Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification

Abstract

The FAA proposes to amend rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The proposed amendments would enable enhancements in safety and performance and would increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This proposed rule would expand what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This NPRM also includes proposals to amend the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amend the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and add operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.

Action & Dates

Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates: Send comments on or before October 23, 2023.

CFR References

14 CFR Part 1 14 CFR Part 21 14 CFR Part 22 14 CFR Part 36 14 CFR Part 43 14 CFR Part 45 14 CFR Part 61 14 CFR Part 65 14 CFR Part 91 14 CFR Part 119

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAgricultureAir carriersAir taxisAir traffic controlAir traffic controllersAir transportationAircraftAirmenAirportsAviation safetyExportsImportsIncorporation by referenceNoise controlRecreation and recreation areasReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSigns and symbolsTeachersTransportationVoluntary standards

Public Comment

Comments Close: 2023-10-23

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 22, 36, 43, 45, 61, 65, 91, and 119 [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1377; Notice No. 23-10] RIN 2120-AL50 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to amend rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The proposed amendments would enable enhancements in safety and performance and would increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This proposed rule would expand what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This NPRM also includes proposals to amend the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amend the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and add operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language. DATES: Send comments on or before October 23, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2023-1377 using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation…

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Citation: 88 FR 47650