When an airworthy (at the time of sale) aircraft is sold, the Airworthiness Certificate:

When an airworthy (at the time of sale) aircraft is sold, the Airworthiness Certificate:

• A. Is transferred with the new aircraft
• B. Remains with the original owner
• C. Must be reissued
• D. Is canceled

Answer: (A)

The airworthiness certificate is attached to the aircraft, not to the person who owns it. When the aircraft is sold, the certificate stays with the aircraft and passes to the new owner, remaining valid as long as the aircraft continues to meet its approved design and maintenance standards. There’s no need to reissue it simply because of a transfer of ownership, and it isn’t canceled just due to the sale. (Registration on the FAA records is updated to reflect the new owner, while the certificate itself stays with the aircraft.)

The airworthiness certificate is attached to the aircraft, not to the person who owns it. When the aircraft is sold, the certificate stays with the aircraft and passes to the new owner, remaining valid as long as the aircraft continues to meet its approved design and maintenance standards. There’s no need to reissue it simply because of a transfer of ownership, and it isn’t canceled just due to the sale. (Registration on the FAA records is updated to reflect the new owner, while the certificate itself stays with the aircraft.)