Light Sport Aircraft

Presented by the FAA Safety Team

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Light Sport Aircraft

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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT – FAA SAFETY TEAM

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What Is A Light Sport Aircraft ? Small, Simple, Low-performance, Other Than a Helicopter That:



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Categories

• Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA)– Reference: 14 CFR Part 21.190– Ready To Fly From Manufacturer– Uses: Personal, Towing, Flight Training

• Experimental – Operating Light Sport Aircraft– Reference: 14 CFR Part 21.191(i)– Light Sport Kit Aircraft– Kit-built Light Sport Aircraft– Downgrade From SLSA– Personal Use Only



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Airplane Glider

Powered Parachute

Weight Shift ControlLighter-Than-Air

Gyroplane

CLASSES



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Markings – 14 CFR Part 45

• Registration Markings– Special LSA – At Least 12 Inches High– Experimental – LSA – At Least 3 Inches High

• Placarding - 2 Inches To 6 Inches High: – SLSA – The Word, “Light Sport” – ELSA – The Word “Experimental”

Reference AC 45-2



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SPECIAL LIGHT SPORT



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SLSA OPERATING LIMITATIONS

ATTACHED TO AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE



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EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT



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ATTACHED TO AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATEELSA OPERATING LIMITATIONS



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LSA Inspections

• Special Light Sport (SLSA)– Annual Condition Inspections– Used For Towing or Flight Training

• 100 hour inspections

• Experimental Light Sport (ELSA)– Annual Condition Inspections



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Light Sport Repairman

There is One Light Sport Repairman Certificate.

Two Ratings:–Inspection–Maintenance

14 CFR Part 65.107



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LSA Repairman Certificate• Inspection Rating

– Certificate Issued To Aircraft Owner (ELSA Only)• Aircraft Class, S/N, “N” Number

– Requires 16 Hours Of Training In Aircraft Class– Suspended Upon Sale Of Aircraft– Privileges

• Annual Condition Inspection Of Owner’s Aircraft



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LSA Repairman Certificate• Maintenance Rating

– Issued By Class of Aircraft• Not Issued For Gyroplanes

– Must Complete Required Training For Class– Privileges:

• Annual Condition Inspections (Both SLSA/ELSA)• Maintenance on SLSA Aircraft By Class

– 100 Hour Inspections (Towing, Flight Training) – Perform FAA Airworthiness Directives– Perform Manufacturer’s Safety Directives– Major Repair & Alterations

» Only By Approval of Manufacturer



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Repairman Training

CORE MODULES HOURS1 Regulatory & Maintenance Overview 16

2 Airframe (General) 24

3 Engine & Propeller 45

CLASS MODULES4 Airplane 35

5 Weight Shift Control 19

6 Powered Parachute 19

7 Lighter-Than-Air 64

8 Glider 40

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Repairman Training

CLASS MODULE TOTAL HOURS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Airplane ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 120

Weight Shift ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 104

Powered Parachute ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 104

Lighter-Than-Air ✔ ✔ 80

Glider ✔ ✔ 80

Powered Glider ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 125



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Annual Condition Inspection

• ELSA – – Owner With Inspection Rating– Repairman With Maintenance Rating– Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic– Appropriately Rated Part 145 Repair Station

• SLSA – – Repairman With Maintenance Rating– Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic– Appropriately Rated Part 145 Repair Station



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Maintenance-• ELSA

– Anyone• SLSA

– Repairman: Maintenance Rating• With The Appropriate Class

– Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic• Must Meet Part 65.81 – Previously Performed

– Appropriately Rated Part 145 Repair Station• Preventive Maintenance

– Part 43, Appendix A (c)



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What Is a Consensus Standard? A consensus standard is an industry-developed standard that applies to aircraft design, production, and airworthiness. It is accepted by the FAA for the purpose of certificating light-sport aircraft. It includes, but is not limited to, standards for aircraft design and performance, required equipment, manufacturer quality assurance systems, production acceptance test procedures, operating instructions, maintenance and inspection procedures, identification and recording of major repairs and major alterations, and continued airworthiness.



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ASTM-Continued Operational Safety

• Owner/Operator Responsibilities– Shall Comply With Manufacturer’s Instructions– Shall Provide Mfg With Current Contact Information– Shall Notify The Mfg of Safety of Flight or Significant

Service Difficulty Upon Discovery– Shall Comply With All Mfg. Notices, Corrective

Actions, And CAA Regulations– Shall Ensure Needed Corrective Actions Completed– If Owner Does Not Comply With Mandatory Service

Requirement, ASTM Considered Not Met.ASTM F2295-06, 5.4



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Operating Limitations…

(6) Noncompliance with these operating limitations will render the airworthiness certificate invalid. Any change, alteration, or repair not in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction and approval will render the airworthiness certificate invalid, and the owner of the aircraft must apply for a new airworthiness certificate under the provisions of 14 CFR § 21.191 with appropriate operating limitations before further flight.



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AC 65-32 – Certification of LSA Repairman

NOTE: If a major malfunction or defect is found during the annual condition inspection, it is strongly recommended that the repairman, mechanic, or repair station report the problem to the FAA via the Internet at: http://av-info.faa.gov/sdrx/ within 72 hours and also to the aircraft’s manufacturer.



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Repairman Rating Review• Inspection Rating:

– ELSA Only– 16hrs Training; Issued To Aircraft Owner – Annual Condition Inspections For Owner’s Aircraft

• Maintenance Rating: – SLSA & ELSA– Appropriate “Class” Training Before Issue– Perform Annual Condition Inspection/100 Hour– Major Repairs & Alterations – Only Per Manufacturer

• May Require Additional Training (Decision Of Mfg)



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Precautions

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Maintenance Manuals

• Ground Test.• Check of Liquid Levels.• Re-torque Cylinder Head

Nuts. • Re-torque Exhaust Manifold

Screws.• Check of Rewind Starter

Rope.• Rewind Starter Dismantling. • Rewind Starter Reassembly.

Contains Information Such As:Contains Information Such As:



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Rotax 914Rotax 912

Precautions



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Rotax LMM-912



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• Manufacturer’s Statement of Compliance– The Aircraft Meets its Design Data & ASTM– Manufacturer Will Make Available to Any Interested

Party: • Aircraft Operating Instructions• Aircraft’s Maintenance & Inspection Procedures• Manufacturer Will Monitor And Correct Safety-of-flight

Issues Through The Issuance of SAFETY DIRECTIVES.

Precautions – 14 CFR Part 21.190(c)



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Precautions

• 14 CFR Part 43.13(a)– Each Person Performing Maintenance Shall:

• Use The Methods, Techniques, & Practices Prescribed In The “Current” Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual.

• Use The Proper Tools & Equipment • Special Equipment or Test Apparatus

• 14 CFR Part 43.13(b)– Shall Do Quality Work– Use Quality Materials– Equal To Its Original or Properly Alter Condition



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Precautions14 CFR Part 65.81•Mechanic May Not Approve For Return To Service…

– Unless He Has Satisfactorily Performed It At An Earlier Date.– Must Understand The Current Instructions of The Mfg.

14 CFR Part 65.85/87(b) [For LSA]•An A&P Can Approve And Return To Service…

– A Major Repair or Major Alteration Provided…– The Work Was Performed Per Instructions Developed By The

Manufacturer.



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Precautions

14 CFR Part 65.107(d)

• LSA Repairman With Maintenance Rating May Not Approve For Return To Service An Aircraft/Part…– Unless He Has Previously Performed The Work Satisfactorily In

The Past.

• LSA Repairman May Not Exercise His Certificate Unless: – He Understands The Current Instructions of The Manufacturer…

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Precautions

• No Person May Operate An LSA Unless:– Aircraft Is Maintained By An Appropriately Rated Person– Aircraft Has Had A Condition Inspection In The Last 12 Months– If Use For Towing/Flight Training, Has Had a 100 Hr. Inspection– Aircraft Complies With All Airworthiness Directives– Aircraft Complies With All Safety Directives– Each Alteration Complies With The ASTM & Authorized By Mfg.– Each Major Alteration Is Authorized, Performed, & Inspected Per The

Manufacturer’s Maintenance & Inspection Procedures.

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14 CFR Part 91.327 LSA Operating Limitations



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Precautions14 CFR Part 91.417(a)

•Aircraft Owner or Operator Shall Keep:

• Records of Maintenance, Including…

• The Current Status of Applicable…

• Safety Directives



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Precautions

NOTE: To work on a Special or Experimental Light Sport Aircraft, certificated Part 145 repair stations, airframe mechanics, powerplant mechanics, and repairmen (Light Sport Aircraft) must be qualified and trained on the maintenance of Light Sport Aircraft, and have the necessary data and tools to inspect the aircraft and maintain them in a condition for safe operation.

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AC 65-32



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SLSA Inspection Log Entry



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ELSA Inspection Log Entry



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References• 14 CFR Part 21.190 – SLSA• 14 CFR Part 21.191(i) – ELSA• 14 CFR Part 43.1(b)(2); (d) Applicability• 14 CFR Part 65.107 – LSA Repairman• 14 CFR Part 91.319 – ELSA Ops Limits• 14 CFR Part 91.327 – SLSA Ops Limits• FAA Order 8900.1, Vol. 5, Ch. 5 – Repairman• FAA Order 8130.2 – Cert. of Aircraft• AC 65-32 – Certification & Training of LSA Repairman



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http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs610/



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FAA Light Sport BranchContact InformationLarry L. Buchanan Branch Manager AFS-610 Phone: (405) 954-6400Fax: (405) 954-6688

Mailing Address:U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center P.O. Box 25082Oklahoma City, OK 73125



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