Sport Pilot Talk

I've been toying with the idea of acquiring a Light Sport Maintainer rating (LSRM). Are there any particular requirements to maintaining this rating once it's obtained? I know the traditional A&P rating requires a certain amount of continuing work to keep the rating active and I'm unsure if LSRM is the same.

Why would I want the rating? We'll there is no real reason to get it other than I think it would be interesting and a fun feather in the hat that could come in useful at some point in the future.

The LSRM rating, once earned, is yours forever - no FAA currency requirements (actually, this is true of the A&P rating as well. Only the IA, DAR, DER, DPE, and CFI certificates require renewal every two years, with training and currency requirements).

That said, continuing education is always a good idea, and some manufacturers require it if you care to be factory authorized for their products. For example, I choose to specialize in Rotax engines, and I have to go through various renewal courses to remain an authorized Rotax Independent Repair Center or approved repairman.

If you do want to receive optional LSRM training to keep yourself sharp, you can always do add-on category and class ratings. I started out as an LSRM Airplane, and then over a period of a dozen years added separate ratings for Glider, Powered Parachute, and Weight Shift Control. There is no LSRM Gyroplane course yet, but when one is introduced, I'll take it.

drseti wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 6:54 am The LSRM rating, once earned, is yours forever - no FAA currency requirements (actually, this is true of the A&P rating as well. Only the IA, DAR, DER, DPE, and CFI certificates require renewal every two years, with training and currency requirements).

Paul, you might want to take a look at CFR 65.83. I didn't find any such language for a light sport repairman.

Semantics, Tom. CFR 65.83 refers to mechanics. An LSRM is a repairman. (But I'll ask the Carpenters for an interpretation, just to be sure.)

PS: in support of my interpretation, § 65.81 refers specifically (and separately) to certificated mechanics and certificated repairmen. § 65.83 does not mention the latter. However, I was mistaken with regards to A&P mechanics - § 65.83 does apply to them.

drseti wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 8:49 am Semantics, Tom. CFR 65.83 refers to mechanics. An LSRM is a repairman. (But I'll ask the Carpenters for an interpretation, just to be sure.)

PS: in support of my interpretation, § 65.81 refers specifically (and separately) to certificated mechanics and certificated repairmen. § 65.83 does not mention the latter. However, I was mistaken with regards to A&P mechanics - § 65.83 does apply to them.

No semantics, I was simply pointing out that an A&P does have currency requirements. I also stated that I didn't find the same requirements for a LSRM.

Points well taken, Tom.