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Importing a glider from Canada to US
can you help us with the steps and required paperwork
to import a canadian registered glider to the US? Thanks, Steve |
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Importing a glider from Canada to US
Sam Discusflyer wrote: can you help us with the steps and required paperwork to import a canadian registered glider to the US? From the archives: keelstrake wrote: I am about to buy a ship in Canada and bring it into the US. I just completed such a purchase. Compounding the fact that it is my first sailplane purchase is that I have never been to Canada, let alone bought anything there. The owner has a valid C of A issued by Transport Canada, the original export C of A for the glider to Canada, all inspections and service history records since the glider arrived in Canada, and a current flight manual. Keep all that, though I don't think you'll need all of it. Could folks from the forum please share their experiences and knowledge regarding this process? Anything from what to do before leaving (ship/trailer licensing, insurances, etc.); what to bring, or not to bring, to pickup the ship; changing funds from US to Canadian dollars; what to expect bringing the ship back into the US; any "I wish I had done it this way" experiences. 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). |
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Importing a glider from Canada to US
I purchased a Mini Nimbus in Canada about 10 years ago. I retained the
services of a broker physically located near where I would be bringing the sailplane across the border. It was the best money I ever spent. Not only did he do all the legwork relative to the importation, but he had the custom's station primed for my appearance. It took me less than half an hour on a Sunday afternoon to clear customs. Sam Discusflyer wrote: can you help us with the steps and required paperwork to import a canadian registered glider to the US? Thanks, Steve |
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