Aircraft Nationality Marks — CARs Standard 221
CARs Standard 221 · Federal — Canada
§The Law
CARs Standard 221 — CARs Standard 221
“Canadian aircraft must display the nationality mark (maple leaf and C- prefix) as specified in CARs Standard 221 to identify them as Canadian-registered aircraft.”
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Every Canadian aircraft starts with "C-" to show it is Canadian. The C- prefix is the nationality mark — internationally recognized as Canada.
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C- prefix required for Canadian aircraft
Part of the full registration mark (C-XXXX)
Displays alongside registration letters
Consistent size with registration letters
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📚Sources & Authority
Every claim on this page is backed by official government legislation and verified industry sources. Last verified: March 2026.
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Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part II
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
CARs Part II covers aircraft identification and marking requirements including registration marks, sizing, and placement for Canadian-registered aircraft.
Transport Canada — Aircraft Registration
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official aircraft registration portal. Covers how to register, marking requirements, and the C- prefix system for Canadian aircraft.
RPAS (Drone) Registration — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Drone registration requirements for RPAS between 250g and 25kg. Registration number must be marked on the drone and visible at all times.
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