CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION and MARKING of LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT

THERE ARE THREE POSSIBILITIES TO MEET THE DEFINITION OF “LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT” SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (SLSA): FACTORY-BUILT TO A CONSENSUS STANDARD, TESTED, AND READY-TO-FLY 2. EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA): (1) EXISTING “FAT” ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT NOT MEETING PART 103 (36 MONTH WINDOW) (2) NEW AIRCRAFT BUILT FROM A KIT (MEETING A CONSENSUS STANDARD) (3) PREVIOUSLY CERTIFICATED AS SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT (DOWNGRADE)

THERE ARE THREE POSSIBILITIES TO MEET THE DEFINITION OF “LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT” 3. OTHER PREVIOUSLY CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT THAT MEET THE DEFINITION OF LSA IN FAR 1.1: STANDARD ( J-3 CUB, AERONCA 7AC, ETC.) PRIMARY ( QUICKSILVER ) EXPERIMENTAL, AMATEUR-BUILT ( RANS S-6,7 KITFOX CLASSIC 4, ETC.) NOTE: Once these aircraft have been certified as standard, primary, or an amateur-built, they must remain under that certificate. However, a sport-pilot can fly these aircraft as light-sport when the aircraft meets the definition of light-sport aircraft.

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION (AMENDED FAR 1.1) CONSENSUS STANDARD - AN INDUSTRY-DEVELOPED* CONSENSUS STANDARD THAT APPLIES TO AIRCRAFT DESIGN, PRODUCTION, AND AIRWORTHINESS. IT INCLUDES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT MFR QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS PRODUCTION TEST ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES IDENTIFICATION AND RECORDING OF MAJOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS. * ASTM, F37 COMMITTEE

SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION (SLSA) NEW FAR 21.190(a) THE FAA WILL ISSUE A SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE IN THE LIGHT-SPORT CATEGORY FOR FACTORY-BUILT, READY-TO-FLY, LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT ( NOT GYROPLANE CLASS ) THAT MAY BE USED FOR SPORT AND RECREATION, FLIGHT TRAINING FOR HIRE, TOWING, OR RENTAL.

SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION (SLSA) NEW FAR 21.190(c) MANUFACTURERS OF AIRCRAFT INTENDED FOR CERTIFICATION IN THE LIGHT-SPORT CATEGORY MUST ISSUE A STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE THAT : IDENTIFIES AIRCRAFT MAKE, MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER, CLASS, DATE OF MANUFACTURE, CONSENSUS STANDARD USED. STATES THAT THE AIRCRAFT MEETS THE PROVISIONS OF THE IDENTIFIED CONSENSUS STANDARD. 3. STATES THAT THE AIRCRAFT CONFORMS TO THE MANUFACTURER’S DESIGN DATA USING THE MFR’S QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM THAT MEETS THE IDENTIFIED CONSENSUS STANDARD.

IDENTIFIES THE APPLICABLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES, AND FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT. 5. IDENTIFIES THE SYSTEM USED TO MONITOR AND CORRECT SAFETY-OF-FLIGHT ISSUES THRU THE ISSUANCE OF SAFETY DIRECTIVES AND A CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS SYSTEM. 6. STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL GIVE THE FAA UNRESTRICTED ACCESS TO THE MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. 7. STATES THAT THE MFR HAS GROUND AND FLIGHT TESTED THE AIRCRAFT, THAT THE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IS ACCEPTABLE, AND THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS IN A CONDITION FOR SAFE OPERATION. See Order 8130.2 Para 22 for Production Flight Test Requirements. Manufacturer must call closed MIDO IAW 8130.2 Para 122 before flight Testing.

EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) FAR 21.191 (i)(1) OWNERS OF EXISTING ULTRALIGHT LIKE AIRCRAFT (THAT DO NOT MEET PART 103) MUST HAVE THEIR AIRCRAFT REGISTERED AND AN EXPERIMENTAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY JAN 31, 2008. ( REMEMBER: FAR 91.203 applies once the Aircraft is REGISTERED! ) OWNERS SHOULD TRY TO COORDINATE WITH THEIR DAR TO MINIMIZE THE TIME BETWEEN AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DOWN-TIME OF THE AIRCRAFT. FAR PART 91.203 PROHIBITS OPERATION OF A US REGISTERED AIRCRAFT WITHOUT AN VALID AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE.

EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) FAR 21.191 (i) (2) THE MAJOR PORTION RULE (51%) USED FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT DOES NOT APPLY TO ELSA! EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE OPERATED FOR HIRE (FLIGHT TRAINING OR TOWING) Since the kit-built (consensus standard) aircraft are assembled by the owner,not built, the owner must receive additional training to receive the Repairman's certificate. Experimental aircraft can flight train for own personal use.

EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) FAR 21.193 EXPERIMENTAL KIT-BUILT VERSIONS OF THE SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT UNDER 21.191(i)(2), THE APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE: EVIDENCE THAT THE MFR HAS PRODUCED AT LEAST ONE AIRCRAFT OF SAME MAKE/MODEL CERTIFICATED IN LIGHT-SPORT CATEGORY. 2. THE AIRCRAFT’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. THE AIRCRAFT’S MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES Since the kit-built (consensus standard) aircraft are assembled by the owner,not built, the owner must receive additional training to receive the Repairman's certificate.

EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) FAR 21.193 4. MFR STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 5. THESE AIRCRAFT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. (FLIGHT TRAINING OR RENTAL) FOR FOREIGN MANUFACTURED KITS, EVIDENCE THAT A BILATERAL AIRWORTHINESS AGREEMENT OR EQUIVALENT EXISTS FOR AIRPLANES. Since the kit-built (consensus standard) aircraft are assembled by the owner,not built, the owner must receive additional training to receive the Repairman's certificate. Bilateral Agreements – 21.193 (e)(6) (BILATERAL AGREEMENT SHOWS A WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNTRIES)

WHO MAY ISSUE AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES FOR LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT? FAA DESIGNATED AIRWORTHINESS REPRESENTATIVES (DARs) FAA AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTORS, EITHER FSDO OR MIDO (For Training, Currency and Monitoring Of DAR’s)

DESIGNATED AIRWORTHINESS REPRESENTATIVES DARs ARE PRIVATE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE FAA TO PERFORM AUTHORIZED CERTIFICATION FUNCTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE FAA, AND MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR THIS SERVICE. THERE WILL BE TWO NEW DAR FUNCTIONS FOR LSA CERTIFICATION: SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AND EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT. THE FAA MAY FURTHER LIMIT THE DAR’S AUTHORITY BASED ON THE CLASS OF LSA (PP, WSC, AIRPLANE, ETC.)

http://afs600.faa.gov CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FSDO OR MIDO TO LOCATE A DAR WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE EXPERIMENTAL CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT. YOU MAY ALSO USE THE FAA DESIGNEE WEB SITE TO LOCATE A DAR IN YOUR AREA: http://afs600.faa.gov

A CONDITION FOR SAFE OPERATION ! AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION THE ASI OR DAR MUST PHYSICALLY INSPECT YOUR AIRCRAFT TO DETERMINE THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CERTIFICATION APPLIED FOR AND IT IS IN A CONDITION FOR SAFE OPERATION !

AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION AFTER INSPECTION, IF THE ASI OR DAR MAKES THE DETERMINATION THAT THE AIRCRAFT MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL PROVIDE THE APPLICANT WITH: FAA FORM 8130-7 SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE OPERATING LIMITATIONS FOR THE AIRCRAFT ARE PART OF THAT CERTIFICATE (ATTACHED) IF THE APPLICATION FOR THE AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE IS DENIED, THE APPLICANT WILL BE GIVEN A LETTER OUTLINING THE REASON (S) FOR THE DENIAL.

SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE CATEGORY / DESIGNATION LIGHT-SPORT CATEGORY A PURPOSE N/A MANU- FACTURER NAME N/A B ADDRESS N/A FROM N/A C FLIGHT TO N/A N- 757MW SERIAL NO. S-001 D MODEL SKY WALKER BUILDER LIGHT FLIGHT INC. EXPIRY UNLIMITED DATE OF ISSUANCE 00/00/0000 E OPERATING LIMITATIONS DATED 00/00/0000 ARE PART OF THIS CERTIFICATE SIGNATURE OF FAA REPRESENTATIVE George L Tirebyter DESIGNATION OR OFFICE DARF-XXXX ANY ALTERATION, REPRODUCTION, OR MISUSE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $1,000, OR IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 YEARS, OR BOTH. THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THE AIRCRAFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS. FAA FORM 8130-7 (10 / 82) SEE REVERSE SIDE

SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE CATEGORY / DESIGNATION EXPERIMENTAL A PURPOSE OPERATING LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT MANU- FACTURER NAME N/A B ADDRESS N/A FROM N/A C FLIGHT TO N/A N- 59LC SERIAL NO. E- 007 D MODEL CLOUD HOPPER BUILDER LIGHT FLIGHT INC. Here’s the reward for all your effort, the much coveted and highly prized Special Airworthiness Certificate EXPIRY UNLIMITED DATE OF ISSUANCE 00/00/0000 E OPERATING LIMITATIONS DATED 00/00/0000 ARE PART OF THIS CERTIFICATE SIGNATURE OF FAA REPRESENTATIVE Ralph Spoilsport DESIGNATION OR OFFICE DART-XXXX ANY ALTERATION, REPRODUCTION, OR MISUSE OF THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $1,000, OR IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 YEARS, OR BOTH. THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THE AIRCRAFT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS. FAA FORM 8130-7 (10 / 82) SEE REVERSE SIDE

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AN EXPERIMENTAL CERTIFICATE FOR OPERATING LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO EXISTING “FAT” ULTRALIGHTS AFTER JAN 31, 2008. “Existing LSA” means existing fat ultralight aircraft that does not meet Part 103 definition of ultralight vehicle. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXPERIMENTAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER FAR 21.191 ( i ) ( 1 ), THE OWNER MUST FIRST REGISTER THE AIRCRAFT.

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION OWNERS OF UNREGISTERED LSA MUST SUBMIT TO THE FAA REGISTRY THE FOLLOWING: A LETTER REQUESTING A REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR FIRST-TIME REGISTRATION FORM 8050-1, AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM 8050-2, AIRCRAFT BILL OF SALE, OR FORM 8050-88A AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AFS-750 (aircraft registration) will not accept applications for registering LSA until sometime after the effective date of the rule. You may reserve a number at anytime. RESERVING AN “N” NUMBER IS NOT THE SAME AS REGISTERING AN AIRCRAFT NOTE: A FEE OF $15.00 IS REQUIRED FOR A SPECIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUEST, OR THE FAA WILL ASSIGN THE NEXT AVAILABLE NUMBER ( NORMAL REQUEST ) FOR A $5.00 FEE.

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION BE AWARE ! ONCE YOUR “AIRCRAFT” IS REGISTERED, FAR 91.203 APPLIES AND IT REQUIRES: AN APPROPRIATE AND CURRENT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE BE ISSUED TO AND IN THAT AIRCRAFT WHEN IT IS OPERATED THE PILOT OF THAT AIRCRAFT MUST BE APPROPRIATELY CERTIFICATED AS WELL

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKINGS AND REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON MY LSA?

REQUIRED MARKINGS FOR LSA (AMENDED FAR SECTIONS 45.23 AND 45.29) EXPERIMENTAL LSA (ELSA) MUST DISPLAY THE WORD “EXPERIMENTAL” SPECIAL LSA (SLSA) MUST DISPLAY THE WORDS “LIGHT-SPORT” THESE WORDS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON THE AIRCRAFT NEAR EACH ENTRANCE TO THE CABIN, COCKPIT, OR PILOT STATION, IN LETTERS NOT LESS THAN 2 INCHES OR MORE THAN 6 INCHES HIGH.

REQUIRED MARKINGS FOR LSA (AMENDED FAR SECTIONS 45.23, 45.27 AND 45.29) FOR FIXED-WING LSA THE REGISTRATION NUMBERS SHOULD BE 12 INCHES HIGH AND PLACED ON THE VERTICAL TAIL SURFACE OR THE SIDES OF THE FUSELAGE. IF THOSE SURFACES ARE TOO SMALL, THEN PLACE THE LARGEST NUMBER PRACTICABLE ON THE LARGER OF THESE TWO SURFACE AREAS. FOR ALL OTHER LSA’s THE REGISTRATION NUMBERS DISPLAYED MUST BE AT LEAST 3 INCHES HIGH.

REQUIRED MARKINGS FOR LSA FOR POWERED PARACHUTE OR WEIGHT-SHIFT- CONTROL AIRCRAFT THE REGISTRATION NUMBER MUST BE DISPLAYED HORIZONTALLY AND IN TWO DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED POSITIONS ON ANY FUSELAGE STRUCTURAL MEMBER. AMENDED FAR 45.27

INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE of LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT FOR LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS (IF ANY) ISSUED TO THE AIRCRAFT: LIGHT-SPORT CATEGORY (SLSA): CONDITION INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ARE REQUIRED AND FAR PART 43 APPLIES! EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) ONLY ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTIONS OTHER PREVIOUSLY CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT THAT MEET THE DEFINITION OF LSA IN FAR 1.1 (e.g. STANDARD, PRIMARY, AMATEUR-BUILT, etc.)

LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS CONDITION INSPECTIONS REQUIRED BY THE AIRCRAFT OPERATING LIMITATIONS MAY BE PERFORMED BY: A REPAIRMAN WITH AN INSPECTION RATING, BUT ONLY ON THE ELSA THAT THE REPAIRMAN OWNS A REPAIRMAN WITH A MAINTENANCE RATING FOR THE APPROPRIATE CLASS OF ELSA OR SLSA A FAA CERTIFICATED MECHANIC WITH AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT RATINGS

REPAIRMEN (LSA) RATINGS REQUIRED TRAINING FOR REPAIRMEN (LSA) RATINGS INSPECTION RATING TRAINING: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INSPECTION RATING AN INDIVIDUAL MUST ATTEND AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A 16 HOUR FAA ACCEPTED COURSE. MAINTENANCE RATING TRAINING: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A MAINTENANCE RATING AN INDIVIDUAL MUST ATTEND AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A 80 TO 120 HOUR FAA ACCEPTED COURSE, DEPENDING ON THE CLASS OF LSA. (e.g. PP OR W-S-C REQUIRE 80 HRS AND AIRPLANE REQUIRES 120 HRS)

REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT) WITH MAINTENANCE RATING NEW FAR 65.107 (c) MAY PERFORM : ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTIONS ON BOTH ELSA AND SLSA IN CLASS RATED. CONDITION INSPECTIONS REQUIRED EVERY 100 HOURS ON SLSA/ELSA IN CLASS RATED THAT ARE USED FOR FOR HIRE (FLIGHT INSTRUCTION OR TOWING OPERATIONS). MAINTENANCE ON SLSA IN CLASS RATED.

Light Sport Aviation Branch - AFS-610 Mailing Address Light Sport Aviation Branch AFS-610 PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City OK, 73125 Phone Number 405-954-6400 NEB for DAR’s OCT 04 DPE Applications Accepted 1st DAR Class NOV 04 LSSB For DPE’s PTS Release 1st DPE Class JAN 05 Knowledge Test Release Registry Accepts Sport Pilot Apps Aircraft Registrations For LSA Accepted Oct 04 EMAIL: afs610-comments@faa.gov WEB Address: http://afs600.faa.gov