Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Manual
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 2-1
AF 04800001
Revision No. 3
Date: 14 Sep 2008
2 Minimum Levels of Certification:
2.1 General
For each task listed in the maintenance manual, a minimum level of certification is specified. For
example: Owner/Pilot, RLSA-M and A&P.
Where a minimum level of certification is specified, the implication is that an individual who holds a Light
Sport Repairman certificate with a maintenance rating (listed here as a RLSA-M) may perform any task
with the minimum level of competency listed as “Owner/Pilot”, and an A&P may perform any task where
the minimum level of competency is listed as Owner/Pilot, or RLSA-M.
Minimum levels of certification do not preclude the need for additional or task specific training. As a
general rule, additional or task specific training is required for heavy maintenance tasks and is required
on a case by case basis for line maintenance tasks. The requirement for additional or task specific
training will be listed where applicable throughout the manual.
Note:
Some tasks may require additional or task specific training for an RLSA-M but not for the holder of
an A&P certificate.
2.2 Levels of certification
Levels of certification used in this manual are:
Owner/Pilot:
The owner of an aircraft who holds a pilot certificate but who has not receivedany specific
authorized training. Note: FAA regulations authorize SLSA aircraft owners who hold at
least a sport pilot certificate to perform maintenance as outlined in 14CFRPart43.
RLSA-M:
The holder of a LSA Repairman certificate with a maintenance rating. This is generally
considered the minimum level of certification to perform line maintenance of LSA.
A&P:
An Airframe and Powerplant mechanic as defined by 14 CFR Part 65 in the U.S. or
equivalent certification in other countries.
For and questions or comments regarding maintenance procedures or minimum levels of certification,
email Flight Design USA at
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