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A Light Sport Aircraft is defined as:

An aircraft having a maximum take-off mass of notmore than 600 kg;a maximum stalling speed in the landing configurationof not more than 45 knots Calibrated Air Speed (CAS);a maximum seating capacity of no more than 2 persons;single, non-turbine engine fitted with a propeller; anon-pressurised cabin.

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Operate the aircraft within the limitations of the Permit to Fly:

The Permit to Fly will include any conditions and limitations under whichthe aircraft may be flown and any relevant airworthiness, operation ormaintenance requirements that are to be met.

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Maintain the Aircraft in an Airworthy Condition: As per LAMS (Light Aircraft Maintenance Schedule, CAP 411)

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Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness

The European continuing airworthiness and maintenancerequirements set out in Part M do not, at present, apply to Light Sport Aircraft.

For the UK, the current requirements are set out in CAP 553, BritishCivil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section A Chapter A3-7

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Routine Maintenance requirements All routine Maintenance should be carried out in accordance with themanufacturers recommendations.

Except for maintenance permitted to be carried out by the pilot,appropriately authorized personnel shall certify as fit for flight allmaintenance by issuing a Permit Maintenance Release in accordance with BCAR A3-7.

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Maintain the Aircraft Documentation Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record SystemThe latest revision of the documentation for the aircraft.

Continuing Airworthiness Tasks Aircraft Maintenance ProgramMinimum Equipment List (MEL)

Operators Technical Log System

Weight and Balance of AircraftOrganisation Exposition

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Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record Systema) status of airworthiness directives and measures mandated by the

State of manufacturer in immediate reaction to a safety problem;

b) status of modifications and repairs;c) status of compliance with the maintenance program;d) status of service life limited components;e) mass and balance report;f) list of deferred maintenance

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Ensure that the Aircraft Conforms to an Approved DesignStandard

This means making sure that any modifications to the aircraft are

approved by CAAN.If the aircraft is flown with an unapproved modification, the Permitto Fly is invalidated and the flight would be illegal.

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Keep Informed of all Airworthiness Bulletins and take Appropriate Action Airworthiness bulletins may be issued by manufacturers, engine

manufacturers, etc. and is legally mandatory. Airworthiness Directives issued by state of manufacture is legallymandatory.

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Make sure that the Aircraft is Adequately InsuredEnsure that no less than the minimum legal levels of third party andpassenger liability insurance are in place

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Report any DefectsReportable occurrences should be submitted to the CAAN inaccordance with CAP 382

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Report any DefectsReportable occurrences should be submitted to the CAAN inaccordance with CAP 382

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Report any Accidents A reportable accident is one in which crew are injured or killed, or where any damage is caused to the aircraft.

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Ensure the Certificate of Validity Remains Current