Professional language translation services, and, namely, technical translation services, play an important role in having an imported aircraft registered in the U.S. According to Federal Aviation Association rules and regulations, an imported aircraft manufactured in a foreign country must be registered upon entering the United States.
In order to register a foreign aircraft, the applicant must provide a statement by an official having jurisdiction over the National Aircraft Registry of the foreign country stating that the registration in that country has either ended, was never commenced or is invalid.
In order to register a foreign aircraft, the applicant must provide a statement by an official having jurisdiction over the National Aircraft Registry of the foreign country stating that the registration in that country has either ended, was never commenced or is invalid.
The letter must further show the official's name and title, along with a description of the aircraft. The applicant must further provide documentary evidence of ownership from the seller showing that appropriate title was transferred. Finally, all applications must include an English translation to be submitted with the original official letter and statement from the seller.
We recommend using a foreign language translator familiar with aviation, as aviation terminology differs greatly between various jurisdictions.
To read our earlier legal translation blog entry "Foreign Language Translation, and the Language Barriers While Flying", click here. To read "Legal Translation, Business Translation and U.S. Flag Vessels in the Global Economy", click here.
