Directions to Issue

A. A repairman (light-sport aircraft) certificate with inspection rating remains valid until the repairman no longer owns the light-sport aircraft identified on the repairman certificate, or the certificate is surrendered, suspended, or revoked by the FAA.

B. A repairman (light-sport aircraft) certificate with maintenance rating remains valid until that repairman certificate is surrendered, suspended, or revoked by the FAA.

To apply for a repairman (light-sport aircraft) certificate with either an inspection or maintenance rating, the applicant must provide the following documentation to any FSDO:

(1) Photo identification, such as a valid U.S.-issued driver’s license, passport, or other positive documentation that will show that the applicant meets the minimum age and citizenship requirements.

(2) A completed Form 8610-2.

(a) The applicant should put a check in the repairman block at the top of the form and specify the rating requested (i.e., light-sport inspection or light-sport maintenance) on the line under the repairman block.

(b) For inspection ratings, the applicant must provide in Block III, Record of Experience, under Type of Work Performed, the registration number, serial number, and class of ELSA owned by the applicant. An applicant who owns multiple ELSA (in the same or different classes) may apply for adding additional aircraft. When adding additional aircraft, the applicant will check the “added rating” box on a new application form and the additional aircraft will be listed in Block III. All aircraft owned by the certificate holder may be listed on one repairman certificate.

(c) For maintenance ratings, the applicant must provide in Block III the class(es) of SLSA to be maintained.

(3) Without any assistance, the applicant must read and sign the applicant’s certification on the front of the form in the proper location in the presence of an FAA Airworthiness ASI or designated representative. If there is doubt that the applicant can read, write, and understand the English language, have the applicant verbally read the applicant certification block on the front of the form or administer another test to prove command of the English language.

(4) Provide proof that the applicant has received 16 hours of FAA-accepted training for the inspection rating or 80/120 hours of FAA-accepted training for the maintenance rating in the class of light-sport aircraft to be maintained. Proof of training would be a certificate of training or graduation certificate. The certificate of training or graduation certificate for either inspection or maintenance rating must have an FAA acceptance number, name of the organization giving the training, hours of training received, name of the instructor, name of the course, class of light-sport aircraft on which training was received, and date instruction was completed. If there is doubt concerning the validity of certificate of training/graduation, contact AFS-610 and check the class number and dates of instruction.

Next the inspector will review the application for the following:

(1) Review the documentation submitted by the applicant for accuracy and completeness.

(2) Return the proof of training certificate to the applicant.

(3) If the repairman certificate is to be issued, he will check the appropriate blocks on the FAA Inspector’s Report block at the bottom of the second page and provide the date, signature, and FSDO identification.

You will receive a completed FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate.

NOTE: Inspection and maintenance ratings may both appear on the same repairman light-sport aircraft certificate.

5. GENERAL. Repairman certificates may be issued for the following light-sport aircraft classes: airplane, glider, gyroplane, lighter-than-air, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control. The class of aircraft eligible to be inspected or maintained will be identified on the repairman’s certificate.

A. Definitions. For the purpose of this order, the following definitions will apply:

(1) Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft. Identified as an ELSA for the purpose of this order. An ELSA is an aircraft issued an experimental certificate under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 21, § 21.191(i). •

(2) Light-Sport Category Aircraft. Called a Special by industry, this aircraft will be identified as an SLSA for the purpose of this order. An SLSA is an aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate under part 21, § 21.190. •

B. Ratings. The following ratings for repairman certificates for light-sport aircraft may be issued:

(1) Inspection ratings will be limited to aircraft with an ELSA airworthiness certificate that is owned by the applicant. The classes of eligible aircraft are: airplane, glider, gyroplane, lighter-than-air, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control. The owner’s aircraft will be identified by the class, registration number, and serial number on the repairman certificate. More than one class can be listed on the repairman certificate if required class •

training is accomplished and the additional aircraft(s) is owned by the repairman.

(2) Maintenance ratings are issued for the following SLSA aircraft: airplane, weight-shift-control, powered parachutes, lighter-than-air, and glider. A maintenance rating will not be issued for gyroplane class. The class of SLSA that is to be inspected or maintained will be identified on the repairman certificate. More than one class can be listed on the repairman certificate if required training is accomplished.

C. Certificates. Two kinds of airworthiness certificates are issued to light-sport aircraft:

(1) Experimental, Operating Light-Sport Aircraft (ELSA). The operating limitations for ELSA require that they have an annual condition inspection every 12 calendar-months. This inspection may be performed by:

The owner who has a repairman certificate with an inspection rating, and that aircraft is identified on the repairman certificate by class and registration and serial number

A repairman with a maintenance rating for the appropriate class of ELSA

• A mechanic with airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings that meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 65, § 65.81, for the appropriate class of ELSA

An appropriately-rated 14 CFR part 145 repair station

(2) Special Light-Sport Category Aircraft (SLSA). These aircraft may be operated for private use or flight training, rental, and towing operations for hire. For aircraft used for flight training and towing, a

100-hour inspection is required. SLSA must be inspected and maintained by a repairman with a maintenance rating for the appropriate class of light-sport aircraft; or by a mechanic with A&P ratings that meets the requirements of § 65.81 for the appropriate class of SLSA; or by an appropriately-rated part 145 repair station. An SLSA special airworthiness certificate will not be issued for gyroplane class because additional design and stability issues for that class of aircraft must be resolved.

NOTE: To maintain SLSA, part 145 repair stations, A&P mechanics, and light-sport repairmen must have available the necessary data and tools to maintain the appropriate class of SLSA (i.e., airplane, weight shift, lighter-than-air, powered parachute, and glider).

A. A U.S. citizen or a citizen of a foreign country lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

C. Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If for medical reasons the applicant cannot meet one of these requirements, the FAA may place limits on the certificate to make sure the applicant can safely perform the actions authorized by the certificate and rating.

D. Able to demonstrate the requisite skill to determine if the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation by passing an FAA-accepted training course designed for each rating and/or class of light-sport aircraft to be worked on.

9. PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE REPAIRMAN (LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT) CERTIFICATE. Two ratings are issued on the repairman (light-sport aircraft) certificate: inspection and maintenance. The rating(s), and appropriate limitation(s) by class, will be identified on the repairman certificate.

A. Inspection Rating. The owner of an ELSA may apply for a repairman certificate with an inspection rating after successful completion of required training. The privileges of the repairman (light-sport aircraft) with inspection rating will be limited to the experimental light-sport aircraft that is owned by the certificate holder and will be identified by the class, registration number, and serial number on the repairman certificate. This is similar to the privilege granted a holder of a repairman certificate for amateur-built aircraft under part 65, § 65.104.

B. Training Required for Inspection Rating. In addition to the eligibility requirements, the applicant must complete a 16-hour training course accepted by the FAA on the inspection procedures of a particular class of ELSA.

C. Maintenance Rating. Any individual may apply for a repairman (light-sport aircraft) certificate with a maintenance rating after successful completion of required training. The repairman may only inspect or maintain SLSA of the same class in which he or she is rated. This rating will allow the individual to perform annual condition inspections on light-sport aircraft certificated as an ELSA or on a SLSA aircraft. In addition, a repairman with a light-sport aircraft maintenance rating may also perform maintenance, 100-hour inspections, comply with Airworthiness Directives (AD) on FAA-approved products installed in a light-sport aircraft only, and perform with applicable manufacturer’s safety bulletins on an SLSA for which the repairman is rated.