2) Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter
[…]
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).
[…]
(3) Pilot Permit – Gyroplane
[…]
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4).
[…]
421.52 Requirements
[…]
(2) Skill
An applicant shall provide the report of a Second Officer proficiency check conducted during the 12 months preceding the date of application in the aeroplane type or approved aeroplane type simulator to be endorsed on the licence.
[…]
421.55 Requirements
[…]
(3) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the rating, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command in accordance with Schedule 1 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Passenger Carrying Rating – Ultra-light Aeroplane” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
To qualify as a “basic ultra-light” aircraft, your aircraft must have no more than two seats. Additionally, the stall speed in the landing configuration (Vso) that doesn’t exceed 39 knots (or 45 miles per hour) at the maximum take-off weight.
On the subject of the maximum take-off weight, that cannot exceed 544 kg (or 1,199 pounds)
Use this following link to apply for the registration of ultra light planes.
You can use that same link whether you’re applying for a basic or an advanced ultra-light aeroplane.
Advanced and Basic Ultra-Light Aeroplane Registration Laws and Others
National Aviation Registration has been a reliable resource for aircraft owners across Canada and worldwide, helping to find and file the required documentation for their aircraft.
If you’re handling registration, ownership transfer, address updates, or other related needs to ultra-light planes or others, our team is ready to assist.
Below are some regulations that might be relevant to your situation:
NCR-064-2020
Pursuant to subsection 5.9(2) of the Aeronautics Act, and after having taken into account that this exemption is in the public interest and is not likely to adversely affect aviation safety or security, I hereby exempt all licensing applicants for a permit, licence or rating having successful-flight test results on or before March 11th, 2020, from the requirements of paragraph 401.06(1)(c) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), subject to the conditions set out below.
Paragraph 401.06(1)(c) of the CARs states that, subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, issue a flight crew permit or licence to the applicant or endorse the applicant’s flight crew permit or licence with a rating if the applicant provides documentation to the Minister that establishes that the applicant has successfully completed, within the applicable period specified in the personnel licensing standards preceding the date of application for the permit, licence or rating, a flight test in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
The above mentioned provisions are reproduced in Appendix A.
Purpose
The purpose of this exemption is to adopt temporary measures in the public interest to reduce the potential of person to person transmission following the declaration of a pandemic outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11th, 2020.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and the closing of all flight schools and social distancing has been ordered by Provincial and Municipal governments, this exemption shall provide all applicants having successfully-completed flight test results an additional six (6) months to submit an application for a permit, licence or rating.
Application
This exemption applies only to applicants having successfully-completed flight test results on or before March 11th, 2020.
This exemption ceases to apply to a licensing applicant that breaches the conditions of this exemption.
Conditions
This exemption is subject to the following conditions:
The 6-months extension shall only be applied to applications for a permit, licence or rating submitted between March 11, 2020 and September 30, 2020;
The applicant shall have successfully completed a flight test within the 18 months preceding the date of application;
Applicants with outstanding applications, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this exemption, shall comply with the CARs in all respects. The CARs shall continue to apply in all respects other than the specific exemption set out herein, or any other applicable exemption issued by the Minister of Transport.
Validity
This exemption is in effect until the earliest of the following:
(a) September 30, 2020, at 23:59 (EST); or
(b) The date on which the exemption is cancelled in writing by the Minister where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest or is likely to adversely affect aviation safety or security.
Dated at Ottawa, Ontario, this 20th day of May, 2020, on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
“Original signed by”
Nicholas Robinson
Director General
Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
Appendix A
Pertinent provisions of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
Issuance and Endorsement of Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings
401.06 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, issue a flight crew permit or licence to the applicant or endorse the applicant’s flight crew permit or licence with a rating if the applicant provides documentation to the Minister that establishes
(a) the applicant’s citizenship;
(b) that the applicant meets the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards in respect of
(i) minimum age,
(ii) medical fitness,
(iii) knowledge,
(iv) experience, and
(v) skill; and
(c) that the applicant has successfully completed, within the applicable period specified in the personnel licensing standards preceding the date of application for the permit, licence or rating, a flight test in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(1.1) An application shall also include
(a) in the case of a licence or a permit, one photograph of the applicant that meets the requirements of subsection 421.06(3) of the personnel licensing standards; and
(b) in the case of a licence, documentation establishing that the applicant demonstrated, by means of an evaluation, their ability to speak and understand English or French, or both, at the operational or expert level in accordance with the language proficiency scale set out in the table to subsection 421.06(4) of the personnel licensing standards.
(2) The certification of additional privileges on a permit or licence expires at the end of the period specified on the licence or permit or on receipt of a new permit or licence granting those privileges, whichever is earlier.
(3) The Minister shall extend the validity period of a flight instructor rating for a period of not more than 90 days beginning on the day on which the rating would otherwise expire, if
(a) the application for extension of the rating is made while the rating is still valid; and
(b) the applicant demonstrates that there has been no reasonable opportunity to renew the rating within the 90 days before the day on which the rating would otherwise expire.
Pertinent provisions of Standard 421 – Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings
421.20 Gyroplane – Requirements
[…]
(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 month preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground to the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Gyroplane familiarity with, and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the gyroplane used in the test, and with a degree of competency appropriate to that of the holder of a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane.
[…]
421.21 Ultra-light Aeroplane – Requirement
[…]
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall submit to the Minister a letter from the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Ultra-light Aeroplane, or the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane certifying that the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the ultra-light aeroplane used for the training program, and with a degree of competency appropriate to that of the holder of a pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane.
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421.22 Recreational - Aeroplane - Requirements
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane in accordance with:
(a) Schedule 2 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Recreational Pilot Permit – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests; or
(b) Schedule 3 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests.
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421.24 Gliders - Requirements
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(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground familiarity with, and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres appropriate to the glider used in the test and with a degree of competency appropriate to the holder of a pilot licence - glider.
[…]
421.25 Balloons – Requirements
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(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence an applicant shall demonstrate, in flight and on the ground, familiarity with and the ability to perform both normal and emergency manoeuvres and procedures appropriate to the balloon used in the test and with a degree of competency appropriate to the holder of a Pilot Licence - Balloon.
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421.26 Aeroplanes - Requirements
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane in accordance with Schedule 3 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 - Conduct of Flight Tests.
[…]
421.27 Helicopters – Requirements
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of a helicopter, in accordance with Schedule 5 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
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421.30 Aeroplanes – Requirements
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant for a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane, in accordance with Schedule 4 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
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421.31 Helicopters – Requirements
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of a helicopter, in accordance with Schedule 6 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
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421.34 Aeroplanes - Requirements
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(5) Skill
(a) Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in a multi-engined aeroplane with no central thrust configuration and fitted with instruments and equipment suitable for IFR flight in controlled airspace, familiarity with and the ability:
(i) to perform both normal and emergency flight procedures and manoeuvres appropriate to the aeroplane in which the flight test is conducted; and
(ii) to execute all manoeuvres and procedures set forth in Division XIV for issue of a Group 1 instrument rating.
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421.35 Helicopters – Requirement
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(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence, an applicant shall demonstrate in flight and on the ground familiarity with and the ability to perform, as pilot-in-command of a helicopter required to be operated with a co-pilot, both normal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres appropriate to the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter.
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421.37 Requirements
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(5) Skill
(a) An applicant shall provide a letter certifying that within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence the applicant has, with respect to the aircraft type to be endorsed on the licence, demonstrated in the aeroplane type or approved aeroplane type simulator the ability to perform both normal and emergency procedures to a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted by the licence.
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421.38 Requirements
(1) Seaplane Rating - Requirements
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(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a seaplane rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(6) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Instructor Guide - Seaplane Rating (TP 12668).
[…]
421.40 Blanket and Individual Type Ratings
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(3) Individual Type Rating Requirements
(a) Aeroplane - Two Crew
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(iii) Skill
The applicant shall comply with one of the following requirements:
(A) An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations for that aeroplane type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that aeroplane type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating;
(B) An applicant who successfully completes a Line Operational Evaluation (LOE) from an approved Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating shall be considered to have met the pilot proficiency check requirement pursuant to Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations; or
(C) When employed by the holder of a private operator certificate issued pursuant to section 604.03 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, an applicant shall have successfully completed the operator’s training and proficiency program and be certified proficient for operations by the chief pilot within the 12 months preceding the application.
(b) Aeroplane - Two Crew - Restricted to Cruise Relief Pilot Duties Only
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(iv) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VI or Part VII, excluding the takeoffs and landings, for that aeroplane type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that aeroplane type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
(c) High Performance Aeroplane
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(iii) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a qualified person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(a).
(d) Flight Engineer
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(ii) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a Flight Engineer proficiency check on the aeroplane type, within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
[…]
(f) Helicopter - Two Pilots
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(iii) Skill
An applicant shall have passed a pilot proficiency check conducted in accordance with Part VII for that helicopter type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating or passed a pilot proficiency check acceptable to the Minister for that helicopter type within 12 months preceding the application for the rating.
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(g) Helicopter - One Pilot
Within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating, an applicant for an individual aircraft type rating for a helicopter with a minimum flight crew requirement of one pilot shall have successfully completed:
(i) a flight test, on the helicopter type, for the issue of a Private or Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter; or
(ii) a Pilot Proficiency Check on the helicopter type; or
(iii) a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(b).
[…]
(k) Gyroplane - Two-Seat
Within the 12 months preceding the application for rating, an applicant for an individual aircraft type rating for a gyroplane having more than one seat shall have successfully completed:
(i) a flight test, on the gyroplane type, for the issue of a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane; or
(ii) a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(7)(c).
(l) Any Other Individual Aircraft Type Rating
An applicant for any other individual aircraft type ratings shall have, within the 12 months preceding the application for rating, performed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a person who has been delegated the authority to supervise a qualifying flight.
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421.42 Requirements
(1) Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane
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(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).
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(2) Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter
[…]
(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).
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(3) Pilot Permit – Gyroplane
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(b) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4).
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421.52 Requirements
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(2) Skill
An applicant shall provide the report of a Second Officer proficiency check conducted during the 12 months preceding the date of application in the aeroplane type or approved aeroplane type simulator to be endorsed on the licence.
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421.55 Requirements
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(3) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the rating, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command in accordance with Schedule 1 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Passenger Carrying Rating – Ultra-light Aeroplane” of Standard 428 — Conduct of Flight Tests.
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Who Can Register an Aircraft in Canada?
Any Canadian over the Age of 16
A Canadian who is over the age of 16 is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
Additionally, under particular circumstances, an entity which is not Canadian but is formed or incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft.
Use this following link to apply for Canadian aircraft registration.
The Laws Regarding Who Can and Cannot Register an Aircraft in Canada
Here at National Aviation Registration, we have helped aircraft owners from all across Canada and beyond to find and complete the proper documentation for their aircraft.
Whether you’re registering a vessel, transferring ownership, updating your registration following a change of address, and more, we can assist.
The following laws may pertain to your situation:
Part II — Aircraft Identification and Registration and Operation of a Leased Aircraft by a Non-Registered Owner (continued)
Subpart 2 — Aircraft Marking and Registration (continued)
Division II — Aircraft Registration (continued)
Aircraft Manufacturers
202.14 (1) On receipt of an application in writing, the Minister shall issue a written authorization permitting the operation in Canada of an aircraft that is not registered and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, where
(a) the aircraft was manufactured in Canada;
(b) the aircraft is operated by the manufacturer;
(c) the aircraft is operated within Canada for the purpose of
(i) a production test flight,
(ii) a customer acceptance flight, or
(iii) a flight undertaken to complete the manufacturing process or to export the aircraft;
(d) a registration mark has been reserved in respect of the aircraft pursuant to subsection 202.02(1);
(e) the aircraft displays its marks in accordance with section 202.01 or 202.07; and
(f) the manufacturer is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15.
(2) The Minister may specify conditions in the authorization governing the operation of the aircraft referred to in subsection (1) as are necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(3) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
A Canadian who is over the age of 16 is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
Additionally, under particular circumstances, an entity which is not Canadian but is formed or incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft.
Use this following link to apply for Canadian aircraft registration.
The Laws Regarding Who Can and Cannot Register an Aircraft in Canada
Here at National Aviation Registration, we have helped aircraft owners from all across Canada and beyond to find and complete the proper documentation for their aircraft.
Whether you’re registering a vessel, transferring ownership, updating your registration following a change of address, and more, we can assist.
The following laws may pertain to your situation:
Part II — Aircraft Identification and Registration and Operation of a Leased Aircraft by a Non-Registered Owner (continued)
Subpart 2 — Aircraft Marking and Registration (continued)
Division II — Aircraft Registration (continued)
Aircraft Manufacturers
202.14 (1) On receipt of an application in writing, the Minister shall issue a written authorization permitting the operation in Canada of an aircraft that is not registered and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, where
(a) the aircraft was manufactured in Canada;
(b) the aircraft is operated by the manufacturer;
(c) the aircraft is operated within Canada for the purpose of
(i) a production test flight,
(ii) a customer acceptance flight, or
(iii) a flight undertaken to complete the manufacturing process or to export the aircraft;
(d) a registration mark has been reserved in respect of the aircraft pursuant to subsection 202.02(1);
(e) the aircraft displays its marks in accordance with section 202.01 or 202.07; and
(f) the manufacturer is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15.
(2) The Minister may specify conditions in the authorization governing the operation of the aircraft referred to in subsection (1) as are necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(3) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Do I Have to Register a Privately-Owned Plane?
Yes, Privately Owned Planes Have to Be Registered in Canada
Any aircraft based and mostly operated in Canada, that’s owned by Canadians, must be registered with the authorities.
Use this following link to apply for aircraft registration.
Use this to register Canadian ultralight aircraft.
The Laws of Registering a Plane in Canada
National Aviation Registration has proudly supported aircraft owners across Canada and internationally, guiding them in identifying and completing the necessary documentation for their aircraft.
If you're in the process of registering a plane, transferring ownership, updating your records due to an address change, or handling other registration needs for commercial and privately owned aircraft, we are here to help.
The following legal guidelines may apply to your circumstances:
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Previous Version
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
Any aircraft based and mostly operated in Canada, that’s owned by Canadians, must be registered with the authorities.
Use this following link to apply for aircraft registration.
Use this to register Canadian ultralight aircraft.
The Laws of Registering a Plane in Canada
National Aviation Registration has proudly supported aircraft owners across Canada and internationally, guiding them in identifying and completing the necessary documentation for their aircraft.
If you're in the process of registering a plane, transferring ownership, updating your records due to an address change, or handling other registration needs for commercial and privately owned aircraft, we are here to help.
The following legal guidelines may apply to your circumstances:
Qualifications to Be Registered Owner of a Canadian Aircraft
202.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any Canadian is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft.
(2) No individual is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft unless the individual is at least 16 years of age.
(3) An entity that is not Canadian but is incorporated or formed under the laws of Canada or a province is qualified to be the registered owner of a private Canadian aircraft where
(a) the entity provides the Minister with a certified copy of the entity’s certificate of incorporation or other equivalent document issued under the laws of Canada or a province pursuant to which the entity was incorporated or formed;
(b) the entity meets the requirements, specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, respecting the keeping and preservation of records;
(c) the entity meets the reporting requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards; and
(d) while the aircraft is registered in Canada, the flight time accumulated in Canada by the aircraft is not less than 60 per cent of the flight time accumulated by the aircraft at the end of each six-month period.
(4) [Repealed, SOR/2021-152, s. 1]
(5) Where an entity that is qualified to be the registered owner of an aircraft pursuant to subsection (3) ceases to meet the requirements set out in paragraphs (3)(b) to (d), the aircraft’s certificate of registration is cancelled.
SOR/2021-152, s. 1
Previous Version
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
What Do I Need to Register an Imported Aircraft?
Proof It Isn’t on a Foreign Register and It Meets Airworthiness Requirements
You must register an aircraft you imported into Canada.
To do so, you have to make certain that it meets airworthiness requiremen ts for aircraft that are imported into Canada.
Additionally, you need proof that the “last state of registry” gives Transport Canada proof taht the aircraft is on no foreign register. In this context, “last state of registry” means “the country you’re importing the aircraft into Canada from.”
If you’ve done the above, use the following link to register an imported airplane.
Use this to register an airplane in Canada.
Regulations to Register an Imported Aircraft and Others
At National Aviation Registration, we’ve been dedicated to assisting aircraft owners throughout Canada and beyond, ensuring they locate and file the correct documentation for their aircraft with ease.
Whether you need to register a plane (regardless of whether or not it was imported), transfer ownership, update your address, or manage other registration needs, we can provide the guidance you require.
Here are some of the laws that may relate to your case:
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
You must register an aircraft you imported into Canada.
To do so, you have to make certain that it meets airworthiness requiremen ts for aircraft that are imported into Canada.
Additionally, you need proof that the “last state of registry” gives Transport Canada proof taht the aircraft is on no foreign register. In this context, “last state of registry” means “the country you’re importing the aircraft into Canada from.”
If you’ve done the above, use the following link to register an imported airplane.
Use this to register an airplane in Canada.
Regulations to Register an Imported Aircraft and Others
At National Aviation Registration, we’ve been dedicated to assisting aircraft owners throughout Canada and beyond, ensuring they locate and file the correct documentation for their aircraft with ease.
Whether you need to register a plane (regardless of whether or not it was imported), transfer ownership, update your address, or manage other registration needs, we can provide the guidance you require.
Here are some of the laws that may relate to your case:
Registration Requirements
202.16 The Minister, on receipt of an application in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards, shall register an aircraft where the owner of the aircraft
(a) is qualified to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft pursuant to section 202.15; and
(b) meets the requirements set out in those standards.
Types of Registration
202.17 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister shall register an aircraft as
(a) a state aircraft;
(b) a commercial aircraft; or
(c) a private aircraft.
(2) The Minister shall register an aircraft with
(a) a provisional registration if the aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state and is to be operated for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada;
(b) a temporary registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately;
(c) a continuing registration if the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to grant a continuing registration can be completed immediately; or
(d) an interim registration if the requirements of subsection 202.36(1) or (4) are satisfied.
(3) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a state aircraft if it is a civil aircraft that is owned by and exclusively used in the service of a government in Canada.
(4) The Minister shall register an aircraft as a commercial aircraft if
(a) it is to be operated under Subpart 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII or pursuant to an authorization issued under section 203.03; or
(b) it is an aeroplane or helicopter that is to be operated pursuant to a flight training unit operator certificate issued under Subpart 6 of Part IV.
SOR/2000-405, s. 10
Identity for Registration Purposes — Aircraft
202.18 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of an aircraft, other than a balloon,
(a) the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft establishes its identity; and
(b) where the fuselage, hull or an alternative structure of the aircraft is scrapped, the aircraft is deemed to be destroyed.
Identity for Registration Purposes — Balloons
202.19 For the purpose of the registration in Canada of a balloon,
(a) the envelope of the balloon establishes its identity; and
(b) where the envelope of a balloon is scrapped, the balloon is deemed to be destroyed.
[202.20 to 202.24 reserved]
Division III — Certificates of Registration
Issuance of a Certificate of Registration
202.25 (1) Where the Minister registers an aircraft, the Minister shall issue to the registered owner of the aircraft
(a) a provisional certificate of registration if the aircraft has a provisional registration;
(b) a temporary certificate of registration if
(i) the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to issue a continuing registration cannot be completed immediately, or
(ii) the Minister intends to replace a continuing certificate of registration pursuant to section 202.27 or amend or replace a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection 202.28(1), but the documentation, record entries and other administrative steps necessary to amend or replace the certificate cannot be completed immediately;
(c) an interim certificate of registration if the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration pursuant to subsection 202.36(1) or (4); or
(d) except in the circumstances described in subparagraph (b)(ii), a continuing certificate of registration if the aircraft has a continuing registration.
(2) Where the Minister issues a temporary certificate of registration, the Minister may specify in the temporary certificate of registration a date on which the temporary registration expires.
(3) A temporary certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, on the earliest of
(a) the date specified in the temporary certificate of registration,
(b) the last day of the three-month period following the day on which the temporary certificate of registration was issued,
(c) the day on which there is a change in the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(d) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
Carrying Certificate of Registration on Board the Aircraft
202.26 No person shall operate an aircraft in Canada, other than an aircraft referred to in subsection 202.43(1), or a Canadian aircraft outside Canada unless the certificate of registration issued in respect of the aircraft is carried on board the aircraft.
Certificate of Registration Lost or Destroyed
202.27 The Minister shall replace a lost or destroyed certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft on receipt of a written application from the registered owner where the registered owner continues to meet the registration requirements referred to in section 202.16.
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
What’s an Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane?
Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes Have a Type Design in Compliance With Set Standards
To be an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, an aircraft must meet the standards that are specified in the manual called “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes.”
Here is a link to that manual, from the “Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association of Canada.”
Use this link to apply to register ultralight aircraft in Canada.
You can use that link if you have a basic ultra-light aeroplane as well.
Laws Regarding Basic and Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes
At National Aviation Registration, we’re committed to helping aircraft owners across Canada and internationally with all documentation requirements for their aircraft.
From initial registration and ownership transfers to address updates and more, we’re here to make the process easier. That’s true for those with basic ultra-light planes, advanced ultra-light planes, or any other kind of aircraft.
The following regulations may apply to your case. These excerpts are taken from “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes.”
Chapter A - General 1. Applicability (a) This publication contains standards for the design of Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes. (b) Each person who manufactures an aeroplane or aeroplane kit for subsequent registration in the advanced ultra-light category shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of this publication. 2. Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane Category An Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane is an aeroplane which: (a) Is propeller driven; (b) Is designed to carry a maximum of two persons, including the pilot; (c) Has a maximum take-off mass, MTOmax, (weight, WTOmax) of: (i) 350 Kg (770 lb) for a single place aeroplane, or (ii) 560.0 Kg ( 1232 lb) for a two place aeroplane; (c) A maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration, VSO, at manufacturer's recommended maximum take-off mass (weight) not exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) (IAS); and (d) Is limited to non-aerobatic operations. Non-aerobatic operations include: (1) manoeuvres incident to normal flying (2) stalls and spins (if approved for type); (3) lazy eights, chandelles; and (4) steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60º 3. Minimum Useful Load Advanced ultra-light aeroplanes shall have a Minimum Useful Load, MU (WU) computed as follows: (a) For a single place aeroplane: MU = 80 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine(s) power in kw; (WU = 175 + 0.5P, in lb; where P is the rated engine(s) power in BHP). (b) For a two place aeroplane: MU = 160 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine(s) power in kw; (WU = 350 + 0.5P, in lb; where P is the rated engine(s) power in BHP)
Maximum Empty Mass (Weight) The Maximum Empty Mass, MEmax, (Weight, WEmax) includes all operational equipment that is actually installed in the aeroplane. It includes the mass (weight) of the airframe, powerplant, required equipment, optional and specific equipment, fixed ballast, full engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, and the residual fuel and oil. Hence, the maximum empty mass (weight) = maximum take-off mass (weight) - minimum useful load. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Amendment 003 Amendment 003 2 Chapter B – Flight 5. Proof of Compliance Each of the following requirements shall be met at the most critical mass (weight) and CG configuration. Unless otherwise specified, the speed range from stall to VNE shall be considered. 6. Load Distribution Limits (a) Using comprehensive references, the following shall be determined: (1) the maximum empty mass (weight) and maximum take-off mass (weight) as defined in section 5. and 7., and a minimum flying weight; and (2) the empty CG, most forward and most rearward CG. Note: Standard occupant mass (weig
(b) Fixed and/or removable ballast may be used if properly installed and placarded. 7. Propeller Speed and Pitch Limits Propeller speed (RPM) and pitch shall not be allowed to exceed safe operating limits established by the manufacturer under normal conditions (i.e. maximum take-off RPM during take-off and 110% of maximum continuous RPM at closed throttle and VNE). 8. Performance, General All performance requirements apply in standard ICAO atmosphere and still air conditions. Speeds shall be given in indicated (IAS) and calibrated (CAS) airspeeds. 9. Stalling Speeds (a) Wing level stalling speeds shall be determined by flight test at a rate of speed decrease of 1.6 km/h/sec (1 mph/sec) or less, throttle closed, with maximum weight, and most unfavourable CG: (1) VS0: shall not exceed 72 km/h (45mph) (2) VS1: flaps retracted, shall not exceed 96.5 km/h (60 mph). (b) Level wing attitude and yaw control shall be possible down to VS0 or the speed at which the pitch control reaches the control stop. 10. Take-off With take-off at the maximum weight, full throttle, sea level, the following shall be measured: (a) Ground roll distance; and, (b) Distance to clear a 15.2 m (50 ft.) obstacle at 1.3 VS1. Note: The aeroplane configuration, including flap position, shall be specified. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Ame
Climb With climb out at full throttle: (a) Best rate of climb (VY) shall exceed 93 m (300 ft) per minute; and, (b) Best angle of climb (VX) shall exceed 1/12. 12. Landing For landing with throttle closed and flaps extended, the following shall be determined: (a) Landing distance from 15.2 m (50 ft.) 1.3 VS0; and (b) Ground roll distance with reasonable braking if so equipped. 13. Balked Landing For a balked landing at 1.3 VS0 and flaps extended, the full throttle angle of climb shall exceed 1/30. 14. Controllability and Manoeuvrability (a) The aeroplane shall be safely controllable and manoeuvrable during take-off, climb, level flight (cruise), dive, approach and landing (power off and on, flaps retracted and extended) through the use of primary controls and normal displacements for the aircraft type. (b) Smooth transition between all flight conditions shall be possible without excessive pilot skills nor exceeding pilot force as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 (c) It shall be possible to trim the aeroplane at least for level cruise at an average weight and CG. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Amendment 003 Amendment 003 4 15. Longitudinal Control Longitudinal control shall allow: (a) Speed increase from 1.1 VSI to 1.5 VSI and from 1.1 VSO to VF in less than 3 seconds. This applies for both power-off and full power conditions. (b) Full control to be maintained when retracting and extending the flaps in the normal speed range; and (c) Stick forces per 'g' to steadily increase.
Directional and Lateral Control (a) Reversing the roll from 30 degrees one wing low over to 30 degrees the other wing low shall be possible within 4 seconds at 1.3 VS0 (flaps extended and throttle idle) and at 1.2 VS1 (flaps retracted, throttle idle and full). (b) Rapid entry and recovery into/from yaw and roll shall not result in uncontrollable flight characteristics. (c) Where aircraft is so equipped, aileron and rudder forces shall not reverse with increased deflection. 17. Static Longitudinal Stability Longitudinal stability shall be positive from 1.2 VS to VNE at the most critical power setting and CG combination. 18. Static Directional and Lateral Stability (a) Directional and lateral stability and take-off and climb performance tests shall be performed to ensure the aeroplane complies with the requirements of this publication. (b) Directional and lateral stability is considered acceptable when the spiral stability of the aeroplane is neutral within the range specified in section 17. 19. Dynamic Stability Any short period oscillation shall be rapidly dampened with the controls free and the controls fixed. 20. Wings Level Stall It shall be possible to prevent more than 15 degrees of roll or yaw by normal use of the controls. 21. Turning Flight and Accelerated Stalls Stalls shall also be performed with power. After establishing a 30 degree co-ordinated turn, the turn shall be tightened until the stall. After the turning stall, level flight shall be regained without exceeding 60 degrees of roll. These stalls shall be performed with power on, flaps retracted and flaps extended. No excessive loss of altitude, nor spin tendency, nor speed build up shall be associated with the recovery
Directional Stability and Control (a) Steering: Normal control inputs will achieve the desired steering results. In the case of aircraft equipped with rudders, pushing the right rudder pedal shall cause a turn to the right. (b) Ground handling shall not require special skills. No uncontrollable ground-looping tendency shall arise from 90 degrees of cross wind up to the maximum wind velocity selected by the applicant.
Chapter C - Structure 23. Loads (a) All requirements are specified in terms of limit loads. (b) Ultimate loads are limit loads multiplied by the factor of safety of section 24 (c) Loads shall be redistributed if the deformations affect them significantly. 24. Factor of Safety (a) The factor of safety is 1.5, except that it shall be increased to: (1) 2.0 x 1.5 = 3. on castings; (2) 1.2 x 1.5 = 1.8 on fittings; (3) 4.45 x 1.5 = 6.67 on control surface hinges; (4) 2.2 x 1.5 = 3.3 on push-pull control systems; and (5) 1.33 x 1.5 = 2. on cable control systems, seat belts and harness (b) The structure shall be designed as far as practicable, to avoid points of stress concentration where variable stresses above the fatigue limit are likely to occur in normal service. 25. Strength and Deformation (a) Limit loads shall not create permanent deformations nor large enough deformations which may interfere with safe operation. (b) The structure shall be able to support ultimate loads with a positive margin of safety (analysis), or without failure for at least three seconds (static tests). 26. Proof of Structure Each critical load requirement shall be investigated either by conservative analysis or tests or a combination of both. 27. Flight Loads (a) Appendix A of Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual shall be used to determine the flight loads, except as noted in paragraphs 27(b) and (c). (b) Other design criteria may be used to determine the flight loads if their interpretation gives a level of safety equal to or exceeding Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual. (c) For conventional designs, the simplified criteria of sections 28. to 34. may be used if they do not result in smaller load factors than the gust load factors of paragraph 27.(a), or in unrealistic values and the design falls within the limitations of Figure 2.
Limit Load Factors The limit load factors shall be: (a) Positive: n = 4 (flaps retracted) and n = 2 (flaps extended); and (b) Negative: n = -2 (flaps retracted) and n = 0 (flaps extended). 31. Symmetrical Wing Loads 1. As a minimum, the following three conditions need investigation: (a) Point A normal load up = 4 x W tangential forward = W (b) Point D normal load up = 4 x W tangential rearward = W/5 (c) Point G normal down = -2 x W tangential forward = -2 x W/5 (d) Point F with flaps extended: normal up = 2 x W tangential forward = W
Control System and Supporting Structure (a) The control system and supporting structures shall be designed for 125% hinge moments resulting from the surface load from section 35. but need not exceed the loads from the following pilot forces: (1) at the grip of the stick: (i) 445 N (100 lbs) in pitch (ii) 178 N (40 lbs) in roll limit loads: and (2) at the rudder pedals: 578 N (130 lbs) in yaw. (b) When dual controls are installed, the relevant system shall be designed for the pilots operating in opposition. (c) Control surface mass balance weights shall be designed for: (1) 24 'g' ultimate normal to the surface; and (2) 12 'g' ultimate fore and aft and parallel to the hinge line. (d) Right and left flaps shall be synchronized for symmetrical operation. (e) All primary controls shall have stops within the system to withstand the greater of pilot force, 125% surface loads, or ground gust loads. (f) The secondary controls shall be designed for the maximum forces a pilot is likely to apply in normal operation. 38. Ground Load Conditions (a) The basic landing conditions of Appendix C of Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual are reproduced in Appendix B of this publication. (b) For advanced ultra-light aeroplanes the basic landing conditions of Appendix B of this publication are simplified as follows: L = ratio of the assumed wing lift to the aeroplane weight = 2/3; K = 0.25; n = nj + .67, load factor; and, nj = load factor on wheels, as defined in para (c) of this section.
To be an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, an aircraft must meet the standards that are specified in the manual called “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes.”
Here is a link to that manual, from the “Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association of Canada.”
Use this link to apply to register ultralight aircraft in Canada.
You can use that link if you have a basic ultra-light aeroplane as well.
Laws Regarding Basic and Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes
At National Aviation Registration, we’re committed to helping aircraft owners across Canada and internationally with all documentation requirements for their aircraft.
From initial registration and ownership transfers to address updates and more, we’re here to make the process easier. That’s true for those with basic ultra-light planes, advanced ultra-light planes, or any other kind of aircraft.
The following regulations may apply to your case. These excerpts are taken from “Design Standards for Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes.”
Chapter A - General 1. Applicability (a) This publication contains standards for the design of Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes. (b) Each person who manufactures an aeroplane or aeroplane kit for subsequent registration in the advanced ultra-light category shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of this publication. 2. Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane Category An Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplane is an aeroplane which: (a) Is propeller driven; (b) Is designed to carry a maximum of two persons, including the pilot; (c) Has a maximum take-off mass, MTOmax, (weight, WTOmax) of: (i) 350 Kg (770 lb) for a single place aeroplane, or (ii) 560.0 Kg ( 1232 lb) for a two place aeroplane; (c) A maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration, VSO, at manufacturer's recommended maximum take-off mass (weight) not exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) (IAS); and (d) Is limited to non-aerobatic operations. Non-aerobatic operations include: (1) manoeuvres incident to normal flying (2) stalls and spins (if approved for type); (3) lazy eights, chandelles; and (4) steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60º 3. Minimum Useful Load Advanced ultra-light aeroplanes shall have a Minimum Useful Load, MU (WU) computed as follows: (a) For a single place aeroplane: MU = 80 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine(s) power in kw; (WU = 175 + 0.5P, in lb; where P is the rated engine(s) power in BHP). (b) For a two place aeroplane: MU = 160 + 0.3P, in kg; where P is the rated engine(s) power in kw; (WU = 350 + 0.5P, in lb; where P is the rated engine(s) power in BHP)
Maximum Empty Mass (Weight) The Maximum Empty Mass, MEmax, (Weight, WEmax) includes all operational equipment that is actually installed in the aeroplane. It includes the mass (weight) of the airframe, powerplant, required equipment, optional and specific equipment, fixed ballast, full engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, and the residual fuel and oil. Hence, the maximum empty mass (weight) = maximum take-off mass (weight) - minimum useful load. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Amendment 003 Amendment 003 2 Chapter B – Flight 5. Proof of Compliance Each of the following requirements shall be met at the most critical mass (weight) and CG configuration. Unless otherwise specified, the speed range from stall to VNE shall be considered. 6. Load Distribution Limits (a) Using comprehensive references, the following shall be determined: (1) the maximum empty mass (weight) and maximum take-off mass (weight) as defined in section 5. and 7., and a minimum flying weight; and (2) the empty CG, most forward and most rearward CG. Note: Standard occupant mass (weig
(b) Fixed and/or removable ballast may be used if properly installed and placarded. 7. Propeller Speed and Pitch Limits Propeller speed (RPM) and pitch shall not be allowed to exceed safe operating limits established by the manufacturer under normal conditions (i.e. maximum take-off RPM during take-off and 110% of maximum continuous RPM at closed throttle and VNE). 8. Performance, General All performance requirements apply in standard ICAO atmosphere and still air conditions. Speeds shall be given in indicated (IAS) and calibrated (CAS) airspeeds. 9. Stalling Speeds (a) Wing level stalling speeds shall be determined by flight test at a rate of speed decrease of 1.6 km/h/sec (1 mph/sec) or less, throttle closed, with maximum weight, and most unfavourable CG: (1) VS0: shall not exceed 72 km/h (45mph) (2) VS1: flaps retracted, shall not exceed 96.5 km/h (60 mph). (b) Level wing attitude and yaw control shall be possible down to VS0 or the speed at which the pitch control reaches the control stop. 10. Take-off With take-off at the maximum weight, full throttle, sea level, the following shall be measured: (a) Ground roll distance; and, (b) Distance to clear a 15.2 m (50 ft.) obstacle at 1.3 VS1. Note: The aeroplane configuration, including flap position, shall be specified. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Ame
Climb With climb out at full throttle: (a) Best rate of climb (VY) shall exceed 93 m (300 ft) per minute; and, (b) Best angle of climb (VX) shall exceed 1/12. 12. Landing For landing with throttle closed and flaps extended, the following shall be determined: (a) Landing distance from 15.2 m (50 ft.) 1.3 VS0; and (b) Ground roll distance with reasonable braking if so equipped. 13. Balked Landing For a balked landing at 1.3 VS0 and flaps extended, the full throttle angle of climb shall exceed 1/30. 14. Controllability and Manoeuvrability (a) The aeroplane shall be safely controllable and manoeuvrable during take-off, climb, level flight (cruise), dive, approach and landing (power off and on, flaps retracted and extended) through the use of primary controls and normal displacements for the aircraft type. (b) Smooth transition between all flight conditions shall be possible without excessive pilot skills nor exceeding pilot force as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 (c) It shall be possible to trim the aeroplane at least for level cruise at an average weight and CG. LAMAC 003 08 November 2004 DS 10141E Amendment 003 Amendment 003 4 15. Longitudinal Control Longitudinal control shall allow: (a) Speed increase from 1.1 VSI to 1.5 VSI and from 1.1 VSO to VF in less than 3 seconds. This applies for both power-off and full power conditions. (b) Full control to be maintained when retracting and extending the flaps in the normal speed range; and (c) Stick forces per 'g' to steadily increase.
Directional and Lateral Control (a) Reversing the roll from 30 degrees one wing low over to 30 degrees the other wing low shall be possible within 4 seconds at 1.3 VS0 (flaps extended and throttle idle) and at 1.2 VS1 (flaps retracted, throttle idle and full). (b) Rapid entry and recovery into/from yaw and roll shall not result in uncontrollable flight characteristics. (c) Where aircraft is so equipped, aileron and rudder forces shall not reverse with increased deflection. 17. Static Longitudinal Stability Longitudinal stability shall be positive from 1.2 VS to VNE at the most critical power setting and CG combination. 18. Static Directional and Lateral Stability (a) Directional and lateral stability and take-off and climb performance tests shall be performed to ensure the aeroplane complies with the requirements of this publication. (b) Directional and lateral stability is considered acceptable when the spiral stability of the aeroplane is neutral within the range specified in section 17. 19. Dynamic Stability Any short period oscillation shall be rapidly dampened with the controls free and the controls fixed. 20. Wings Level Stall It shall be possible to prevent more than 15 degrees of roll or yaw by normal use of the controls. 21. Turning Flight and Accelerated Stalls Stalls shall also be performed with power. After establishing a 30 degree co-ordinated turn, the turn shall be tightened until the stall. After the turning stall, level flight shall be regained without exceeding 60 degrees of roll. These stalls shall be performed with power on, flaps retracted and flaps extended. No excessive loss of altitude, nor spin tendency, nor speed build up shall be associated with the recovery
Directional Stability and Control (a) Steering: Normal control inputs will achieve the desired steering results. In the case of aircraft equipped with rudders, pushing the right rudder pedal shall cause a turn to the right. (b) Ground handling shall not require special skills. No uncontrollable ground-looping tendency shall arise from 90 degrees of cross wind up to the maximum wind velocity selected by the applicant.
Chapter C - Structure 23. Loads (a) All requirements are specified in terms of limit loads. (b) Ultimate loads are limit loads multiplied by the factor of safety of section 24 (c) Loads shall be redistributed if the deformations affect them significantly. 24. Factor of Safety (a) The factor of safety is 1.5, except that it shall be increased to: (1) 2.0 x 1.5 = 3. on castings; (2) 1.2 x 1.5 = 1.8 on fittings; (3) 4.45 x 1.5 = 6.67 on control surface hinges; (4) 2.2 x 1.5 = 3.3 on push-pull control systems; and (5) 1.33 x 1.5 = 2. on cable control systems, seat belts and harness (b) The structure shall be designed as far as practicable, to avoid points of stress concentration where variable stresses above the fatigue limit are likely to occur in normal service. 25. Strength and Deformation (a) Limit loads shall not create permanent deformations nor large enough deformations which may interfere with safe operation. (b) The structure shall be able to support ultimate loads with a positive margin of safety (analysis), or without failure for at least three seconds (static tests). 26. Proof of Structure Each critical load requirement shall be investigated either by conservative analysis or tests or a combination of both. 27. Flight Loads (a) Appendix A of Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual shall be used to determine the flight loads, except as noted in paragraphs 27(b) and (c). (b) Other design criteria may be used to determine the flight loads if their interpretation gives a level of safety equal to or exceeding Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual. (c) For conventional designs, the simplified criteria of sections 28. to 34. may be used if they do not result in smaller load factors than the gust load factors of paragraph 27.(a), or in unrealistic values and the design falls within the limitations of Figure 2.
Limit Load Factors The limit load factors shall be: (a) Positive: n = 4 (flaps retracted) and n = 2 (flaps extended); and (b) Negative: n = -2 (flaps retracted) and n = 0 (flaps extended). 31. Symmetrical Wing Loads 1. As a minimum, the following three conditions need investigation: (a) Point A normal load up = 4 x W tangential forward = W (b) Point D normal load up = 4 x W tangential rearward = W/5 (c) Point G normal down = -2 x W tangential forward = -2 x W/5 (d) Point F with flaps extended: normal up = 2 x W tangential forward = W
Control System and Supporting Structure (a) The control system and supporting structures shall be designed for 125% hinge moments resulting from the surface load from section 35. but need not exceed the loads from the following pilot forces: (1) at the grip of the stick: (i) 445 N (100 lbs) in pitch (ii) 178 N (40 lbs) in roll limit loads: and (2) at the rudder pedals: 578 N (130 lbs) in yaw. (b) When dual controls are installed, the relevant system shall be designed for the pilots operating in opposition. (c) Control surface mass balance weights shall be designed for: (1) 24 'g' ultimate normal to the surface; and (2) 12 'g' ultimate fore and aft and parallel to the hinge line. (d) Right and left flaps shall be synchronized for symmetrical operation. (e) All primary controls shall have stops within the system to withstand the greater of pilot force, 125% surface loads, or ground gust loads. (f) The secondary controls shall be designed for the maximum forces a pilot is likely to apply in normal operation. 38. Ground Load Conditions (a) The basic landing conditions of Appendix C of Chapter 523 of the Airworthiness Manual are reproduced in Appendix B of this publication. (b) For advanced ultra-light aeroplanes the basic landing conditions of Appendix B of this publication are simplified as follows: L = ratio of the assumed wing lift to the aeroplane weight = 2/3; K = 0.25; n = nj + .67, load factor; and, nj = load factor on wheels, as defined in para (c) of this section.
When Do I Need to Get a Replacement Aircraft Certificate?
If Your Certificate Has Become Lost, Mutilated, or Destroyed
You need to get a replacement certificate if yours has become lost, mutilated, or destroyed.
A picture of your certificate will not keep you in compliance, nor will a copy, an image saved on your phone, and so forth.
Use this link to get an aircraft certificate of registration replacement.
Laws for a Replacement Aircraft Certificate and Others
Serving aircraft owners across Canada and abroad, National Aviation Registration assists in locating and filing the correct documentation for aircraft ownership.
Whether it’s registering an aircraft, transferring ownership, getting a replacement certificate, updating registration due to a change of address, or more, we offer the support you need.
Here are some applicable laws that may be relevant to your needs:
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(2) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the authorization is on board and the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Part II — Aircraft Identification and Registration and Operation of a Leased Aircraft by a Non-Registered Owner (continued)
Subpart 2 — Aircraft Marking and Registration (continued)
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft (continued)
[202.44 and 202.45 reserved]
Division VI — Aircraft Information
Location of an Aircraft
202.46 (1) The Minister may request that the owner of an aircraft inform the Minister, in writing, of the location of the aircraft and whether or not the aircraft is serviceable.
(2) Where the Minister makes a request pursuant to subsection (1), the owner shall comply with the request by not later than seven days after receiving it.
(3) Where, pursuant to subsection (1), the owner of an aircraft informs the Minister that the aircraft is not serviceable, the owner shall inform the Minister
(a) in the case of an aircraft that will be returned to service, of the place at which and the estimated date on which it will be returned to service; and
(b) in the case of an aircraft that is permanently withdrawn from service, of whether or not the aircraft has been or will be disposed of and the manner of disposal.
[202.47 to 202.50 reserved]
Division VII — Registered Owners
Change of Name or Address
202.51 Where the name or address of a registered owner of a Canadian aircraft changes, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the change, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
Loss of Qualification to Be Registered Owner
202.52 Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after any change in circumstances as a result of which the owner is no longer qualified to be the registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
[202.53 to 202.56 reserved]
Division VIII — Cancellation of Certificate of Registration
Conditions Where Certificate of Registration Is Cancelled
202.57 (1) In addition to the circumstances set out in subsections 202.15(5), 202.35(1), 202.37(3) and 202.58(2) and sections 202.59 and 202.60, the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft is cancelled where
(a) an individual who is a registered owner of the aircraft dies;
(b) an entity that is a registered owner of the aircraft is wound up, dissolved or amalgamated with another entity;
(c) the lease termination date specified in the most recent lease received by the Minister and submitted in connection with an application for the registration of an aircraft referred to in section 202.16 is extended and the Minister is not informed of that fact in writing within seven days after that lease termination date;
(d) a registered owner ceases to be qualified to be a registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15; or
(e) except in the case of an aircraft undergoing restoration or an ultra-light aeroplane, the aircraft has not been operated in flight during the last five years.
(2) Where the document pursuant to which a registered owner of an aircraft has legal custody and control of the aircraft ceases to be in effect, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled unless the registered owner
(a) retains legal custody and control of the aircraft after the document ceases to be in effect; and
(b) submits to the Minister, within seven days after the day on which the document ceases to be in effect,
(i) notification of the fact that the document is no longer in effect, specifying the day on which it ceased to be in effect, and
(ii) a copy of the new document under which the registered owner retains legal custody and control of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 14
Notification Regarding Destroyed or Missing Aircraft
202.58 (1) Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after becoming aware of the fact that any of the following events has occurred, notify the Minister in writing if the aircraft
(a) is destroyed;
(b) is permanently withdrawn from use;
(c) is missing and the search for the aircraft is terminated; or
(d) has been missing for 60 days or more.
(2) Where an event referred to in subsection (1) has occurred, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
You need to get a replacement certificate if yours has become lost, mutilated, or destroyed.
A picture of your certificate will not keep you in compliance, nor will a copy, an image saved on your phone, and so forth.
Use this link to get an aircraft certificate of registration replacement.
Laws for a Replacement Aircraft Certificate and Others
Serving aircraft owners across Canada and abroad, National Aviation Registration assists in locating and filing the correct documentation for aircraft ownership.
Whether it’s registering an aircraft, transferring ownership, getting a replacement certificate, updating registration due to a change of address, or more, we offer the support you need.
Here are some applicable laws that may be relevant to your needs:
Amendment or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
202.28 (1) The Minister may request the return of a certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft from the registered owner for the purpose of amending it or for the purpose of replacing it.
(2) Where the Minister requests the return of a certificate of registration pursuant to subsection (1), the registered owner shall return it to the Minister within seven days after the day on which the request is received.
[202.29 to 202.34 reserved]
Division IV — Transfer of Legal Custody and Control
General
202.35 (1) Subject to Subpart 3, where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.
(2) Where the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft transfers any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the transfer, notify the Minister of the transfer in writing.
(3) For the purposes of this Division, an owner has legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft when the owner has complete responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
Interim Registration
202.36 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where any part of the legal custody and control of a Canadian aircraft is transferred and the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner.
(2) Where any part of the legal custody and control of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) is transferred for a second time, the aircraft is not deemed to be registered with an interim registration in the name of the new owner even if the new owner meets the requirements referred to in section 202.16.
(3) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft,
(b) the day on which there is a further transfer of any part of the custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(4) Where there is a change in the registered owner’s name, address or other information contained in the continuing certificate of registration, the aircraft is deemed to be registered with an interim registration if the requirements specified in the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards are met.
(5) The interim registration of an aircraft referred to in subsection (4) expires on the earliest of
(a) the last day of the three-month period following the date of the change or amendment,
(b) the day on which there is a transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft, and
(c) the day on which a continuing certificate of registration is issued in respect of the aircraft.
(6) An interim certificate of registration may not be transferred.
Provisional Registration of an Aircraft
[
SOR/2000-405, s. 11
]
202.37 (1) If an aircraft is not registered in Canada or in a foreign state, no person shall operate it for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada unless the person first obtains a provisional certificate of registration in accordance with the Aircraft Marking and Registration Standards in respect of the aircraft.
(2) The Minister may specify in a provisional certificate of registration conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation, and the destination to which and the date or dates on which the aircraft may be operated.
(3) A provisional certificate of registration expires or is cancelled, as the case may be, when the aircraft
(a) arrives at the destination set out in the provisional certificate of registration or, if the provisional certificate of registration specifies that a test flight shall be performed, when the test flight is completed;
(b) is operated on a date that is not specified in the provisional certificate of registration; or
(c) is operated in a manner that is contrary to any condition specified in the provisional certificate of registration.
SOR/2000-405, s. 12
Exporting an Aircraft
202.38 Where a Canadian aircraft is sold or leased to a person who is not qualified under section 202.15 to be the registered owner of a Canadian aircraft and the aircraft is not in Canada at the time of its sale or lease or it is understood by the vendor or lessor, as the case may be, that the aircraft is to be exported, the vendor or lessor shall
(a) remove the Canadian marks from the aircraft and, if applicable, the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft at the time of the sale or lease;
(b) notify the Minister in writing, within seven days after the sale or lease, of the date of
(i) the sale or lease,
(ii) the exportation, if applicable,
(iii) the removal of the Canadian marks, and
(iv) the removal of the aircraft address from the Mode S transponder and from the other avionics equipment of the aircraft, if applicable;
(c) provide the Minister with a copy of all of the agreements that relate to the transfer of any part of the legal custody and control of the aircraft resulting from the sale or lease; and
(d) return to the Minister the certificate of registration of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 13
[202.39 to 202.41 reserved]
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft
Period of Time Present in Canada
202.42 (1) Subject to section 203.03, no person shall operate in Canada an aircraft that is registered in a foreign state that has been present in Canada for a total of 90 days or more in the immediately preceding twelve-month period unless
(a) the foreign state is a contracting state;
(b) the operator of the aircraft is
(i) the foreign state,
(ii) an individual who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident but is a citizen or subject of the foreign state, or
(iii) an entity that is incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of the foreign state; and
(c) if the operator of the aircraft is an entity described in subparagraph (b)(iii), the aircraft is operated in Canada
(i) in accordance with an air operator certificate, or
(ii) in any operation other than an operation that would require a private operator certificate if the aircraft were registered in Canada.
(2) For the purposes of calculating the 90-day period,
(a) if the aircraft is present in Canada for any part of a calendar day, that part shall be counted as one day; and
(b) an aircraft is deemed to be present in Canada as soon as it enters Canadian airspace.
SOR/2003-271, s. 5
Aircraft Registered in a Foreign State
202.43 (1) Where an aircraft is registered in a foreign state that is not a contracting state or is not a state that has an agreement in force with Canada that allows an aircraft that is registered in that state to be operated in Canada, the Minister may, in writing, authorize the operation of the aircraft in Canada, and in the authorization may specify conditions governing the operation of the aircraft as necessary for its safe and proper operation.
(2) No person shall operate an aircraft pursuant to an authorization issued under subsection (1) unless the authorization is on board and the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions specified in the authorization.
Part II — Aircraft Identification and Registration and Operation of a Leased Aircraft by a Non-Registered Owner (continued)
Subpart 2 — Aircraft Marking and Registration (continued)
Division V — Operation of Foreign Aircraft (continued)
[202.44 and 202.45 reserved]
Division VI — Aircraft Information
Location of an Aircraft
202.46 (1) The Minister may request that the owner of an aircraft inform the Minister, in writing, of the location of the aircraft and whether or not the aircraft is serviceable.
(2) Where the Minister makes a request pursuant to subsection (1), the owner shall comply with the request by not later than seven days after receiving it.
(3) Where, pursuant to subsection (1), the owner of an aircraft informs the Minister that the aircraft is not serviceable, the owner shall inform the Minister
(a) in the case of an aircraft that will be returned to service, of the place at which and the estimated date on which it will be returned to service; and
(b) in the case of an aircraft that is permanently withdrawn from service, of whether or not the aircraft has been or will be disposed of and the manner of disposal.
[202.47 to 202.50 reserved]
Division VII — Registered Owners
Change of Name or Address
202.51 Where the name or address of a registered owner of a Canadian aircraft changes, the registered owner shall, by not later than seven days after the change, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
Loss of Qualification to Be Registered Owner
202.52 Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after any change in circumstances as a result of which the owner is no longer qualified to be the registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15, notify the Minister in writing of the change.
[202.53 to 202.56 reserved]
Division VIII — Cancellation of Certificate of Registration
Conditions Where Certificate of Registration Is Cancelled
202.57 (1) In addition to the circumstances set out in subsections 202.15(5), 202.35(1), 202.37(3) and 202.58(2) and sections 202.59 and 202.60, the certificate of registration of a Canadian aircraft is cancelled where
(a) an individual who is a registered owner of the aircraft dies;
(b) an entity that is a registered owner of the aircraft is wound up, dissolved or amalgamated with another entity;
(c) the lease termination date specified in the most recent lease received by the Minister and submitted in connection with an application for the registration of an aircraft referred to in section 202.16 is extended and the Minister is not informed of that fact in writing within seven days after that lease termination date;
(d) a registered owner ceases to be qualified to be a registered owner of the aircraft under section 202.15; or
(e) except in the case of an aircraft undergoing restoration or an ultra-light aeroplane, the aircraft has not been operated in flight during the last five years.
(2) Where the document pursuant to which a registered owner of an aircraft has legal custody and control of the aircraft ceases to be in effect, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled unless the registered owner
(a) retains legal custody and control of the aircraft after the document ceases to be in effect; and
(b) submits to the Minister, within seven days after the day on which the document ceases to be in effect,
(i) notification of the fact that the document is no longer in effect, specifying the day on which it ceased to be in effect, and
(ii) a copy of the new document under which the registered owner retains legal custody and control of the aircraft.
SOR/2000-405, s. 14
Notification Regarding Destroyed or Missing Aircraft
202.58 (1) Every registered owner of a Canadian aircraft shall, within seven days after becoming aware of the fact that any of the following events has occurred, notify the Minister in writing if the aircraft
(a) is destroyed;
(b) is permanently withdrawn from use;
(c) is missing and the search for the aircraft is terminated; or
(d) has been missing for 60 days or more.
(2) Where an event referred to in subsection (1) has occurred, the certificate of registration of the aircraft is cancelled.