FAA Launches Repairman Certificate Website, Clarifying Policy
By EAA Staff
The FAA recently published a new
The section on light-sport repairmen is of particular interest, as the privileges of these certificates were expanded by MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) to enable holders of these certificates to conduct the condition inspections on experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft in addition to light-sport aircraft. Light-sport repairmen with an inspection rating (LSRI) may inspect aircraft that they own, while those with a maintenance rating (LSRM) may inspect any E-AB and for-hire. The new website explains the process for obtaining these certificates and lists the current course providers.
The website also contains a useful FAQ explaining more details about the LSRI and LSRM certificates, including many questions EAA has heard from members since MOSAIC was announced and took effect last year. As part of this FAQ, the FAA reiterated that most E-AB owners will need new operating limitations to take advantage of the new certificate privileges and outlines the process for doing so. It also clarifies that co-owners and LLC owners are usually eligible to exercise repairmen certificate privileges on aircraft that they own wholly or in part.
EAA continues to provide feedback to the FAA on the rollout of the new repairmen certificate privileges under MOSAIC. Current concerns include inconsistent application of the new policy across flight standards district offices (FSDOs), lack of course availability, and a desire to avoid the need for new operating limitations. While EAA will continue to advocate on these issues and more, this new website clarifies current FAA policy and provides a useful roadmap for interested aircraft owners, builders, and other repairman certificate applicants.
