On Apr 14, 10:18 am, wrote:
Does anyone have any experience when importing a glider into USA from
Canada? This particular glider was already registered under N number
in the past and later found its way to Canada. Any input will be
highly appreciated.

(from the archives)

1) The Canadian owner must get the glider "de-registered" in Canada
by
contacting Transport Canada Civil Aviation. This is something he
must
do, you cannot. Transport Canada will then notify the FAA.

2) You will need from the FAA the Bill of Sale form AC 8050-2 (not
available online) and the Aircraft Registration form AC 8050-1 (also
not available online).

3) If the glider was built from a kit you will need Affidavit of
Ownership for Amateur-Built Aircraft (not Light Sport) form AC
8050-88.

You must get this notarized (can be done after you get home).

3.5) Call the FAA. Double-check on all of the forms required for
your
specific type of glider.

4) I recommend paying for the glider via a "wire transfer" prior to
picking up the glider. Of course this assumes that you've seen and
inspected it already. Talk to your bank. They know how to do this.
Agree with the current owner on the US/Canada dollar exchange rate.
It

changes constantly. This will avoid anyone feeling disgruntled.

5) Make sure you have the current owner sign the Bill of sale for the
glider. Create a simple bill of sale for the trailer and also have
him

sign that.

6) Regarding the trailer, first contact your state's Dept. of Transp.
to see what they require to get the trailer registered. In Michigan
I
needed a bill of sale, the prior Canadian registration, and I had to
have the empty trailer weighed (the weighing can be done after you
get
back home). I did not have or need any license plate on the trailer
while driving it from Canada to home.

7) Customs. You will need Customs form 7501 (available online)
filled
out in order to get the trailer and glider through US customs. See
the

online instructions and example. There will be no duty paid on
either
item.

8) You can apply for an N-number now online via www.faa.gov

9) When you send in the forms to the FAA write in red "IMPORT" on
everything including the envelope. After you have received the
official registration from the FAA, then have your glider inspected
by
your favorite licensed mechanic for airworthiness. You will need
form
8130-6, Application for Airworthiness Certificate (available online).
After your mechanic is satisfied, only then send the form to your FAA
Flight Standards District Office. If you don't know yours, just ask
the FAA people, they are very helpful. It would be a good idea to
talk

to your District Office in advance and let them know what you are
doing. They will send someone out to do a final inspection of the
glider after they receive form 8130-6. This must happen within 30
days

of your mechanic's inspection.

I may have forgotten something but I think I got the critical pieces.
The key to this is contacting each agency in advance if you have any
questions such as how to fill out a form or what forms/information
you
will need.

Good luck!

Regards,

-Doug

p.s. Don't take anyone's word for what size ball the trailer hitch
needs. Check it yourself! Guess why I say this (hint, the safety
chains did their job).