Recognition of Ownership for Foreign Civil Aircraft
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 48.125Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you operate a foreign civil aircraft under a Part 375 authorization, the FAA will issue you a recognition of ownership rather than a standard U.S. registration, unless your corporation is eligible to register under § 48.20(c).
Requirement as structured
The FAA will issue a recognition of ownership to persons required to comply with 14 CFR Part 48 pursuant to an authorization to operate issued under 14 CFR Part 375.
Original regulatory text
Except for corporations eligible to register under § 48.20(c), the FAA will issue a recognition of ownership to persons required to comply with the provisions of this part pursuant to an authorization to operate issued under part 375 of this title.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- foreign_civil_aircraft
- regulatory category
- General