LSA DAR FOR AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT 1.

Purpose : This order provides policy and guidance that revises Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) qualification criteria for amateur-built aircraft, establishes new criteria for light-sport aircraft airworthiness certification activities, and; a. Adds function code 47 for issuing experimental airworthiness certificates for operating light-sport aircraft and function code 48 for issuing special airworthiness certificates for light-sport category aircraft and special flight permits for production flight-test operations. b. Defines new training requirements for DARs authorized light-sport aircraft certification function codes 47 and 48. c. Clarifies existing policy for DARs with amateur-built aircraft certification function code 46. d. Incorporates a revised selection and appointment process for those individuals seeking to become either a DAR with amateur-built and/or light-sport functions. (FAA regulation) 2. Background With the advent of the sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rule, there is a need to create new DAR function codes for the certification of light-sport aircraft. In addition, there is a large number (approximately 10, 000 to 15, 000) of existing non-certificated aircraft that do not meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 103, Ultra light Vehicles. All light-sport aircraft that have not been issued a U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate and do not meet the provisions of 103.1, must obtain an experimental airworthiness certificate for operating light-sport aircraft before January 31, 2008. This new light-sport airworthiness certification will require a significant number of DARs to perform this activity. In order to implement this new rule and in concert with the one AVR philosophy, the National Examiner Board (NEB) will review all DAR applications that request amateur-built and light-sport functions. The NEB membership for considering DAR applications for amateur-built and light-sport functions will consist of both Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs). The NEB process is being used to ensure uniform application of the new requirements for DARs with amateur-built and/or lightsport aircraft certification functions.

3. Scope a. This specification covers airworthiness requirements for the design of powered fixed wing light sport aircraft, an airplane. b. This specification is applicable to the design of a light sport aircraft/airplane as defined by regulations and limited to day VFR flight. c. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

4. Referenced Documents and standards a. ASTM Standards: 2 F 2316 Specification for Airframe Emergency Parachutes for Light Sport Aircraft F 2339 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft F2245-10c Design and performance of light sport Airplane b. Federal Aviation Regulations:3 FAR-33 Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines 2.3 Joint Aviation Requirements c. EASA Certification Specification for Light Sport Aeroplanes CS-LSA Book 1 (Certification Specification) 5. Terminology a. Definitions b. Abbreviations 6. Flight a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Proof of Compliance Load Distribution Limits Propeller Speed and Pitch Limits Performance, General Controllability and Manoeuvrability Vibrations Ground Control and Stability

7. Structure a. General b. Flight Loads c. Control Surface and System Loads d. Horizontal Stabilizing and Balancing Surfaces e. Vertical Stabilizing Surfaces f. Supplementary Conditions for Stabilizing Surfaces g. Ailerons, Wing Flaps, and Special Devices h. Ground Load Conditions i. Water Load Conditions j. Emergency Landing Conditions k. Other Loads 8. Design and Construction a. General b. Basic of light aircraft drawing layout (Czech Sport Aircraft) c. Design values (FAA part 23.613 material strength properties and design values) d. Materials e. Fabrication Methods f. Self-Locking Nuts

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Protection of Structure Accessibility Rigging Proof of Design Control System-Operation Test Pilot Compartment

9. Power plant a. Installation b. Engines c. Fuel System d. Oil System e. Induction System f. Fire Prevention 10. Required Equipment 11. Pilot Operating Handbook