✈️New Opportunities in Airworthiness Certification for Light-Sport Aircraft
Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification
Summary
FAA is amending rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The amendments enable enhancements in safety and performance and increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This final rule expands what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This final rule also amends the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amends the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and adds operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content discusses the modernization of special airworthiness certification, which includes compliance requirements and expanded privileges for the manufacture and operation of light-sport aircraft. This could significantly impact aviation businesses, including manufacturers, flight schools, and aircraft operators, making compliance and adaptation important for continued operation and market competitiveness.