Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF EXPERIMENTAL AND SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT⎯SAMPLE MAINTENANCE RECORD ENTRIES FIGURE 1. SAMPLE ENTRY FOR ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTION FOR AN
EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1995T
DATE: 3/15/06
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 436.2 hours.
I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the scope and detail of 14 CFR part 43, appendix D on this date and is found to be in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Patrick Poteen Patrick Poteen, Repairman LSI 123456789 FIGURE 2. SAMPLE OF A MAJOR ALTERATION ENTRY FOR AN
EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N6464R
DATE: 1/3/07
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 31 hours.
Removed original axles and brake assembly. Installed new disk brake and axle assembly on both main gear and toe brakes in accordance with the Quick Stop Maintenance Manual. W&B revised. Operational check OK. Brake installation is in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Joseph R. Pilot Joe R. Pilot, L.S. Pilot 987654321 Page 1
Appendix 1 FIGURE 3. SAMPLE OF A MAJOR REPAIR ENTRY FOR AN EXPERIMENTAL
LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N70891
DATE: 2/10/05
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 431 hours.
Repaired cracked main gear support tube on left gear by welding a fish mouth repair in accordance with the current edition of AC 43.13-1, Chapter 4, Section 5, Figure 4-35. The left main gear support tube is now in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Ted C. Welder Ted C. Welder, L.S. Pilot 987654321 FIGURE 4. SAMPLE OF A MAINTENANCE RECORD ENTRY FOR AN
EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT (ELSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N9500M
DATE: 8/24/06
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 92 hours.
Replaced left main tire in accordance with Skyflash 5000 Maintenance Manual.
Operational check OK, and the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Jack Flash Tube Jack F. Tube, L.S. Pilot 987654321
Appendix 1 FIGURE 5. SAMPLE OF ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTION FOR A SPECIAL
LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (SLSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1995T
DATE: 3/15/05
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 436.2 hours.
I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the RimFire, model 61 condition inspection as identified in the aircraft’s instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) on this date and is found to be in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Leo Rim Fire Leo R. Fire, Repairman LSM 133456789 FIGURE 6. SAMPLE OF HOW TO RECORD A MAJOR REPAIR IN THE AIRCRAFT
MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR A SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (SLSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1995T
DATE: 3/15/05
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 436.2 hours.
Overhauled RimFire 435 engine gear reduction unit in accordance with RimFire Overhaul Manual, dated 2/2/04, revision 3. Engine gear reduction unit was installed and tested as per manufacturer’s overhaul instructions and is determined to be in a condition for safe operation.
/s/ Bill Shade Tree Bill S. Tree, Repairman LSM 18095390 Page 3
Appendix 1 FIGURE 7. SAMPLE OF HOW TO RECORD A MAJOR ALTERATION IN THE
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR A SPECIAL LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT (SLSA) REGISTRATION NUMBER: N70891
DATE: 3/15/05
AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 436.2 hours.
Installed set of OBIE floats in accordance with the float manufacturer’s installation instructions. See attached letter, dated 12/25/05, from aircraft manufacturer agreeing to the aircraft modification providing the statement that the aircraft meets the ASTM standard and compliance with 14 CFR § 1.1 (definitions). Aircraft W&B, flight manual, and equipment list are revised. Aircraft has been approved for return to a condition for safe operation and requires an operational flight check by a rated pilot to determine that the aircraft performs within its design and flight envelope.
/s/ Van Letter Sink Van L. Sink, Repairman LSM 180953900
Appendix 2 APPENDIX 2. REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT) CERTIFICATION FIGURE 1. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8610-2, REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT)
APPLICATION (INSPECTION RATING) (FRONT SIDE) TYPE OR PRINT ALL ENTRIES IN INK Form Approved OMB No. 2120-0022 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION
• MECHANIC • REPAIRMAN • PARACHUTE RIGGER
• AIRFRAME • SENIOR L MASTER
• POWERPLANT Light Sport Inspection • SEAT • CHEST (Specify Rating) • BACK • LAP APPLICATION FOR: D ORIGINAL ISSUANCE • ADDED RATING A. NAME (First, Middle, Last) Edsel William Ford K. PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS B. SOCIAL SECURITY NO. xXX-XX-XXXx C. D.O.B. (Mo., Day, Yr.) 10-07-1954 D. HEIGHT 68 IN E. WEIGHT 200 _ 1954 Piper RD. NUMBER AND STREET, PO BOX, ETC.
F. HAIR Blond G. EYES Blue H. SEX Male I. NATIONALITY (Cilizenship U.S Nowata CITY J. PLACE OF BIRTH OK 73170 Slapout. OK - STATE" 'ZIP CODE" L. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICTAE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? M. DO YOU HELD AND FAA AIRMAN
• NO CERTIFICATE?
• YES (I "Yes," explain on an attached sheef kaying to apy DI NO LI YES A N. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERA OR STATE STATUTES DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION
PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRE DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES?...................... • NO DYES
• A CIVIL • B. MILITARY • C. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE REPAIRMAN (Attach copy) II. CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR (1) NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL ON BASIS OF - D. GRADUATE
OF APPROVED COURSE (2) SCHOOL NO. (3) CURRICULUM FROM WHICH GRADUATED (4) DATE E. STUDENT HAS MADE SATISFACTORY PROGRESS (1) SCHOOL NAME NO (2) SCHOOL OFFICIAL'S SIGNATURE
AND IS RECOMMENDED TO TAKE THE ORAL PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65, 80) F. SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE (1) DATE AUTH. (2) DATE AUTH. EXPIRES (3) FAA INSPECTOR SIGNATURE (4) FAA DIST OFC.
MECHANIC'S ORAL/PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65. 80) A. MILITART (1) SERVICE (2) RANK OR PAY LEVEL (3) MILITARY SPECIALTY CODE
COMPETENCE OBTAINED IN - → B. APPLICANTS OTHER THAN FAA CERTIFIED SCHOOL GRADUATES, LIST EXPERIENCE RELATING TO GERTIFICATE AND RATING APPLIED FOR (Continue on separate sheet, if more space is neaded).
III. RECORD OF EXPERIENCE DATES - MONTH AND YEAR EMPLOYER AND LOCATION TYPE WORK PERFORMED
FROM TO Canadian Valley Powered Parachute Technology Center Registration N123LS Ser. No. 1234
SEAT LAP FOR PACKED AS A - C. PARACHUTE RIGGER APPLICANTS: MASTER INDICATE BY TYPE HOW MANY RATING • SENIOR • MILITARY
PARACHUTES PACKED ONLY RIGGER RIGGER IV. APPLICANTS I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS BY ME ON THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE A. SIGNATURE ¡B. DATE
CERTIFICATION XXXXXXXX First last (sion and print)
I FIND THIS APPLICANT MEETS THE EXPER- DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE FAA DISTRICT OFFICE V. IENCE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 65 AND IS
ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE REQUIRED TESTS
FOR FAA USE ONLY FAA Form 861 U.S.G.P.O.: 1993-769-012/80055 Page 1
Appendix 2 FIGURE 2. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8610-2, REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT)
APPLICATION (INSPECTION RATING) (REVERSE SIDE) Results of Oral and Practical Tests
MECHANIC PARACHUTE RIGGER
1. GENERAL - Airframe and Powerplant SEAT PASS O FAIL D ORAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION FAIL BACK PASS • FAIL O NO. QUES. DATE: TYPE CHEST PASS • FAIL O PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION FAIL LAP PASS • FAIL O DATE:
NO. PROJ. PASS • FAIL O II. AIRFRAME STRUCTURES REMARKS ORAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL QUES. Oklahoma Driver's License #345578878 NO.
PRACTICAL TEST PASS • EXPIRATION FAIL expires xx/xx/xxxx DATE:
PROJ.
NO.
III. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
EXPIRATION ORAL TEST PASS DATE: FAIL QUES.
NO.
PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE FAIL PROJ.
NO.
IV. POWERPLANT THEORY AND MAINTENENCE
ORAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION FAIL DATE:
QUES.
NO.
PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL PROJ.
NO.
V. POWERPLANT SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ORAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL CUES. NO PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL PROL NO
DESIGNATED EXAMINER'S REPORT I have personally tested this applicant in accordance with pertinent procedures and standards, and I HAVE INDICATED • APPROVED (Temporary Certificate Issued) • APPROVED (Temporary Certificate NOT Issued) THE RESULT AS: • DISAPPROVED • FAR 65. 80 - ORAL / PRACTICAL PASSED ATTACH- • REPORT OF WRITTEN TEST • SUPERSEDED CERTIFICATE • LETTER MENTS: • FAA FORM 8610-2 • TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE • SEAL SYMBOL CARD DATE TEST COMPLETED EXAMINER'S SIGNATURE DESIGNATION NO.
APPLICANT CERTFICATION THIS BLOCK MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE (FAA FORM 8060-4) A. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED?. 12 NO • Yes If "Yes,"explain on an attached sheet.
B. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRESSANT OR STIMULANT • NO • YES DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES? .......
I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE BY ME ARE TRUE A. SIGNATURE (print and sign) | B. DATE XX/XX/XXXX
FAA INSPECTOR'S REPORT
I HAVE - WITH THE INDICATED RESULT - PARACHUTE SEAL
EXAMINED THIS APPLICANTS PAPERS & APPROVED SYMBOL ASSIGNED
• PERSONALLY TESTED THIS APPLICANT IN • DISAPPROVED • ANSWER SHEET GRADED ACCORDANCE WITH PERTINENT PROCEDURES (Military Competency)
AND STANDARDS
DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE FAA DISTRICT OFFICE XXXXXXXX Mr. FAA XXXXXXXX Page 2
Appendix 2 FIGURE 3. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8610-2, REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT)
APPLICATION (MAINTENANCE RATING) (FRONT SIDE) TYPE OR PRINT ALL ENTRIES IN INK Form Approved OMB No. 2120-0022
• U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION
• MECHANIC • REPAIRMAN • PARACHUTE RIGGER
• AIRFRAME • SENIOR • MASTER
• POWERPLANT Light Sport Maintenance • SEAT • CHEST (Specify Rating) • BACK • LAP APPLICATION FOR: [2 ORIGINAL ISSUANCE C ADDED RATING A. NAME (First, Midtie, Last) K. PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS Patrick Joseph Poteen I. APPLICANT INFORMATION B. SOCIAL SECURITY NO. :. D.O.B. (Mo., Day, Yr., D. HEIGHT E. WEIGHT 3535 W. Edee Of The Earth Rd.
xXX-XX-XXXX 10-07-1959 72 IN 170 NUMBER AND STREET. P.O. BOX. ETC.
F. HAIR Black G. EYES Blue H. SEX Male 1. NATIONALITY (Clizenship, U.S. Strinatown CITY J. PLACE OF BIRTH OK 73170 Tahlequah, OK STATE" - - - - - L. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICTAE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? M. DO YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER HELD AND FAA AIRMAN CERTIFICATE?
• YES (I "Yes," explain on an attached sheet keying to appropriafe lem number) SPECIFY TYPE:
N. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION
PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRESSANT OR STIMULANT DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES?.. I NO • YES
• A. CIVIL • B. MILITARY • C. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE REPAIRMAN (Attach copy) II. CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR (1) NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL ON BASIS OF - D. GRADUATE OF APPROVED COURSE (2) SCHOOL NO. (3) CURRICULUM FROM WHICH GRADUATED (4) DATE E. STUDENT HAS MADE SATISFACTORY PROGRESS (1) SCHOOL NAME NO. (2) SCHOOL OFFICIAL'S SIGNATURE
AND IS RECOMMENDED TO TAKE THE ORAL PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65, 80) F. SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE (1) DATE AUTH. (2) DATE AUTH. EXPIRES (3) FAA INSPECTOR SIGNATURE (4) FAA DIST OFC
MECHANIC'S ORAL/PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65, 80) A. MILITARY (1) SERVICE (2) RANK OR PAY LEVEL (3) MILITARY SPECIALTY CODE
COMPETENCE OBTAINED IN - → B. APPLICANTS OTHER THAN FAA CERTIFIED SCHOOL GRADUATES, LIST EXPERIENCE RELATING TO CERTIFICATE AND RATING APPLIED FOR.
(Continue on separate sheet, if more space is needed).
III. RECORD OF EXPERIENCE DATES - MONTH AND YEAR EMPLOYER AND LOCATION TYPE WORK PERFORMED
FROM TO Southwest Technology Weight Shift Control Center LSRMWS000001 Graduation Date xx / xx / xxxx
SEAT CHEST BACK LAP FOR PACKED AS A - C. PARACHUTE RIGGER APPLICANTS: MASTER INDICATE BY TYPE HOW MANY RATING • SENIOR • MILITARY
PARACHUTES PACKED ONLY RIGGER RIGGER IV. APPLICANTS CERTIFICATION I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS BY ME ON THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE A. SIGNATURE IB. DATE XX/XXXXXX First last (print and sion)
I FIND THIS APPLICANT MEETS THE EXPER- DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE FAA DISTRICT OFFICE V. JENCE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 65 AND IS
ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE REQUIRED TESTS
FOR FAA USE ONLY FAA FOrm 8610-2 12 U.S.G.P.O.: 1993-769-012/80055 Page 3
Appendix 2 FIGURE 4. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8610-2, REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT)
APPLICATION (MAINTENANCE RATING) (REVERSE SIDE) Results of Oral and Practical Tests
MECHANIC PARACHUTE RIGGER
1. GENERAL - Airframe and Powerplant SEAT PASS O FAIL D ORAL TEST PASS • EXPIRATION DATE FAIL • BACK PASS • FAIL O NO. QUES. CHEST PASS _ FAIL • PRACTICAL TEST PASS • EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL LAP PASS • FAIL O PROJ. NO. PAss O FAIL O II. AIRFRAME STRUCTURES REMARKS ORAL TEST PASS • EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL QUES. NO. Oklahoma Driver's License #345578878 PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL expires xx/xx/xxxx PROJ.
NO.
III. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
EXPIRATION ORAL TEST PASS DATE: FAIL QUES.
NO
PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION FAIL DATE:
PROU NO.
IV. POWERPLANT THEORY AND MAINTENENCE ORAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL • QUES.
NO.
PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL PROJ.
NO.
V. POWERPLANT SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
EXPIRATION
ORAL TEST PASS DATE FAIL QUES.
NO.
PRACTICAL TEST PASS EXPIRATION DATE: FAIL PROJ.
NO
DESIGNATED EXAMINER'S REPORT I have personally tested this applicant in accordance with pertinent procedures and standards, and I HAVE INDICATED • APPROVED (Temporary Certificate Issued) • APPROVED (Temporary Cerblicate NOT Issued) THE RESULT AS: • DISAPPROVED • FAR 65.80 - ORAL / PRACTICAL PASSED ATTACH- • REPORT OF WRITTEN TEST • SUPERSEDED CERTIFICATE • LETTER MENTS: • FAA FORM 8610-2 • TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE • SEAL SYMBOL CARD
DATE TEST COMPLETED EXAMINER'S SIGNATURE DESIGNATION NO
APPLICANT CERTFICATION THIS BLOCK MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE (FAA FORM 8060-4) A. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? ....... • Yes If "Yes,"explain on an attached sheet.
3. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRESSANT OR STIMULANT • NO • YES -→ DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES? .
I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE BY ME ARE TRUE.
A. SIGNATURE (print and sign) | B. DATE XXXXXXXX
FAA INSPECTOR'S REPORT
I HAVE - WITH THE INDICATED RESULT - PARACHUTE SEAL
• EXAMINED THIS APPLICANTS PAPERS • APPROVED SYMBOL ASSIGNED
• PERSONALLY TESTED THIS APPLICANT IN • DISAPPROVED • ANSWER SHEET GRADED ACCORDANCE WITH PERTINENT PROCEDURES (Military Competency)
AND STANDARDS
DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE FAA DISTRICT OFFICE XXXX/XXXX Mr. FAA xxXXXXXx Page 4
Appendix 2 FIGURE 5. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8060-4, TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE (INSPECTION RATING, WEIGHT-SHIFT-CONTROL AIRCRAFT) I. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ii. TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE III. CERTIFICATE NO.
PENDING THIS CERTIFIES THAT IV . Sam I Am V. 1954 PIPER RD.
NOWATA, OK 71370
DATE OF BIRTH
10-07-1954 HEIGHT
68 IN.
WEIGHT
200 HAIR
BLONDE EYES
BLUE SEX
M NATIONALITY VI.
USA IX. has been found to be properly qualified and is hereby authorized in accordance with the conditions of issuance on the reverse of this certificate to exercise the privileges of
REPAIRMAN (LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT)
RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS XII. Inspection
Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft N123LS Ser. NO 1234
XIII. S A M P L E
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL ISSUANCE A REISSUANCE OF THIS
GRADE OF CERTIFICATE
DATE OF SUPERSEDED AIRMAN CERTIFICATE
BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINER’S DESIGNATION NO. OR INSPECTOR’S REG. NO.
(INSERT NUMBER) VII. AIRMAN’S SIGNATURE /s/ Edsel William Ford
X. DATE OF ISSUANCE
03/15/2006 X. SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER OR INSPECTOR
/s/ George Axsmith DATE DESIGNATION EXPIRES NONE FAA FORM 8060-4 (8-79) USE PREVIOUS EDITION Page 5
Appendix 2 FIGURE 6. SAMPLE FAA FORM 8060-4, TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE (MAINTENANCE RATING, WEIGHT-SHIFT-CONTROL AIRCRAFT) I. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ii. TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE III. CERTIFICATE NO.
PENDING THIS CERTIFIES THAT IV . Wind Shaker V. 1458 WEST CHELTENHAM AVE.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
DATE OF BIRTH
10-07-1959 HEIGHT
72 IN.
WEIGHT
170 HAIR
BLACK EYES
BLUE SEX
M NATIONALITY VI.
USA IX. has been found to be properly qualified and is hereby authorized in accordance with the conditions of issuance on the reverse of this certificate to exercise the privileges of
REPAIRMAN (LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT)
RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS XII. MAINTENANCE
WEIGHT-SHIFT-CONTROL AIRCRAFT
XIII. S A M P L E
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL ISSUANCE A REISSUANCE OF THIS
GRADE OF CERTIFICATE
DATE OF SUPERSEDED AIRMAN CERTIFICATE
BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINER’S DESIGNATION NO. OR INSPECTOR’S REG. NO.
(INSERT NUMBER) VII. AIRMAN’S SIGNATURE /s/ Charles Schaeffer
X. DATE OF ISSUANCE
03/15/2006 X. SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER OR INSPECTOR
/s/ Rich Gravy DATE DESIGNATION EXPIRES NONE FAA FORM 8060-4 (8-79) USE PREVIOUS EDITION
Appendix 3 APPENDIX 3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Making mistakes simply means you are learning faster.”—Weston H. Agor
1. Can Aircraft Such as J-3-Cubs, Cessna 120s, and Other Light 2-Place Type-Certificated Aircraft that Meet the Definition of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) in 14 CFR Part 1 be Maintained Like a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA)? No. While sport pilots may fly type-certificated or experimental amateur-built aircraft that meet the definition of a LSA, an aircraft previously issued a standard, primary, restricted, limited, or provisional airworthiness certificate (or an equivalent airworthiness certificate issued by a foreign country) cannot “cross over” and be certificated in the SLSA. Under certain very limited circumstances an aircraft previously issued an experimental certificate may be certificated as a SLSA. Owners and operators of aircraft with standard airworthiness certificates must ensure that their aircraft have annual inspections, comply with Airworthiness Directives (AD), and have work on the aircraft performed in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43, 65, and 91. Experimental amateur-built aircraft must still be inspected in accordance with the aircraft’s operating limitations.
2. Can a Cessna 150 Owner Obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Meet the Definition of an LSA? No. Although an owner may obtain an STC that causes an aircraft that previously did not meet the parameters of a LSA to now meet those parameters (such as by lowering the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)), that STC cannot be used to qualify the aircraft as an LSA. The definition of LSA clearly states that an aircraft must meet the parameters of an LSA “since its original certification.” An STC for an aircraft such as a Cessna 150, which reduces the aircraft’s weight by removing seats, or by placarding fuel tanks for lower capacity, would fail to qualify the aircraft as an LSA since the aircraft exceeded the parameters of a lightsport at some time since its original certification.
Appendix 3
3. How Many Types of Aircraft can be Operated as LSA? For example, aircraft that can be operated as an LSA may be certificated in the standard or primary category, or as an experimental amateur-built aircraft. The FAA, however, issues two airworthiness certificates specifically for LSA: the special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category (SLSA) under 14 CFR part 21, § 21.190, and the experimental certificate for the purpose of operating a light-sport aircraft (ELSA) under § 21.191(i). Both special and experimental light-sport aircraft are issued a (pink) FAA Form 8130-7, Special Airworthiness Certificate.
4. What Kinds of Aircraft may be Certificated as ELSA or SLSA?
• Airplanes, gliders, lighter-than-air (balloons and airships), powered parachutes, weight-shift-control aircraft, and gyroplanes may be certificated as ELSA.
• Airplanes, gliders, lighter-than-air (balloons and airships), powered parachutes, and weight-shift control aircraft may be certificated as SLSA. A special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category can not be issued for a gyroplane because the FAA has determined that it will not accept a consensus standard for these aircraft at this time.
5. What are the Inspection Requirements for an ELSA? The experimental certificate for the purpose of operating LSA is issued for aircraft used for pleasure/personal flying only. The ELSA that can tow a 14 CFR part 91, § 91.319(e)(1), light sport glider will need to have an 100 hour inspection in accordance with light sport operating limitations. The inspection requirements for these as aircraft as listed in the operating limitations for experimental amateur-built aircraft, which require the owner to perform an annual condition inspection.
6. What are the Maintenance Requirements for an SLSA? An aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category is also issued a pink or special airworthiness certificate. These aircraft cannot be used for compensation or hire, except to tow a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle or to conduct flight training. The FAA does not limit the ability of a person to rent a SLSA; however, it does limit those operations that a person may conduct when operating the aircraft (SLSA). Because the owner/operator of these aircraft can engage in these operations, a different set of maintenance requirements apply. For example, the aircraft must meet the certification requirements § 21.190 to an industry-developed consensus standard acceptable to the FAA, meet 14 CFR part 43 maintenance requirements performed by maintenance providers certificated under 14 CFR part 65, and comply with § 91.327 operating limitations. All SLSA have to comply with the manufacturer’s safety directives and FAA AD’s applicable to type-certificated (TC) products installed on the aircraft.
7. 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 LSA. 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.
To obtain the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee standards on light-sport, visit www.astm.org.