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Tail Number Screening

At takeoff and landing, authorities and air operators verify an aircraft's registration mark – the tail number or registration identifier – for validity and authenticity.

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At takeoff and landing, authorities and air operators verify an aircraft's registration mark – the tail number or registration identifier – for validity and authenticity.

Tail number screening cross-checks the registration mark painted on the fuselage against official aircraft registries to confirm identity, registration status, maintenance compliance, and to detect…

This procedure is critical for maintaining aviation safety and preventing illicit or non-compliant aircraft from entering airspace.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/

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At takeoff and landing, authorities and air operators verify an aircraft's registration mark – the tail number or registration identifier – for validity and authenticity. Tail number screening cross-checks the registration mark painted on the fuselage against official aircraft registries to confirm identity, registration status, maintenance compliance, and to detect aircraft substitution, theft, or unlicensed operation. This procedure is critical for maintaining aviation safety and preventing illicit or non-compliant aircraft from entering airspace.

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