(a) Use the following table to determine your eligibility for a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) and appropriate rating: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) A repairman certificate (light-sport (i) Be at least 18 years
aircraft). old,
(ii) Be able to read, speak,
write, and understand
English. If for medical
reasons you cannot meet one
of these requirements, the
FAA may place limits on
your repairman certificate
necessary to safely perform
the actions authorized by
the certificate and rating,
(iii) Demonstrate the
requisite skill to
determine whether a light-
sport aircraft is in a
condition for safe
operation, and
(iv) Be a citizen of the
United States, or a citizen
of a foreign country who
has been lawfully admitted
for permanent residence in
the United States.(2) A repairman certificate (light-sport (i) Meet the requirements of
aircraft) with an inspection rating. paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, and
(ii) Complete a 16-hour
training course acceptable
to the FAA on inspecting
the particular class of
experimental light-sport
aircraft for which you
intend to exercise the
privileges of this rating.(3) A repairman certificate (light-sport (i) Meet the requirements of
aircraft) with a maintenance rating paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, and
(ii) Complete a training
course acceptable to the
FAA on maintaining the
particular class of light-
sport aircraft for which
you intend to exercise the
privileges of this rating.
The training course must,
at a minimum, provide the
following number of hours
of instruction:
(A) For airplane class
privileges--120-hours,
(B) For weight-shift control
aircraft class privileges--
104 hours,
(C) For powered parachute
class privileges--104
hours,
(D) For lighter than air
class privileges--80 hours,
(E) For glider class
privileges--80 hours.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with an inspection rating may perform the annual condition inspection on a light-sport aircraft:
(1) That is owned by the holder;
(2) That has been issued an experimental certificate for operating a light-sport aircraft under Sec. 21.191(i) of this chapter; and
(3) That is in the same class of light-sport-aircraft for which the holder has completed the training specified in paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section.
(c) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating may--
(1) Approve and return to service an aircraft that has been issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under Sec. 21.190 of this chapter, or any part thereof, after performing or inspecting maintenance (to include the annual condition inspection and the 100-hour inspection required by Sec. 91.327 of this chapter), preventive maintenance, or an alteration (excluding a major repair or a major alteration on a product produced under an FAA approval);
(2) Perform the annual condition inspection on a light-sport aircraft that has been issued an experimental certificate for operating a light-sport aircraft under Sec. 21.191(i) of this chapter; and
(3) Only perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and an alteration on a light-sport aircraft that is in the same class of light-sport aircraft for which the holder has completed the training specified in paragraph (a)(3)(ii) of this section. Before performing a major repair, the holder must complete additional training acceptable to the FAA and appropriate to the repair performed.
(d) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating may not approve for return to service any aircraft or part thereof unless that person has previously performed the work concerned satisfactorily. If that person has not previously performed that work, the person may show the ability to do the work by performing it to the satisfaction of the FAA, or by performing it under the direct supervision of a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic, or a certificated repairman, who has had previous experience in the specific operation concerned. The repairman may not exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the repairman understands the current instructions of the manufacturer and the maintenance manuals for the specific operation concerned. [Doc. No. FAA-2001-11133, 69 FR 44879, July 27, 2004]