Addendum

Private Pilot, see subpart E

Due to the requirements of 14 CFR part 61, section 61.303, in Chapter 1, Introduction to Flying, Knowledge and Skill Tests: Practical Test: When to Take the Practical Test section on page 1-23, the third bullet of the bulleted list will be revised as follows:

A medical certificate (not required for glider or balloon), a Student Pilot Certificate, and a pilot logbook endorsed by a flight instructor for solo, solo cross-country (airplane and rotorcraft), and for the make and model aircraft to be used for the practical test (sport pilot applicants must have a valid US driver's license, a valid medical certificate, or comply with BasicMed, except for glider or balloon privileges.)

Due to the removal of the definition of light-sport aircraft from 14 CFR part 1, section 1.1, in Chapter 3, Aircraft Construction, the first paragraph of the Introduction section on page 3-1 will be revised as follows:

An aircraft is a device that is used, or intended to be used, for flight according to the current Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 1, Definitions and Abbreviations. Categories of aircraft for certification of airmen include airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter- than-air, powered-lift, powered parachute, and weight-shift control aircraft. Title 14 CFR part 1 also defines airplane as an engine-driven, fixed-wing aircraft that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of air against its wings. Another term, not yet codified in 14 CFR part 1, is advanced avionics aircraft, which refers to an aircraft that contains a global positioning system (GPS) navigation system with a moving map display, in conjunction with another system, such as an autopilot. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the structure of aircraft and uses an airplane for most illustrations.

In Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction, the Aircraft Design, Certification, and Airworthiness section on page 3-2, will be revised as follows:

Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes- 14 CFR part 23
Transport Category Airplanes-14 CFR part 25
Normal Category-14 CFR part 27
Transport Category Rotorcraft-14 CFR part 29
Manned Free Balloons-14 CFR part 31
Aircraft Engines-14 CFR part 33
Propellers-14 CFR part 35

Some aircraft are considered “special classes” of aircraft and do not have their own airworthiness standards, such as gliders and powered lift. The airworthiness standards used for these aircraft are a combination of requirements in 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35 that the FAA finds appropriate for the aircraft and applicable to a specific type design, or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety to those parts. The FAA issues a type certificate (TC) for the product when they are satisfied it complies with the applicable airworthiness standards. When the TC is issued, a type certificate data sheet (TCDS) is generated that specifies the important design and operational characteristics of the aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller. The TCDS defines the product and are available to the public from the FAA website at www.faa.gov.

In Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction, Aircraft Design, Certification, and Airworthiness: A Note About Light Sport Aircraft, section on page 3-2 will be revised as follows:

Light sport category aircraft are not designed according to FAA airworthiness standards nor issued a TC. Instead, they are designed to consensus standards agreed upon by members of the aviation industry. The FAA must accept these consensus standards prior to their use in the design or manufacture of light-sport category aircraft. Light-sport category aircraft are designed and built under a manufacturer’s quality assurance system. Industry-developed consensus standards for the quality assurance system include the requirements manufacturers must comply with, such as configuration, documentation, and material control, inspections, audits, and personnel training. When the aircraft is complete, it is inspected, and the FAA issues a special airworthiness certificate if the aircraft is found to be in a condition for safe operation. As part of the airworthiness certificate issuance, the light-sport category aircraft manufacturer provides a statement of compliance to applicable FAA-accepted consensus standards used in the design and manufacture of the aircraft. This airworthiness certificate must be carried in the aircraft during all flight operations. The airworthiness certificate remains effective as long as the duration requirements in 14 CFR section 21.181 for the light-sport category, such as conformity to its original configuration, are complied with. Airworthiness certificates are classified as either “standard” or “special.” Standard airworthiness certificates are issued for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category aircraft. They are also issued for manned free balloons and aircraft designated as “ special class.” Special airworthiness certificates are issued for primary, restricted, limited, and light-sport category aircraft. They are also issued as provisional airworthiness certificates, special flight permits (e.g., ferry permits), and for experimental aircraft. More information on airworthiness certificates can be found in Chapter 9, in 14 CFR part 21, and also on the FAA website at www.faa.gov.

The following will be revised in Chapter 6, Flight Controls, Introduction section:

Due to the removal of the definition of light-sport aircraft from 14 CFR part 1, section 1.1, the first paragraph on page 6-1 be revised as follows:

Due to the removal of the definition of light-sport aircraft from 14 CFR part 1, section 1.1, the fourth paragraph on page 6-2 will be revised as follows:

In Chapter 9, Flight Manuals and Other Documents, the last paragraph of the Aircraft Documents: Airworthiness Certificate section on page 9-8 will be revised as follows:

In Chapter 9, Flight Manuals and Other Documents, the last paragraph of the Preventive Maintenance: Examples of Preventive Maintenance section on page 9-12 will be revised as follows:

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