Question 1

What is ACE Tailboard?

Accepted Answer

ACE Tailboard is an iOS app that lets you look up FAA aircraft registrations by tail number (N-number), browse the registry by manufacturer, model, state, or engine type, and visualize registrations on an interactive map.

Question 2

Where does the data come from?

Accepted Answer

ACE Tailboard uses data from the FAA Aircraft Registration Database, which is the official public registry of all civil aircraft registered in the United States.

Question 3

How often is the data updated?

Accepted Answer

The FAA updates the Aircraft Registration Database regularly. ACE Tailboard syncs with the latest available data to provide current registration information.

Question 4

Can I look up any aircraft by tail number?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can look up any US-registered civil aircraft by entering its N-number. The app returns full registration details including owner, manufacturer, model, engine type, and airworthiness status.

Question 5

Does ACE Tailboard work offline?

Accepted Answer

ACE Tailboard requires an internet connection for live lookups and map features. Previously viewed data may be available offline depending on device caching.

Question 6

Is ACE Tailboard free?

Accepted Answer

ACE Tailboard is free to download with core features. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks Advanced Search and additional browsing capabilities.

Question 7

What devices does ACE Tailboard support?

Accepted Answer

ACE Tailboard is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 or later.

Question 8

Is ACE Tailboard affiliated with the FAA?

Accepted Answer

No. ACE Tailboard is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration. Data is sourced from publicly available FAA records and is provided for reference purposes only.

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