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It's not quite cut and dry yet. The FAA has verbally stated that sport pilots can do their own preventive maintenance. But there is nothing in writing that specifically says that. Here is what the EAA's Sport Pilot site (http://www.sportpilot.org/faq/faq_maintenance.html) has to say. Q. I plan to become a certificated sport pilot, can I perform preventive maintenance on a special light-sport aircraft? A. This is a point that requires some clarification as the FAA works toward a final rule. The preamble of the NPRM specifically mentions that sport pilot certificate holders could perform preventive maintenance on their aircraft. However, in reviewing the proposed regulations themselves, EAA cannot find any enabling language for this in Parts 43, 61, or the proposed SFAR 89. The FAA has also verbally indicated their intent to permit sport pilots to perform preventive maintenance on special light-sport aircraft explaining that the privilege would be extended through the operation limitations of the airworthiness certificate. As stated earlier, this point is going to require some clarification. Q. Who can perform maintenance on my special light-sport category aircraft? A. As with any general aviation aircraft, an appropriately rated mechanic or repair station may perform maintenance and approve the aircraft for return to service. In addition, the FAA has proposed the creation of a new repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with maintenance and inspection ratings. A light-sport aircraft repairman with a maintenance rating could also conduct the maintenance on a special light-sport category aircraft consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness and the operation limitations of the aircraft's airworthiness certificate. (See the section on Repairman Light-Sport Aircraft qualifications below) Q. Who can perform the 12-month condition inspection on a special light-sport aircraft? A. An appropriately rated mechanic or repair station may perform the 12-month condition inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service. In addition, the FAA has proposed the creation of a new repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating. A light-sport aircraft repairman with a maintenance rating could conduct the 12-month condition inspection on a special light-sport category aircraft consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness and the operation limitations of the aircraft's airworthiness certificate. (See the section on Repairman Light-Sport Aircraft qualifications below) Q. Who can perform the 100-hour condition inspection on a special light-sport aircraft that is used for flight instruction? A. An appropriately rated mechanic or repair station may perform the 100-hour condition inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service. In addition, the FAA has proposed the creation of a new repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating. A light-sport aircraft repairman with a maintenance rating could conduct the 100-hour condition inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service on a special light-sport category aircraft consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness and the operation limitations of the aircraft's airworthiness certificate. (See the section on Repairman Light-Sport Aircraft qualifications below) Mike Dean -----Original Message----- In the new sport class - from what I have seen - You get to do all your own work Joe W In the great northwest -USA- ====================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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