AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND MARKING
Act · Transport
Regulations govern the registration of civil aircraft on the Nigerian Civil Aircraft Register and require specific nationality and registration marks on aircraft. They target aircraft owners, operators, lessors, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and manufacturers delivering to Nigeria. These ensure compliance with international standards and maintain an accurate national register.
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND MARKING
What Is This Policy?
Regulations that govern the registration of civil aircraft on the Nigerian Civil Aircraft Register and prescribe the nationality and registration marks that must be displayed on registered aircraft.
Who Does It Target?
Aircraft owners and operators in Nigeria Lessors of aircraft to Nigerian operators The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Aircraft manufacturers delivering aircraft to Nigeria
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Maintain an accurate national register of civil aircraft, ensure aircraft display the correct Nigerian nationality marks (5N-), and comply with ICAO standards on registration and marking.
Key Features
Registration Requirement: All civil aircraft operated in Nigeria must be registered with the NCAA and hold a valid Certificate of Registration. Nationality Marks: Registered aircraft must display the Nigerian nationality mark (5N-) followed by the individual registration letters. Transfer of Registration: Prescribes the process for transferring aircraft registration upon sale, lease, or change of operator. Deregistration: Sets out conditions under which aircraft may be deregistered, including export, permanent withdrawal from service, or destruction.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active - NCAA maintains the register Coverage: All civil aircraft based in or operating from Nigeria Beneficiaries: Aviation industry, passengers, and air navigation safety Funding: NCAA registration fees
How to Access
Submit registration application with proof of ownership or right to operate the aircraft Pay applicable registration fees Ensure aircraft markings conform to prescribed standards Application method: Apply to the NCAA Director of Airworthiness Standards.
Important Terms
Operating an unregistered aircraft is a serious aviation offence Registration certificate must be carried aboard the aircraft at all times Marks must be clearly visible and maintained
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
Legal Framework
Issued under the regulatory powers of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 2006 and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR). Implements ICAO Annex 7 (Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks) standards under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, to which Nigeria is a contracting state. Operates alongside the Nigerian Aviation Industry Regulations and the NCAA (Establishment, etc.) Act.