AC 20-27F

Historical

Advisory circular · Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 20-27G is the version in force, approved September 30, 2009.
Approved
September 26, 2003
Last reviewed
October 6, 2009
Cancels
AC20-27E
Cancelled by
AC20-27G
Family
AC 20-27 · 4 versions
Revision
F
14 CFR parts
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Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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1 APPENDIX 4. LIST OF SAMPLE FORMS AND LETTERS IN THIS AC Sample AC Form 8050-1, Aircraft Registration Application (see appendix 5).

Sample FAA Form 8130-6, Application for Airworthiness Certification (Amateur-Built) (see appendix 6).

Sample FAA Form 8000-38, Fabrication/Assembly Operation Checklist (see appendix 8).

Sample AC Form 8050-88, Affidavit of Ownership for Amateur-Built Aircraft (see appendix 9).

Sample AC Form 8050-2, Aircraft Bill of Sale (see appendix 10).

Sample letter for requesting an aircraft registration number under 14 CFR § 47.15 (see appendix 11).

Sample FAA Form 8130-12, Eligibility Statement, Amateur-Built Aircraft (see appendix 12).

Sample program letter to accompany application for airworthiness certificate (see appendix 13).

Sample FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (see appendix 14).

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APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE AERONAUTICAL CENTER FORM 8050-1,

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION APPLICATION

FORM APPROVED OMB No. 2120-0042

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-MIKE MONRONEY AERONAUTICAL CENTER AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION APPLICATION CERT. ISSUE DATE REGISTRATION NUMBER N 130EA UNITED STATES

AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER & MODEL BUILDER - VANS RV-6 AIRCRAFT SERIAL No.

1001 FOR FAA USE ONLY TYPE OF REGISTRATION (Check one box) I] 1. Individual C 2. Partnership C 3. Corporation C 4. Co-owner D 5. Govt. C 8. Corporation NAME OF APPLICANT (Person(s) shown on evidence of ownership. If individual, give last name, first name, and middle initial.)

BUILDER, EARLY A.

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (903 ) 555-1212 ADDRESS (Permanent mailing address for first applicant listed.)

Number and street: __ 1240 Bois d' Arc Road Rural Route: P.O. Box:

CITY STATE ZIP CODE Savoy TX 75479

CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE ONLY REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS ATTENTION! Read the following statement before signing this application.

This portion MUST be completed.

A false or dishonest answer to any question in this application may be grounds for punishment by fine and / or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sec. 1001).

CERTIFICATION I/WE CERTIFY:

(1) That the above aircraft is owned by the undersigned applicant, who is a citizen (including corporations) of the United States.

(For voting trust, give name of trustee: _ ), or:

CHECK ONE AS APPROPRIATE:

a. L A resident alien, with alien registration (Form 1-151 or Form 1-551) No.

b. • A non-citizen corporation organized and doing business under the laws of (state) and said aircraft is based and primarily used in the United States. Records or flight hours are available for inspection at _

(2) That the aircraft is not registered under the laws of any foreign country; and

(3) That legal evidence of ownership is attached or has been filed with the Federal Aviation Administration.

NOTE: If executed for co-ownership all applicants must sign. Use reverse side if necessary.

TYPE OR PRINT NAME BELOW SIGNATURE DATE Carlv A. Owner xx/ xx/ xx

SIGNATURE TITLE DATE

EACH PART SIGNATURE TITLE DATE BE NOTE Pending receipt of the Certificate of Aircraft Registration, the aircraft may be operated for a period not in excess of 90 days, during which time the PINK copy of this application must be carried in the aircraft.

AC Form 8050-1 (12/90) (0052-00-628-9007) Supersedes Previous Edition 1

1 APPENDIX 6. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8130-6, APPLICATION FOR AIRWORTHINESS

CERTIFICATE (AMATEUR-BUILT) (FACE SIDE) /i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0 /i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0/i0 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

APPLICATION FOR

AIRWORTHINESS

CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS - Print or type. Do not write in shaded areas; these are for FAA use only. Submit original only to an authorized FAA Representative. If additional space is required, use attachment. For special flight permits complete Sections II, VI, and VII as applicable.

1. REGISTRATION MARK N130EA

2. AIRCRAFT BUILDER’S NAME (Make) Builder

3. AIRCRAFT MODEL DESIGNATION VAN’S RV-6

4. YR. MFR.

2001

FAA CODING

5. AIRCRAFT SERIAL NO.

1001

6. ENGINE BUILDER’S NAME (Make) LY-CON

7. ENGINE MODEL DESIGNATION 0-360 EXP

11. AIRCRAFT IS (Check if applicable) I. AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION 8. NUMBER OF ENGINES ONE

9. PROPELLER BUILDER’S NAME (Make)

SENSENICH

10. PROPELLER MODEL DESIGNATION C2YK-1BF/F7661B4 IMPORT APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR: (Check applicable items) A 1 STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE (Indicate category) NORMAL UTILITY ACROBATIC TRANSPORT COMMUTER BALLOON OTHER B X SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE (Check appropriate items) 7 PRIMARY 2 LIMITED 1 CLASS I 5 PROVISIONAL (Indicate class) 2 CLASS II 1 AGRICULTURE AND PEST CONTROL 2 AERIAL SURVEY 3 AERIAL ADVERTISING 4 FOREST (Wildlife conservation) 5 PATROLLING 6 WEATHER CONTROL 3 RESTRICTED (Indicate operation(s) to be conducted) 0 OTHER (Specify) 1 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 2 X AMATEUR BUILT 3 EXHIBITION 4 AIR RACING 5 CREW TRAINING 6 MARKET SURVEY 4 X EXPERIMENTAL (Indicate operation(s) to be conducted) 0 TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH THE CFR 7 OPERATING (Primary Category) KIT BUILT AIRCRAFT 1 FERRY FLIGHT FOR REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, OR STORAGE 2 EVACUATE FROM AREA OF IMPENDING DANGER 3 OPERATION IN EXCESS OF MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED TAKE-OFF WEIGHT 4 DELIVERING OR EXPORTING 5 PRODUCTION FLIGHT TESTING

8 SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT (Indicate operation to be conducted, then complete Section VI or VII as applicable on reverse side) 6 CUSTOMER DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTS II. CERTIFICATION REQUESTED C 6 MULTIPLE AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE (Check ABOVE “Restricted Operation” and “Standard” or “Limited” as applicable.)

A. REGISTERED OWNER (As shown on certificate of aircraft registration) IF DEALER, CHECK HERE NAME Early A. Builder

ADDRESS 1240 Bois d’Arc Road, Savoy, TX 75479 B. AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION BASIS (Check applicable blocks and complete items as indicated)

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION OR TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET (Give No. and Revision No.)

N/A X AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (Check if all applicable AD’s are complied with and give the number of the last AD SUPPLEMENT available in the biweekly series as of the date of application) 2001-13

AIRCRAFT LISTING (Give page number(s)) N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (List number of each STC incorporated) N/A C. AIRCRAFT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS X

CHECK IF RECORDS IN

COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR section 91.417

TOTAL AIRFRAME HOURS

0.0 3 EXPERIMENTAL ONLY (Enter hours flown since last certificate issued or renewed)

0.0 D. CERTIFICATION - I hereby certify that I am the registered owner (or his agent) of the aircraft described above, that the aircraft is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with Title 49 of the United States Code 44101 et seq . and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and that the aircraft has been inspected and is airworthy and eligible for the airworthiness certificate requested.

III. OWNER’S CERTIFICATION

DATE OF APPLICATION 01/30/2002 NAME AND TITLE (Print or type) Early A. Builder, Owner

SIGNATURE Early A. Builder A. THE AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND FOUND AIRWORTHY BY: (Complete the section only if 14 CFR part 21.183(d) applies).

2 14 CFR part 121 CERTIFICATE HOLDER (Give Certificate No.) 3 CERTIFICATED MECHANIC (Give Certificate No.) 6 CERTIFICATED REPAIR STATION (Give Certificate No.)

5 AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER (Give name or firm) IV. INSPECTION AGENCY

VERIFICATION DATE

TITLE

SIGNATURE

THE CERTIFICATE REQUESTED (Check ALL applicable block items A and B) A. I find that the aircraft described in Section I or VII meets requirements for 4 AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION OF CURRENT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE FAA INSPECTOR FAA DESIGNEE B. Inspection for a special flight permit under Section VII was conducted by: CERTIFICATE HOLDER UNDER 14 CFR part 65 14 CFR part 121 OR 135 14 CFR part 145 V. FAA

REPRESENTATIV

E CERTIFICATION DATE

DISTRICT OFFICE 4 DESIGNEE’S SIGNATURE AND NO.

1 FAA INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE

2 APPENDIX 6. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8130-6, APPLICATION FOR AIRWORTHINESS

CERTIFICATE (AMATEUR-BUILT) (REVERSE SIDE) A. MANUFACTURER NAME

ADDRESS

B. PRODUCTION BASIS (Check applicable item) PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE (Give production certificate number)

TYPE CERTIFICATE ONLY

APPROVED PRODUCTION INSPECTION SYSTEM C. GIVE QUANTITY OF CERTIFICATES REQUIRED FOR OPERATING NEEDS VI. PRODUCTION

FLIGHT TESTING

DATE OF APPLICATION

NAME AND TITLE (Print or type)

SIGNATURE

A. DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT

REGISTERED OWNER

ADDRESS

BUILDER (Make)

MODEL

SERIAL NUMBER

REGISTRATION MARK

B. DESCRIPTION OF FLIGHT CUSTOMER DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTS † (Check if applicable) FROM

TO

VIA

DEPARTURE DATE

DURATION

C. CREW REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT AND ITS EQUIPMENT PILOT CO-PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER OTHER (Specify) D. THE AIRCRAFT DOES NOT MEET THE APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS:

E. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS ARE CONSIDERED NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION: (Use attachment if necessary)

F. CERTIFICATION - I hereby certify that I am the registered owner (or his agent) of the aircraft described above; that the air craft is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with Title 49 of the United States Code 44101 et seq . and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations; and that the aircraft has been inspected and is airworthy for the flight described.

SIGNATURE VII. SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT PURPOSES OTHER THAN PRODUCTION FLIGHT TEST DATE

NAME AND TITLE (Print or type)

G. Statement of Conformity, FAA Form 8130-9 (Attach when required) A. Operating Limitations and Markings in Compliance with 14 CFR section 91.9, as Applicable B. Current Operating Limitations Attached H. Foreign Airworthiness Certification for Import Aircraft (Attach when required) C. Data, Drawings, Photographs, etc. (Attach when required) D. Current Weight and Balance Information Available in Aircraft

L. Previous Airworthiness Certificate Issued in Accordance with 14 CFR Section ____________ CAR ________________ (Original Attached) E. Major Repair and Alteration, FAA Form 337 (Attach when required) VIII. AIRWORTHINESS

DOCUMENTATION (FAA/DESIGNEE use only) F. This inspection Recorded in Aircraft Records

J. Current Airworthiness Certificate Issued in Accordance with 14 CFR Section (Copy attached)

1 APPENDIX 7. USEFUL ADDRESSES Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registration Branch, AFS-750 Mailing Address P.O. Box 25504 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0504 Physical Address 6425 South Denning Oklahoma City, OK 73169 Telephone: (405) 954-3116 Fax: (405) 954-3548

Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.

Mailing Address P.O. Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 Physical Address 3000 Poberezny Road Oshkosh, WI 54902 Telephone: (920) 426-4821 Fax: (920) 426-6560 EAA aviation information services: (920) 426-4800 E-mail: infoserv@eaa.org Public Web site: www.eaa.org Members Only Web site: http://members.eaa.org/homebuilders/index.html

1 APPENDIX 8. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8000-38,

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST Company Name .

Address .

.

Aircraft Model Document Name and Date .

Type of Aircraft .

Accomplished By Kit Manufacturer Amateur

FUSELAGE

1. Fabricate Special Tools or Fixtures

2. Fabricate Longitudinal Members, Cores or Shells

3. Fabricate Bulkheads or Cross Members

4. Assemble Fuselage Basic Structure

5. Fabricate Brackets and Fittings

6. Install Brackets and Fittings

7. Fabricate Cables, Wire, and Lines

8. Install Cables, Wires, and Lines

9. Fabricate Fuselage Covering or Skin

10. Install Fuselage Covering or Skin

11. Fabricate Windshield/Windows/Canopy

12. Install Windshield/Windows/Canopy

WINGS

1. Fabricate Special Tools or Fixtures

2. Fabricate Wing Spars

3. Fabricate Wing Ribs or Cores

4. Fabricate Wing Leading and Trailing Edge

5. Fabricate Drag/Anti-Drag Truss Members

6. Fabricate Wing Brackets and Fittings

7. Fabricate Wing Tips

8. Assemble Basic Wing Structures

9. Install Wing Leading/Trailing Edge and Tips

10. Install Drag/Anti-Drag Truss

11. Fabricate Cables, Wires and Lines

12. Install Cables, Wires, and Lines

13. Fabricate Wing Covering or Skin

14. Install Wing Covering or Skin

15. Fabricate Wing Struts/Wires

16. Install and Rig Wings and Struts

FAA Form 8000-38 (12-91)

2 APPENDIX 8. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8000-38,

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST (CONTINUED)

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST (Continued) Accomplished By Kit Manufacturer Amateur

FLIGHT CONTROLS

1. Fabricate Special Tools or Fixtures

2. Fabricate Aileron Spars

3. Fabricate Aileron Ribs or Cores

4. Assemble Aileron Structure

5. Fabricate Aileron Leading and Trailing Edge

6. Assemble Aileron Leading and Trailing Edge

7. Fabricate Aileron Brackets and Fittings

8. Install Aileron Brackets and Fittings

9. Fabricate Aileron Covering or Skin

10. Install Aileron Covering or Skin

11. Fabricate Aileron Trim Tab

12. Install Aileron Trim Tab

13. Install and Rig Aileron

14. Fabricate Flap Spars

15. Fabricate Flap Ribs or Cores

16. Assemble Flap Structure

17. Fabricate Flap Leading and Trailing Edge

18. Assemble Flap Leading and Trailing Edge

19. Fabricate Flap Brackets and Fittings

20. Install Flap Brackets and Fittings

21. Fabricate Flap Covering or Skin

22. Install Flap Covering or Skin

23. Install and Rig Flap

24. Fabricate Elevator Spars

25. Fabricate Elevator Ribs or Cores

26. Assemble Elevator Structure

27. Fabricate Elevator Leading and Trailing Edge

28. Assemble Elevator Leading and Trailing Edge

29. Fabricate Elevator Brackets and Fittings

30. Install Elevator Brackets and Fittings

31. Fabricate Elevator Covering or Skin

32. Install Elevator Covering or Skin

33. Fabricate Elevator Trim Tab

34. Install Elevator Trim Tab

35. Install and Rig Elevator

36. Fabricate Rudder Spar

37. Fabricate Rudder Ribs or Cores

38. Assemble Rudder Structure

39. Fabricate Rudder Leading and Trailing Edge

40. Assemble Rudder Leading and Trailing Edge

41. Fabricate Rudder Brackets and Fittings

42. Install Rudder Brackets and Fittings

43. Fabricate Rudder Covering or Skin

44. Install Rudder Covering or Skin

45. Fabricate Rudder Trim Tab

46. Install Rudder Trim Tab

47. Install and Rig Rudder

FAA Form 8000-38 (12-91)

3 APPENDIX 8. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8000-38,

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST (CONTINUED)

FABRICATION/ASSEMBLY OPERATION CHECKLIST (Continued) Accomplished By Kit Manufacturer Amateur

EMPENNAGE

1. Fabricate Special Tools of Fixtures

2. Fabricate Spars

3. Fabricate Ribs or Cores

4. Fabricate Leading and Trailing Edges

5. Fabricate Tips

6. Fabricate Brackets and Fittings

7. Assemble Empennage Structures

8. Install Leading/Trailing Edges and Tips

9. Install Fittings

10. Fabricate Cables, Wires, and Lines

11. Install Cables, Wires and Lines

12. Fabricate Empennage Covering or Skin

13. Install Empennage Covering or Skin

CANARD

1. Fabricate Canard

2. Assemble Canard Structure

3. Install and Rig Canard

LANDING GEAR

1. Fabricate Special Tools or Fixtures

2. Fabricate Struts

3. Fabricate Brakes System

4. Fabricate Retraction System

5. Fabricate Cables, Wires and Lines

6. Assemble Wheels, Brakes, Tires, Landing Gear

7. Install Landing Gear System Components

PROPULSION

1. Fabricate Special Tools of Fixtures

2. Fabricate Engine Mount

3. Fabricate Engine Cooling System/Baffles

4. Fabricate Induction System

5. Fabricate Exhaust System

6. Fabricate Engine Controls

7. Fabricate Brackets and Fittings

8. Fabricate Cables, Wires and Lines

9. Assemble Engine

10. Install Engine and Items Listed Above

11. Fabricate Engine Cowling

12. Install Engine Cowling

13. Fabricate Propeller

14. Install Propeller

15. Fabricate Fuel Tank

FAA Form 8000-38 (12-91)