Legal Effect of Recognition of Ownership

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 48.125Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

The recognition of ownership you receive for your foreign civil aircraft is not the same as, and does not act as, a U.S. aircraft registration.

Requirement as structured

The recognition of ownership does not have the effect of U.S. aircraft registration.

Original regulatory text

The recognition of ownership does not have the effect of U.S. aircraft registration.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
foreign_civil_aircraft
regulatory category
General