The following is a summary of the FAA regulations related to 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 50 year or older 2″
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Up to 180 Kts C.A.S. 3″
Faster than 180 Kts C.A.S. 12″

 

REGISTRATION MARKINGS 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
  • Jet Engine Nacelles
Rotorcraft 12″ Markings

 

 

 

Horizontally on the:

  • Fuselage
  • Cabin
  • Tail
  • Boom
Experimental 3″ Markings

 

 

Horizontally on the:

  • Tail
  • Fuselage between the trailing edge of the Wing and the leading edge of the Horizontal Stabilizer.

For a small fee, Aerospace Reports will assist you with the paperwork process to change your aircraft N#.
Chris Stanford
Aerospace Reports
800-765-2336
[email protected]
www.aerospacereports.com

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