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i purchased my plane and got a BoS that was hand written.
now what??

Mine was too. The problems is...?

Insurance, change of registration, fuel, and off you go flying,,

Congrats by the way,, enjoy the new freedom,

So That explains why your name didn't show up when I searched the FAA data base.

Wally, you need to fill out an AC Form 8050-1 (registeration App.) and send it to the FAA.
Along with an AC Form 8050-2 (Bill of Sale)

The following is from the AOPA site on the subject:

an airplane must be properly registered to maintain a current airworthiness certificate. You can re-register an airplane in your own name (and your co-owners' names, if there are any) by sending an Aircraft Registration Application (AC Form 8050-1), evidence of ownership, and a recording fee to the FAA Aircraft Registry, AAC-250, Post Office Box 25504, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125. Evidence of ownership can either be an Aircraft Bill of Sale (AC Form 8050-2) or a conditional sales contract.

After completing the registration application, mail the white and green copies to the FAA, and keep the pink copy as evidence of your application. It will serve as temporary authorization to fly your airplane in the United States until the FAA mails you a Certificate of Aircraft Registration. The certificate is valid until the airplane is sold again, registered in another country, destroyed or scrapped, or until its owner dies.


If you are an AOPA member you can read about all you need to do HERE. [aopa.org]

thanks ronald..yep im an aopa member..
i tried to down load a copy of a real BoS, but it wouldnt do it..this was on a government site....guess i dont pay enough taxes..

Wally,

The Bill of Sale (8050-2) can be downloaded HERE [forms.faa.gov] . The Registration Form (8050-1) [forms.faa.gov] is a triplicate and you have to get it from the local FSDO. Call them and ask for several, in case you make typos. A typewriter will be helpful.

And don't forget the requisite fee...isn't it like $5? The BOS and Registration are all you need, and in about six weeks you will get your new registration. You will keep your temporary (one of the triplicate...pink I think) in the airplane until your new one comes in.

...and don't fly your plane out of the US with that pink copy.

EXACTLY .... the Canadian customs folks are really nice about not saying anything and letting you into their country, and then passing on a little note to the FAA on your behalf. The love letter from the FAA arrives a few weeks later notifying you of your violation!

At least, that's what a friend of mine told me who found out firsthand.

Terry

at this point, im not leavin the pattern..