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FAA PROPOSES RULE TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to enhance
the safety and performance of Light Sport Aircraft operations. The proposed
Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule would put
performance safety standards around larger aircraft that innovators are building
by expanding the definition of Light Sport Aircraft.

"This rule will encourage manufactures to make Light Sport Aircraft operations
safer, more versatile and accessible while maintaining rigorous safety
standards," said Acting FAA Associate Administrator for Safety David Boulter.  

Under the proposal, the aircraft’s weight limit is based on its stall speed. By
permitting higher stall speeds, the proposal would bring within the Light Sport
Aircraft regulatory framework aircraft weighing as much as 3,000 pounds. This
more than doubles the weight of aircraft under the current definition of Light
Sport of 1,320 pounds, allowing larger and stronger aircraft to qualify as Light
Sport.

The proposal would also expand the type of aircraft sport pilots can operate and
allows them to use their aircraft for a wider range of operations such as some
aerial work. Although sport pilots could operate aircraft designed with up to
four seats, they would remain limited to operating with only one passenger.

The public has 90 days to comment on the proposed rule once it is published in
the Federal Register. The FAA will publish a final rule and respond to comments
after the comment period closes.
 





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