The following is a summary of the FAA regulations for registration numbers on aircraft.
(Read the actual excerpt from 14 CFR 45 by clicking
here)
Registration Marking Size
| Aircraft Type |
Minimum Registration Size |
| Production Aircraft |
| Aircraft Less Than 30 Years Old |
12" |
| Aircraft 30 Years Old or Older |
2" |
| Experimental Aircraft |
| Up to 180 Kts C.A.S. |
3" |
| Faster than 180 Kts C.A.S. |
12" |
Registration Marking Placement
| Aircraft/Marking Type |
Minimum Registration Size |
| Production or Experimental Aircraft - 12" or 2" Markings |
Horizontally on the:
- Tail;
- Fuselage between the trailing edge of the Wing and the leading edge of the Horizontal Stabilizer; or
- Jet Engine Nacelles
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| Rotorcraft 12" Markings |
Horizontally on the:
- Fuselage;
- Cabin;
- Tail; or
- Boom
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| Experimental 3" Markings |
Horizontally on the:
- Tail; or
- Fuselage between the trailing edge of the Wing and the leading edge of the Horizontal Stabilizer.
Vertically on the:
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Additional Note:
Aircraft built between 11/1/81 and 1/1/83 may retain 2" high markings until they are repainted, at which time they have to comply with the above regulations.
Registration Number Styles
Click the aircraft registration number below to see a larger view.
Rounded |
Squared |
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