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Pre-takeoff checklist
Light-Sport Certification Checklist
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
Three types of light-sport aircraft are eligible for an experimental certificate:
1. Operational unregistered “ultralight-like” aircraft that have never been issued an airworthiness certificate in the U.S. or any other country and do not meet the requirements of 14 CFR 103.1. (Part 21.191(i)(1)
2. Kit-Built light-sport aircraft produced by a manufacturer who has been issued an airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category (Part 21.190) for an aircraft of the same make and model, and assembled IAW the manufacturer’s assembly instructions. (Part 21.191(i)(2)
3. Light-Sport aircraft previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category are eligible for an experimental certificate when the light-sport category airworthiness certificate is surrendered. (Part 21.191(i)(3)
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
The FAA representative performing the certification action must:
1. Obtain from the applicant a properly executed FAA Form 8130-6 and any other documents required for the certification. Aircraft assembled from kits manufactured outside the U.S. require evidence of manufacture within countries that have a bilateral agreement concerning aircraft or a BASA with associated IPA.
2. Obtain from the applicant, a program letter identifying the aircraft, the purpose of the certificate, the area over which the operations are to be conducted, and the duration of the program. (Part 21.193(a))
3. Verify that the registration requirements of Part 47 have been satisfied and that no previous Letter of Denial exists for subject aircraft. The applicant must be the registered owner or their agent. The aircraft must be marked in accordance with part 45.
4. In the case of light-sport aircraft assembled from a kit to be certificated IAW Part 21.191(i)(2) an applicant must provide evidence that an aircraft of the same make/model was issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category, the manufacturer’s statement of compliance, (FAA Form 8130-15) the aircraft’s operating instructions, and the aircraft’s flight training supplement.
5. Review the applicant’s weight and balance data for accuracy and currency.
AIRCRAFT INSPECTION
The FAA representative must arrange with the applicant to make the aircraft available for inspection to determine the following:
1. The aircraft must be complete in every respect. (except cosmetic items)
2. The ID plate on the aircraft meets the requirements of Part 45.11, as applicable.
3. The information on the ID plate is correct, matches the information on FAA Form 8130-6 and the FAA registration and is in accordance with Part 45.13, as applicable.
4. The aircraft nationality and registration marks are in accordance with Part 45 and, as applicable, with parts 45.23,45.27,and 45.29.
5. The flight control systems and associated instruments as equipped operate properly and are appropriate for each class of light-sport aircraft.
6. The cockpit instruments are appropriately marked, and needed placards are installed and placed for easy reference.
7. System controls (for example, fuel selector(s) and electrical switches/breakers) are appropriately placed, clearly marked, provide easy access and operation, and function in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the appropriate consensus standards.
8. An ELT is installed, if required. [Part 91.207]
9. All pyrotechnic devices used in ballistic parachutes are clearly marked and identified.
CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE (two options)
If the aircraft meets the requirements for the certification requested, the FAA must:
1. Make an aircraft logbook entry. (FAA Order 8130.2F Chapter 8 Para. 266 8(d)
2. Issue FAA Form 8130-7,with operating limitations attached.
3. Complete sections V and VIII of FAA Form 8130-6,in accordance with the instructions contained in Chapter 8 of FAA Order 8130.2F.
4. Examine, review, and route the certification file in accordance with instructions contained in Chapter 8 of FAA Order 8130.2F.
OR
If the aircraft does not meet the requirements for the certification requested and the airworthiness certificate is denied, the FAA must:
1. Write a letter to the applicant stating the reason(s) for denying the airworthiness certificate.
2. Attach a copy of the denial letter to FAA Form 8130-6 and forward to AFS-750 to be made part of the aircraft record.
References: Section 14 CFR 21.190 21.191(i), 21.193, 91.319, FAA Order 8130.2F change 1.
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BASIC ELIGIBILITY
Three types of light-sport aircraft are eligible for an experimental certificate:
1. Operational unregistered “ultralight-like” aircraft that have never been issued an airworthiness certificate in the U.S. or any other country and do not meet the requirements of 14 CFR 103.1. (Part 21.191(i)(1)
2. Kit-Built light-sport aircraft produced by a manufacturer who has been issued an airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category (Part 21.190) for an aircraft of the same make and model, and assembled IAW the manufacturer’s assembly instructions. (Part 21.191(i)(2)
3. Light-Sport aircraft previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category are eligible for an experimental certificate when the light-sport category airworthiness certificate is surrendered. (Part 21.191(i)(3)
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
The FAA representative performing the certification action must:
1. Obtain from the applicant a properly executed FAA Form 8130-6 and any other documents required for the certification. Aircraft assembled from kits manufactured outside the U.S. require evidence of manufacture within countries that have a bilateral agreement concerning aircraft or a BASA with associated IPA.
2. Obtain from the applicant, a program letter identifying the aircraft, the purpose of the certificate, the area over which the operations are to be conducted, and the duration of the program. (Part 21.193(a))
3. Verify that the registration requirements of Part 47 have been satisfied and that no previous Letter of Denial exists for subject aircraft. The applicant must be the registered owner or their agent. The aircraft must be marked in accordance with part 45.
4. In the case of light-sport aircraft assembled from a kit to be certificated IAW Part 21.191(i)(2) an applicant must provide evidence that an aircraft of the same make/model was issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category, the manufacturer’s statement of compliance, (FAA Form 8130-15) the aircraft’s operating instructions, and the aircraft’s flight training supplement.
5. Review the applicant’s weight and balance data for accuracy and currency.
AIRCRAFT INSPECTION
The FAA representative must arrange with the applicant to make the aircraft available for inspection to determine the following:
1. The aircraft must be complete in every respect. (except cosmetic items)
2. The ID plate on the aircraft meets the requirements of Part 45.11, as applicable.
3. The information on the ID plate is correct, matches the information on FAA Form 8130-6 and the FAA registration and is in accordance with Part 45.13, as applicable.
4. The aircraft nationality and registration marks are in accordance with Part 45 and, as applicable, with parts 45.23,45.27,and 45.29.
5. The flight control systems and associated instruments as equipped operate properly and are appropriate for each class of light-sport aircraft.
6. The cockpit instruments are appropriately marked, and needed placards are installed and placed for easy reference.
7. System controls (for example, fuel selector(s) and electrical switches/breakers) are appropriately placed, clearly marked, provide easy access and operation, and function in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the appropriate consensus standards.
8. An ELT is installed, if required. [Part 91.207]
9. All pyrotechnic devices used in ballistic parachutes are clearly marked and identified.
CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE (two options)
If the aircraft meets the requirements for the certification requested, the FAA must:
1. Make an aircraft logbook entry. (FAA Order 8130.2F Chapter 8 Para. 266 8(d)
2. Issue FAA Form 8130-7,with operating limitations attached.
3. Complete sections V and VIII of FAA Form 8130-6,in accordance with the instructions contained in Chapter 8 of FAA Order 8130.2F.
4. Examine, review, and route the certification file in accordance with instructions contained in Chapter 8 of FAA Order 8130.2F.
OR
If the aircraft does not meet the requirements for the certification requested and the airworthiness certificate is denied, the FAA must:
1. Write a letter to the applicant stating the reason(s) for denying the airworthiness certificate.
2. Attach a copy of the denial letter to FAA Form 8130-6 and forward to AFS-750 to be made part of the aircraft record.
References: Section 14 CFR 21.190 21.191(i), 21.193, 91.319, FAA Order 8130.2F change 1.
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