Definition
Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:
Source: 14 CFR § 1.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 61.321 — § 61.321 — How do I obtain privileges to operate an additional category or class of light-sport aircraft?
- 14 CFR § 91.327 — § 91.327 Aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations.
- 14 CFR § 91.319 — § 91.319 Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.
- 14 CFR § 91.409 — § 91.409 Inspections.
4 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.