A valuable service that DFPH&J provides, and which most often is the foundation for structuring an aircraft transaction, is the examination of the FAA Registry records. Title search memoranda indicating the current registered owner and identifying liens and encumbrances against aircraft are set forth in memoranda which are provided to clients. Another important service is provided by assisting parties with the drafting of curative instruments to clear the FAA records with respect to liens and encumbrances. Many transactions involve the issuance of filing opinions with respect to the recordability of instruments to be filed with the FAA Registry at closing, the status of registration of the aircraft and the perfection of liens and encumbrances against the aircraft.