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Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:

(1)  A maximum takeoff weight of not more than––

(i)  660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft;

(ii)  1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or

(iii)  1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for an aircraft intended for operation on water.

(2)  A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level.

(3)  A maximum never-exceed speed (VNE) of not more than 120 knots CAS for a glider.

(4)  A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45 knots CAS at the aircraft’s maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity.

(5)  A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot. 

(6)  A single, reciprocating engine, if powered. 

(7)  A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than a  powered glider.

(8)  A fixed or autofeathering propeller system if a powered glider.

(9)  A fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane.

(10)  A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin.

(11)  Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on water or a glider.

(12)  Fixed or repositionable landing gear, or a hull, for an aircraft intended for operation on water.

(13)  Fixed or retractable landing gear for a glider.

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