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     1. 04:08 PM - Re: Constant Speed Propellers for 912S/ULS  (Airgriff2@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 04:08:34 PM PST US
From: Airgriff2@aol.com
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Constant Speed Propellers for 912S/ULS

 Hi Guys   Just a reminder, I'm sure most know that the new "light Sport 
Aircraft catagory" doesn't allow (constant speed props) on their planes. This is

just in regards to LSA.
Fly Safe 
Bob Griffin

Parameters of a Light-Sport Aircraft

To be defined as a light-sport aircraft, the aircraft must meet the following 
parameters:

Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs. for water 
operation.
 Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs (300 kg.)
 Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
 Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)-138 mph 
(120 knots)
 Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger)
 Single, non-turbine engine only, including rotary and diesel engines
 Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
 Unpressurized cabin
 Fixed landing gear
 Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be rotated 
for amphibious operation.
 Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-Sport 
(S-LSA) 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.
 Can be licensed Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) 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.
 Can be licensed Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) 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. 
 Will have FAA registration-N-number.
 Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane (Land/Sea), Gyroplane, 
Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control (Trike Land/Sea), and Powered Parachute

(land/sea).
 U.S. or foreign manufacture of light-sport aircraft is authorized.
 May be operated at night by a private pilot if the aircraft is equipped per 
FAR 91.209 and the pilot holds a minimum of a third-class medical).