Mosaic: who can perform condition inspection on my lancairs?

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Mosaic is passed. Per here: https://www.kitplanes.com/mosaic-is-her ... omebuilts/

The final rule expands the privileges of a holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport) to perform the annual condition inspection on an Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft.
Now, any EAB owner can take a 16-hour LSA repairman—inspection course and, once certificated, legally perform the condition inspection on their own amateur-built aircraft, provided it is in the same category (e.g., airplane) as their training.

Am I reading this correctly? Is it true that we can now take a 16 hour course and legally perform our own condition inspections? Or, does this only apply if the EAB is certified as a light sport?
 
At what speed do your Lancairs stall?
 
I don’t think it matters:

“In summary, FAA finds that expanding the privileges of a repairman certificate
(light-sport) to allow the holder to conduct the condition inspection on an EAB aircraft
aligns with the safety continuum for the aircraft’s certification basis, reduces the burden
on aircraft owners on finding qualified personnel to inspect their aircraft, and results in a
safety benefit.

Therefore, this final rule expands the privileges of the light-sport
repairman inspection rating in § 65.109(a)(2) to allow a holder of that certificate and
rating to conduct an annual condition inspection on an aircraft owned by that repairman,
which has an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose of operating EAB
aircraft, and on which the repairman has completed the prescribed training on the
corresponding category and applicable class of aircraft. Furthermore, FAA adopts the
same expansion in § 65.109(b)(2) for those holders of a light-sport repairman certificate
with a maintenance rating.”
 
idahoflier said:
I don’t think it matters:
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I agree. LSRI now applies to all EAB and not just old/new LSA so stall speed is irrelevant.
§ 65.109 Repairman certificate (light-sport): Privileges and limitations.
(a) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport) with an inspection rating may perform the annual condition inspection on an
aircraft:
(1) That is owned by the holder;
(2) That has an experimental airworthiness certificate issued in accordance with § 21.191(g), (i), (k), or (l) of this chapter; and
(3) That is in the same category, and class as applicable, of aircraft for which the holder has completed the training course specified in § 65.107(c).
 
TCABM said:
An EAB owner with LSRM-I certificate can do their own condition inpsections once the rule is effective.
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Which, should be noted, is October 22. So don't go jumping the gun. :)

Also, isn't it LSRI/LSRM and not LSRM-I?
 
asicer said:
Which, should be noted, is October 22. So don't go jumping the gun. :)

Also, isn't it LSRI/LSRM and not LSRM-I?
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Whatever the letters strung together end up being; potentially RM(LS)I.

Note that six months from now it appears the 16hrs will be removed and replaced with content on practical tasks. There’ will also be written exam as well if I’m reading that portion correctly.

Existing certificate holders will be grandfathered in.
 
As the builder of my plane I have performed the condition inspections on it (although sometimes my A/P friend gets a look at it). I trust that anyone wanting to do their own inspections really respect the process and know their limits. If not already owned you will be spending good money on a few special tools to properly disassemble, test, and correct items not up to standards. Please don't buy torque wrenches from Harbor Freight ... :eek:

Many years ago I went through the 16 hour course and found it to be very helpful but in itself I don't believe it will be sufficient. I've also had a bit of Rotax training and later built a couple of aircraft (so far, another build may begin soon). As a mechanic I feel that I can never learn enough. I fly an experimental engine and I know it very well. Still if a carb, magneto, or other similar part does not work correctly it's getting sent off to a proper repair facility.

There are a few excellent mechanics on this site that give very detailed and accurate information at zero costs. I listen to them, respect them, and thank them. I believe they know who they are ...
 
TCABM said:
Note that six months from now it appears the 16hrs will be removed and replaced with content on practical tasks. There’ will also be written exam as well if I’m reading that portion correctly.

Existing certificate holders will be grandfathered in.
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The relevant portion is 65.107 and it looks a lot different than the existing text. However, I still see 16 hours in the final rule. I do see some discussion about the 6-month thing but looks like they dropped it.
 
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