New FAA aircraft registration requirements

[Richard]

In an effort to create a more accurate aircraft registration database, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years after that.

http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11617

Unfortunately, FAA administrator Babbit does not state why this is an "improvement" nor to what end. Is this part of a DHS security measure or something else? And I wonder if there was a NPRM.

The EAA and the Pacific Flyer magazine anticipate having more information by August.

 

[RotorAndWing]

And I wonder if there was a NPRM.

NPRM would not be required.

 

[ScottM]

Already being discussed

http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36994