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What event in 1913 marked the first use of aircraft registrations?
What event in 1913 marked the first use of aircraft registrations?
The London International Radiotelegraphic Conference.
What is the significance of Article 20 of the Chicago Convention?
What is the significance of Article 20 of the Chicago Convention?
It mandates that all internationally navigating aircraft must display appropriate nationality and registration marks.
Which letter indicates that an aircraft is experimental according to the U.S. registration system?
Which letter indicates that an aircraft is experimental according to the U.S. registration system?
X.
According to international regulations, why are letters I and O not used in aircraft registration?
According to international regulations, why are letters I and O not used in aircraft registration?
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What is the format for the N-number in the United States aircraft registration system?
What is the format for the N-number in the United States aircraft registration system?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Registration (International)
- Aircraft registrations were first used in 1913 based on radio call signs (London International Radiotelegraphic Conference).
- The Paris Convention of 1919 introduced specific allocations for aircraft registrations.
- Aircraft identity was further standardized with the International Radiotelegraph Convention in 1927.
- Later, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set standards and safety protocols for aircraft registration.
- Article 20 mandates that all internationally navigating aircraft display their appropriate registration and nationality
- Annex 7 details the specifications for nationality and registration marks
Aircraft Registration Numbers
- Registration numbers may not include the letters I or O due to their similarity with the numbers 1 and 0.
- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) allows for numeric or alphanumeric suffixes in aircraft registration numbers.
- In the US the format for N-numbers consists of 1 to 5 characters, must start with a number other than zero, and cannot end with more than 2 letters.
Aircraft Category Letters
- Aircraft category letters (like C, L, R, X, etc.) were formerly part of registration numbers, but are no longer included after about 1950.
Registered Countries
- Example countries and their registration prefixes: Philippines (RPC), United States (N), Canada (C), United Kingdom (G), Germany (D)
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Description
This quiz explores the history and regulations surrounding aircraft registration at an international level. It covers key conventions and standards set by organizations like ICAO and ITU, as well as the specific requirements for registration numbers. Test your knowledge on the evolution and rules of aircraft identification.
