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A
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N
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N
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G
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S
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U
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L
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for SPORT
STAR
Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
6/130
2. Description of Sportstar Light Sport Airplane
The SPORTSTAR aircraft has been designed to comply with all applicable
requirements of Light Sport Aircraft category, recently established in USA.
2.1 Light Sport Airplane Definition
(taken from reference [5])
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Maximum gross takeoff weight-
1,320 lbs
(599 kg.),
1,430 lbs
. if float
equipped.
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Lighter-than-air
light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs (300
kg.)
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Maximum stall speed-
51 mph
(45 knots)
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Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH)-
138 mph
(120 knots)
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Two-place maximum (
pilot and one passenger
)
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Day VFR
operation only (unless the aircraft is equipped per FAR
91.209 and the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate and a
minimum of a third-class medical).
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Single, non-turbine engine only
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Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
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Unpressurized
cabin
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Fixed landing gear
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Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be
rotated for amphibious operation.
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Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-
Sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft
must meet ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials, Int'l)
consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for
sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
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Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if kit- or plans-built.
Aircraft under this certification may be used only for sport and
recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
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Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if it was kit- or plans-
built and operated as an ultralight trainers. Application must be
submitted within 36 months after the effective date of the rule.
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Will have FAA registration-"N" number.
