GUIDELINES:AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION

GUIDELINES TO ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT

REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTER (SACAR) IN TERMS OF PART 47 OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011.

In accordance with Part 47.01.02, the owner of an aircraft shall, if the aircraft flies to, from, within or over the Republic, hold a valid certificate of registration for such aircraft issued by the Director or an appropriate authority. Aircraft owners are therefore required to register aircraft into the South African Civil Aircraft Register(SACAR), indicate any changes of ownership, and inform the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) if the aircraft should be removed from the register.

The aim of this brochure is to inform new and current owners about the exact requirements for each application.

APPLICATION FORMSThe following applications forms for registration of aircraft are found on the SACAA website under Aircraft Registration, dealing with DIFFERENT transactions pertaining to the registration of manned aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). NB: These forms may not be returned by e-mail, only original signatures on these forms and on the certification of the supporting document are acceptable.

APPLICATION FORMS FOR REGISTRATION OF MANNED AIRCRAFT CA47-A1 Application for new registrationCA47-A2 Application for amendment of certificate of registrationCA47-A3 Application for duplicate certificate of registrationCA47-A4 Application for change of ownershipCA47-A5 Application for cancellation of registration

APPLICATION FORMS FOR REGISTRATION OF RPASCA47-R1 Application for new registrationCA47-R2 Application for change of ownershipCA47-R3 Application for cancellation of registrationCA47-R4 Application for amendment of certificate of registrationCA47-R5 Application for duplicate certificate of registration

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

NEW REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFTThe new owner must fully complete and sign the relevant form, CA47A1 OR CA47R1 ,and ensure compliance with all the requirements of Part 47 OR Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011. The new owner should then submit the original application to the SACAA, accompanied by the applicable supporting documents as set out in the application form, as well as the prescribed fee as indicated in Part 187 of the SACAR (R625.00).

FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIPThe SELLER (or present registered owner) of a South African registered aircraft must complete and sign the relevant application form, CA47A4 OR CA47R2.

On the CA47A4 form, the seller will complete and sign page 4. The new applicant/owner will complete and sign pages 2 and 3. Both the seller and the new applicant should adhere to the supporting documents as set out on page 5 of the same form.

RPAS: The new owner must fully complete and sign the CA47R1 form, the seller must fully complete and sign the CA47R2 form.

The NEW OWNER should then submit the completed original application forms to the SACAA, accompanied by the applicable supporting documents as set out on each application form, as well as the prescribed fee as indicated in Part 187 of the SACAR (R625.00).

NB: an application for registration of an aircraft by the person to whom the ownership of the aircraft is transferred, shall be made within 30 days from the date of transfer.

FOR DELETION AFTER AN ACCIDENTThe present registered owner of the said aircraft must fully complete the relevant application form for cancellation of registration form, CA47A5 OR CA47R3, accompanied by the aircraft data plate, if applicable, and the latest original Certificate of Registration.

DELETION FOR EXPORTThe registered owner has to complete the relevant CA47A5 OR

CA47R3 form, accompanied by the supporting documents as set out in the relevant application form, together with

the latest original Certificate of Registration, a copy of Export Clearance Document

issued by SARS (SAD500 form), if not applicable, a confirmation letter from SARS as applicable, and the fee as indicated in Part 187 of the SACAR (R625.00).

Please note the application must be submitted to the SACAA once the aircraft has finished all its flying on South African registration letters.

FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION The present registered owner of the said aircraft has to fully complete and sign the relevant application form, CA47A2 OR CA47R4, accompanied by the supporting documents as set out on the form, together with the amendment fee as indicated in Part 187 of the SACAR (R450.00).

FOR A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATIONThe present registered owner has to fully complete and sign the relevant form, CA47-A3 OR CA47-R5, and submit the original application form to the SACAA accompanied by the duplicate fee as indicated in Part 187 of the SACAR (R450.00).

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR REGISTRATION continued…In the case of an aircraft which is imported into the Republic for the first time or returns to the Republic and has to be re-registered on the SACAR:

• Certificate or notification of cancellation from the appropriate authority of state or territory in which the aircraft was last registered

• Notification of Non-Registration from the appropriate authority of the state or territory from which the aircraft is imported

• Evidence of ownership or suitable affidavit stating that the applicant is the owner of the aircraft

• A copy of Clearance Importation Document issued by SARS (SAD500 form), if not applicable, a confirmation letter from SARS as applicable.

In the case of RPA which is imported into the Republic for the first time or returns to the Republic and has to be re-registered on the SACAR:

One suitable affidavit confirming the following:

• Non-Registration or De-registration of the RPA form the state or territory from which the aircraft is imported

• Ownership of the RPA• Manufacturer, model and serial number of the RPA• A copy of Clearance Importation Document issued by SARS (SAD500 form), if

not applicable, a confirmation letter from SARS as applicable.

INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE In the case of ex-military aircraft:

• Confirmation issued by SANCACC that the aircraft is not fitted with any armaments

In the case of an amateur aircraft:

• A copy of the build number authorisation issued by the Director for Civil Aviation

If the aircraft is to be registered in the name of an individual, any of the following (excluding RPAS):

• A certified copy of SA identity document• A certified copy of SA passport• A certified copy of a valid SA drivers licence.

If the aircraft is to be registered in the name of a company:

• A copy of the latest register of directors approved in terms of the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008)

• Any of the following certified documents: SA identity document, SA passport, valid SA drivers licence of a person authorised on the resolution

• If the aircraft is to be registered in the name of a close corporation: a copy of the latest founding statement approved in terms of the Close Corporation Act, 1984 (Act No. 69 of 1984)

• Any of the following certified documents: SA identity document, SA passport, valid SA driver’s licence of a person authorised on the resolution.

If the aircraft is to be registered in the name of a trust:

• A certified copy of the appropriate letter of appointment as trustee issued by the Master of the High Court

• Any of the following certified documents: SA identity document, SA passport, valid SA drivers licence of a person authorised on the resolution.

If the aircraft is to be registered in the name of a partnership (excluding RPAS):

• A certified copy of the partnership agreement• Any of the following certified documents: SA identity document, SA passport,

valid SA driver’s licence of a person authorised on the resolution.

NB: Please feel free to call the Aircraft Registration Office on 011 545 1000,if you require more information.

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