Chapter II. Aircraft Nationality Registration
Article 5
If an aircraft conforms with the terms of Article 10 or Article 11 of the Act, the aircraft owner or operator (hereinafter referred to as the owner or operator) may apply to CAA for aircraft nationality registration of the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as nationality registration).
Article 6
In applying for nationality registration, the aircraft owner or operator shall pay a fixed amount of fees and submit the following documents:
1)application form(see Attachment 1).
2)certificate of compliance with the provisions of Article 10, Paragraph 1, or Article 11, Paragraph 1, of the Act.
3)certificate of aircraft ownership.
4)certificate of aircraft liability insurance.
5)certificate of aircraft compliance to noise level allowed. Free balloons is no need to submit.
6)certificate confirming aircraft has never been registered for nationality in any other country or affirming revocation of nationality registration previously done in another country.
Aside from the aforesaid requirements, the owner or operator in applying for nationality registration according to Article 11 of the Act, shall also enclose a contract of conditional transaction of contract or lease of the aircraft.
When the owner or operator is entrusting another person to apply for nationality registration, the entrustee must present a letter of authorization.
If document in Paragraph 1 through 3 are in a foreign language, the owner or operator shall attach a brief Chinese translation.
The liability insurance under Paragraph 4 shall carry as the lowest rate insured for damage indemnity prescribed in Article 3 and 4 of Rules of Compensation for Damage Caused to Air Passengers and Freight.
Article 7
With the application in the foregoing Article screened and determined as in good order, CAA shall deem it as nationality registration and issue a CAA nationality registration certificate of the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as nationality registration certificate, as in attachment 2).
Article 8
Nationality registration certificate shall be posted at a conspicuous place of the aircraft to facilitate inspection by CAA at all times.
Article 8-1
An aircraft shall carry an identification plate inscribed with its nationality or common mark and registration mark, and secured to the aircraft in a prominent position near the main entrance. If an aircraft does not possess the main entrance structure, the identification plate shall be affixed to the prominent position of the aircraft exterior.
The identification plate shall be made of fireproof metal or other fireproof material of suitable physical properties.
Article 9
In the event of changes to nationality registration items, the owner or operator shall present relevant document along with the nationality registration certificate in applying to CAA for making such changes in registration and pay a fee for a new certificate.
Article 10
When the contents of nationality registration do not match those in a corroborative document, CAA may act upon request of the owner or operator or simply proceed to correct the discrepancy in registration.
Article 11
Where a mistake or omission has occurred in nationality registration items, CAA may deregister the nationality or may request the owner or operator to provide the accurate documents to correct registration within the specified period. If the owner or operator has not applied before the deadline, the registration shall be deregistered immediately.
To deregister the nationality as prescribed above, the owner or operator shall surrender the nationality registration certificate.
If necessary, CAA may summon the owner, the operator or other persons concerned to hear their explanations.
Article 12
When a nationality registration certificate is lost or destroyed, the owner or operator shall state reasons in applying to CAA for re-issuance and pay a fee for a new certificate.
Article 12-1
If an aircraft conforms with the terms of Article 13 of the Act, the owner, operator, or any other party with rights may apply to CAA for the deregistration of nationality.
The owner, operator, or any other party with rights in applying for the deregistration of nationality shall pay a fixed amount of fee and submit the following papers:
1)Application form (see Attachment 2-1).
2)Certificate of nationality registration.
3)Certificate of ownership registration. However, this requirement is waived for an aircraft applying for nationality registration in accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 1 of the Act.
4)Documentation proving the reason for or eligibility for deregistration of nationality.
With the application in the foregoing Article properly screened and approved, the CAA shall deregister the nationality and issue a CAA nationality deregistration certificate of the Republic of China (see Attachment 2-2).
Paragraph 3 and 4 of Article 6 shall apply to this Article as well.