E-LSA Transition Exemption
The FAA has granted an E-LSA transition exemption allowing owners of N-numbered (registered) experimental light-sport aircraft to obtain an airworthiness certificate after the regulatory deadline of January 31, 2008.
However, you must meet the following requirements to qualify for the exemption:
- You must be a current EAA member.
- You must receive an authorization letter from EAA.
- Your aircraft must have been registered with the FAA on or before January 31, 2008, or the FAA must have received your registration application on or before January 31, 2008.
If you meet the above requirements and want to apply for the authorization letter, click here.
To download a copy of the FAA exemption, click here.
For a step-by-step set of instructions to prepare your aircraft to pass the airworthiness inspection, click here.
Related topics:
What is a Light-Sport Aircraft? |
Special Light-Sport Aircraft listing |
Standard Category Aircraft Listing |
Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) |
Converting an Ultralight (UL) Aircraft to an E-LSA |
E-LSA Conversion Kit |
Find a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) |
Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft |
Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) Maintenance Requirements |
Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft Insurance |
Light Aircraft and Manufacturer’s Association (LAMA)
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