Federal Communications Commission

Written by Head of Training | 12 April 2009

All pilots flying N-registered aircraft outside the USA must hold a Radio Licence issued by the FCC. You must receive an FCC registration number (FRN) before completing the application for the FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permits or FCC Radio Station Licenses. FCC Form 160 must be completed to obtain an FRN. FCC Form 605 and FCC Form 159 must be completed using the FRN to obtain the permit and licenses.

You are encouraged to use the FCC's Universal Licensing System to complete and submit all FCC applications (159, 160, 605). This systems returns the FRN immediately allowing completion of the 605 and 159 forms. Users are prompted for required information, thus alleviating the submission of incomplete forms.

FCC Form 160: CORES Registration Form
FCC Form 159: Application/Information for Remittance Advice
FCC Form 605: Application, Instructions, Main Form, and Schedules C, E, and F for Aircraft Radio Station License and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
FCC Fee Filer