Who Can Register an Aircraft in Guernsey?
Where are the full requirements defined?
Full eligibility and admission criteria are set out in GAC REG-1.
Which aircraft are eligible?
Aircraft must:
Be type certificated, and
Be eligible for a Type Acceptance Certificate under GAR 21
The following are not accepted:
Amateur-built aircraft
Ex-military aircraft
Vintage aircraft
Who can register larger aircraft and helicopters?
Any eligible person, regardless of residency, may register:
Aeroplanes with an MTOM of 5,700 kg or above, and
Helicopters that are multi-engine, turbine-powered
In all cases, the aircraft must be type certificated and non-vintage.
Who can register smaller turbine aircraft and helicopters?
Any eligible person may register a turbine-engine, type certificated aircraft (aeroplane or helicopter) below 5,700 kg, provided at least one of the following conditions is met:
Operated under a Guernsey AOC
Owner is represented by a Guernsey-based Resident Agent
Continuing airworthiness managed by a GAR 39 organisation or Guernsey-based Technical Coordinator
Maintenance performed by a Guernsey-based GAR 145 organisation
What about Channel Islands residents?
Persons resident in the Channel Islands may register any aircraft or helicopter that is:
Type certificated, and
Non-vintage
