(iii) At least a         Any glider or balloon,   You must comply with
                                        private pilot            only if you hold the     the limitations in
                                        certificate but not a    endorsements required    Sec.   61.315, except
                                        rating for glider or     in Sec.   61.321 for     Sec.   61.315(c)(14)
                                        balloon,                 its category and class   and, if a private
                                                                                pilot or higher, Sec.
                                                                                61.315(c)(7).
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    (b) * * *
    (4) Not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that
would make that person unable to operate an aircraft in a safe manner.
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37. Revise Sec.  61.305 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.305  What are the age and language requirements for a sport
pilot certificate?

    To be eligible for a sport pilot certificate you must:
    (a) Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old if you are applying
to operate a glider or balloon).
    (b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. If you
cannot read, speak, write, and understand English because of medical
reasons, the FAA may place limits on your certificate as are necessary
for the safe operation of aircraft.
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38. Amend Sec.  61.307 by adding paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) to read as
follows:

Sec.  61.307  What tests do I have to take to obtain a sport pilot
certificate?

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) For persons seeking a sport pilot certificate with a
rotorcraft-helicopter privilege, the applicant must complete a
practical test satisfactorily

demonstrating the knowledge, risk management, and skill elements for
each area of operation as specified in the Sport Pilot for Helicopter--
Simplified Flight Controls Airman Certification Standards, referenced
in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
    (2) FAA-S-ACS-26, Sport Pilot for Helicopter--Simplified Flight
Controls Airman Certification Standards, [date to be included], is
incorporated by reference into this section with the approval of the
Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. This material is available for inspection at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). Contact FAA at: Airman Testing Standards Branch/
Regulatory Support Division,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected],
faa.gov/training_testing. For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, visit archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html, or email: [email protected]. The material may be
obtained from FAA, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591,
866-835-5322, faa.gov/training_testing.
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39. Revise Sec.  61.311 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.311  What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply
for a sport pilot certificate?

    To apply for a sport pilot certificate, you must receive and log
ground and flight training from an authorized instructor on the
following areas of operation, as appropriate, for airplane single-
engine land or sea, glider, gyroplane, helicopter, airship, balloon,
powered parachute land or sea, weight-shift-control aircraft land or
sea privileges:
    (a) Preflight preparation.
    (b) Preflight procedures.
    (c) Airport, heliport, seaplane base, and gliderport operations, as
applicable.
    (d) Hovering maneuvers (applicable only to helicopters).
    (e) Takeoffs (or launches), landings, and go-arounds.
    (f) Performance maneuvers and, for gliders, performance speeds.
    (g) Ground reference maneuvers (not applicable to gliders,
helicopters, and balloons).
    (h) Soaring techniques (applicable only to gliders).
    (i) Navigation.
    (j) Slow flight (not applicable to lighter-than-air aircraft,
helicopters, and powered parachutes).
    (k) Stalls (not applicable to lighter-than-air aircraft,
gyroplanes, helicopters, and powered parachutes).
    (l) Emergency operations.
    (m) Post-flight procedures.
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40. Revise Sec.  61.313 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.313  What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a
sport pilot certificate?

    (a) Aeronautical experience. Use the following table to determine
the aeronautical experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot
certificate:

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  If you are applying for a sport
    pilot certificate with . . .        Then you must log at least . . .      Which must include at least . . .
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(1) Airplane category and single-    20 hours of flight time, including at  (i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
 engine land or sea class             least 15 hours of flight training      training;
 privileges,                          from an authorized instructor in a    (ii) 10 takeoffs and landings to a
                                      single-engine airplane and at least    full stop (with each landing
                                      5 hours of solo flight training in     involving a flight in the traffic
                                      the areas of operation listed in       pattern) at an airport;
                                      Sec.   61.311,                        (iii) One solo cross-country flight
                                                                             of at least 75 nautical miles total
                                                                             distance, with a full-stop landing
                                                                             at a minimum of two points and one
                                                                             segment of the flight consisting of
                                                                             a straight-line distance of at
                                                                             least 25 nautical miles between the
                                                                             takeoff and landing locations; and
                                                                            (iv) 2 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(2) Glider category privileges, and  10 hours of flight time in a glider,   (i) Five solo launches and landings;
 you have not logged at least 20      including 10 flights in a glider       and
 hours of flight time in a heavier-   receiving flight training from an     (ii) at least 3 training flights
 than-air aircraft,                   authorized instructor and at least 2   with an authorized instructor on
                                      hours of solo flight training in the   those areas of operation specified
                                      areas of operation listed in Sec.      in Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                      61.311,                                the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(3) Glider category privileges, and  3 hours of flight time in a glider,    (i) Three solo launches and
 you have logged 20 hours flight      including five flights in a glider     landings; and
 time in a heavier-than-air           while receiving flight training from  (ii) at least 3 training flights
 aircraft,                            an authorized instructor and at        with an authorized instructor on
                                      least 1 hour of solo flight training   those areas of operation specified
                                      in the areas of operation listed in    in Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                      Sec.   61.311,                         the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(4) Rotorcraft category and          20 hours of flight time, including 15  (i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
 gyroplane class privileges,          hours of flight training from an       training;
                                      authorized instructor in a gyroplane  (ii) 10 takeoffs and landings to a
                                      and at least 5 hours of solo flight    full stop (with each landing
                                      training in the areas of operation     involving a flight in the traffic
                                      listed in Sec.   61.311,               pattern) at an airport;
                                                                            (iii) One solo cross-country flight
                                                                             of at least 50 nautical miles total
                                                                             distance, with a full-stop landing
                                                                             at a minimum of two points, and one
                                                                             segment of the flight consisting of
                                                                             a straight-line distance of at
                                                                             least 25 nautical miles between the
                                                                             takeoff and landing locations; and
                                                                            (iv) 2 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(5) Lighter-than-air category and    20 hours of flight time, including 15  (i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
 airship class privileges,            hours of flight training from an       training;
                                      authorized instructor in an airship   (ii) Three takeoffs and landings to
                                      and at least 3 hours performing the    a full stop (with each landing
                                      duties of pilot in command in an       involving a flight in the traffic
                                      airship with an authorized             pattern) at an airport;
                                      instructor in the areas of operation  (iii) One cross-country flight of at
                                      listed in Sec.   61.311,               least 25 nautical miles between the
                                                                             takeoff and landing locations; and
                                                                            (iv) 2 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(6) Lighter-than-air category and    7 hours of flight time in a balloon,   (i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
 balloon class privileges,            including three flights with an        training; and
                                      authorized instructor and one flight  (ii) 1 hours of flight training with
                                      performing the duties of pilot in      an authorized instructor on those
                                      command in a balloon with an           areas of operation specified in
                                      authorized instructor in the areas     Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                      of operation listed in Sec.            the practical test within the
                                      61.311,                                preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.

(7) Powered parachute category land  12 hours of flight time in a powered   (i) 1 hour of cross-country flight
 or sea class privileges,             parachute, including 10 hours of       training,
                                      flight training from an authorized    (ii) 20 takeoffs and landings to a
                                      instructor in a powered parachute,     full stop in a powered parachute
                                      and at least 2 hours of solo flight    with each landing involving flight
                                      training in the areas of operation     in the traffic pattern at an
                                      listed in Sec.   61.311                airport;
                                                                            (iii) 10 solo takeoffs and landings
                                                                             to a full stop (with each landing
                                                                             involving a flight in the traffic
                                                                             pattern) at an airport;
                                                                            (iv) One solo flight with a landing
                                                                             at a different airport and one
                                                                             segment of the flight consisting of
                                                                             a straight-line distance of at
                                                                             least 10 nautical miles between
                                                                             takeoff and landing locations; and
                                                                            (v) 1 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(8) Weight-shift-control aircraft    20 hours of flight time, including 15  (i) 2 hours of cross-country flight
 category land or sea class           hours of flight training from an       training;
 privileges,                          authorized instructor in a weight-    (ii) 10 takeoffs and landings to a
                                      shift-control aircraft and at least    full stop (with each landing
                                      5 hours of solo flight training in     involving a flight in the traffic
                                      the areas of operation listed in       pattern) at an airport;
                                      Sec.   61.311,                        (iii) One solo cross-country flight
                                                                             of at least 50 nautical miles total
                                                                             distance, with a full-stop landing
                                                                             at a minimum of two points, and one
                                                                             segment of the flight consisting of
                                                                             a straight-line distance of at
                                                                             least 25 nautical miles between
                                                                             takeoff and landing locations; and
                                                                            (iv) 2 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
(9) Rotorcraft category and          30 hours of helicopter flight time,    (i) 2 hours of flight training en
 helicopter class, only if that       including at least 15 hours of         route to an airport that is located
 helicopter is certificated under     flight training from an authorized     more than 25 nautical miles from
 Sec.   21.190 of this chapter and    instructor in a helicopter, and at     the airport where the applicant
 obtains the simplified flight        least 5 hours of solo flight           normally trains;
 controls design designation,         training in the areas of operation    (ii) 3 takeoffs and landings at the
                                      listed in Sec.   61.311, as            airport located more than 25
                                      appropriate,                           nautical miles from the airport
                                                                             where the applicant normally
                                                                             trains;
                                                                            (iii) 3 hours of solo flying in the
                                                                             aircraft for the privilege sought,
                                                                             on the areas of operation listed in
                                                                             Sec.   61.98 that apply to the
                                                                             aircraft category and class
                                                                             privilege sought; and
                                                                            (iv) 3 hours of flight training with
                                                                             an authorized instructor on those
                                                                             areas of operation specified in
                                                                             Sec.   61.311 in preparation for
                                                                             the practical test within the
                                                                             preceding 2 calendar months from
                                                                             the month of the test.
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    (b) Flight simulation training device and aviation training device
credit. (1) Sport pilot applicants can use up to 2.5 hours of training
credit in a qualified flight simulation training devise and aviation
training device representing the appropriate category and class of
aircraft to meet the experience requirements of this part.
    (2) The training must be provided by an authorized instructor who
possesses the appropriate aircraft rating or privilege sought by the
applicant.
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41. Amend Sec.  61.315 by revising paragraph (a), the introductory text
of paragraph (c), and paragraph (c)(5) and adding paragraph (c)(20) to
read as follows:

Sec.  61.315  What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot
certificate?

    (a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate you may act as pilot in
command of an aircraft that meets the provisions of Sec.  61.316,
except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section.
* * * * *
    (c) You may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft:
* * * * *
    (5) At night, except as provided in Sec.  61.329.
* * * * *
    (20) If the aircraft--
    (i) Has retractable landing gear, unless you have met the
requirements of Sec.  61.331(a).
    (ii) Has a controllable pitch propeller, unless you have met the
requirements of Sec.  61.331(b).
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42. Add Sec.  61.316 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.316  What are the performance limits and design requirements
for the aircraft that a sport pilot may operate?

    (a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate, you may act as pilot in
command of an aircraft that, since its original certification, meets
the following requirements:
    (1) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without
the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45
knots CAS, except for airplanes, which must have a VS1 speed
of not more than 54 knots CAS at the aircraft's maximum certificated
takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity.
    (2) A maximum seating capacity of two persons, except for
airplanes, which may have a maximum seating capacity of four persons.
    (3) A non-pressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin.
    (4) For powered aircraft other than powered gilders, a fixed or
ground-adjustable propeller, except as provided in paragraph (b) of
this section.
    (5) For powered gliders, a fixed or feathering propeller system.
    (6) For gyroplanes, a fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade
rotor system.
    (7) For powered aircraft other than balloons or airships, the loss
of partial power would not adversely affect directional control of the
aircraft and the aircraft design must allow the pilot the capability of
establishing a controlled descent in the event of a partial or total
powerplant failure.
    (8) For helicopters, they must be certificated with the simplified
flight controls design and designation.
    (9) For a glider, fixed or retractable landing gear.
    (10) For an aircraft intended for operation on water, fixed or
retractable landing gear or a hull.
    (11) For powered-aircraft other than a glider or an aircraft
intended for operation on water, fixed landing gear except as provided
in paragraph (b) of this section.

    (b) If you hold a sport pilot certificate, you may act as pilot in
command of an airplane that, since its original certification, has
retractable landing gear or a controllable pitch propeller if you have
met the training and endorsement requirements specified in Sec.
61.331.
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43. Amend Sec.  61.321 by:
0
a. Revising the section heading and introductory text;
0
b. Removing the phrase ``light-sport aircraft'' and adding the word
``aircraft'' in their place in paragraph (a);
0
c. Revising paragraph (b);
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d. Removing the phrase ``light-sport aircraft'' and adding the word
``aircraft'' in their place in paragraph (d); and
0
e. Adding paragraph (e).
    The revision and addition read as follows:

Sec.  61.321  How do I obtain privileges to operate an additional
category or class of aircraft that satisfy the limitations identified
in Sec.  61.316?

    If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek to operate an
additional category or class of aircraft that satisfy the limitations
identified in Sec.  61.316, you must--
* * * * *
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section,
successfully complete a proficiency check from an authorized instructor
other than the instructor who trained you on the aeronautical knowledge
areas and areas of operation specified in Sec. Sec.  61.309 and 61.311
for the additional aircraft privilege you seek;
* * * * *
    (e) If you are seeking to add an airplane single-engine land or sea
or a rotorcraft-helicopter privilege to your pilot certificate,
successfully accomplish a knowledge and practical test for that
category and class privilege as specified in Sec.  61.307.
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44. Amend Sec.  61.325 by revising the section heading and introductory
text to read as follows:

Sec.  61.325  How does a sport pilot obtain privileges to operate an
aircraft at an airport within, or in airspace within, Class B, C, and D
airspace, or in other airspace with an airport having an operational
control tower?

    If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek privileges to
operate an aircraft in Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located
in Class B, C, or D airspace, or at an airport having an operational
control tower, you must receive and log ground and flight training. The
authorized instructor who provides this training must provide a logbook
endorsement that certifies you are proficient in the following
aeronautical knowledge areas and areas of operation:
* * * * *
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45. Add Sec.  61.329 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.329  How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft at
night?

    You may act as pilot in command with a sport pilot certificate
during night operations if you:
    (a) Receive three hours of flight training at night from an
authorized instructor and receive a logbook endorsement from an
authorized instructor certifying that you are proficient in the
operation of the aircraft at night;
    (b) Conduct at least one cross-country flight during the flight
training under paragraph (a) of this section at night, with a landing
at an airport of at least 25 nautical miles from the departure airport,
except for powered parachutes;
    (c) Accomplish at least ten takeoffs and landings at night with an
authorized instructor; and
    (d) Either hold a medical certificate issued under part 67 of this
chapter or, provided the pilot holds a valid U.S. driver's license,
meet the requirements of Sec.  61.23(c)(3) and conduct the operation
consistently with Sec.  61.113(i). If you are satisfying this by
meeting the requirements of Sec.  61.23(c)(3), if there is a conflict
between the requirements of this section and Sec.  61.113(i), this
section controls.
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46. Add Sec.  61.331 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.331  How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft with
retractable landing gear or an airplane with a controllable pitch
propeller?

    (a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek privileges to
operate an aircraft with retractable landing gear, you must either--
    (1) Satisfy the training and endorsement requirements specified in
Sec.  61.31(e); or
    (2) Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized
instructor in an airplane that has retractable landing gear and receive
an endorsement from the instructor certifying that you are proficient
to operate the aircraft.
    (b) If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek privileges to
operate an airplane with a controllable pitch propeller, you must
either--
    (1) Satisfy the training and endorsement requirements specified in
Sec.  61.31(e); or
    (2) Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized
instructor in an airplane that has a controllable pitch propeller and
receive an endorsement from the instructor certifying that you are
proficient to operate the aircraft.
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47. Amend Sec.  61.405 by adding paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) to read as
follows:

Sec.  61.405  What tests do I have to take to obtain a flight
instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) For persons seeking a rotorcraft-helicopter privilege, the
applicant must complete a practical test and satisfactorily demonstrate
the knowledge, risk management, and skill elements for each area of
operation specified in the Sport Flight Instructor for Helicopter--
Simplified Flight Controls Airman Certification Standards, referenced
in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
    (4) FAA-S-ACS-31, Sport Flight Instructor for Helicopter--
Simplified Flight Controls Airmen Certification Standards, [date to be
included], is incorporated by reference into this section with the
approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. This material is available for inspection at the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). Contact FAA at: Airman Testing Standards
Branch/Regulatory Support Division,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
[email protected], faa.gov/training_testing. For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, visit: archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html, or email: [email protected]. The
material may be obtained from FAA, 800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591,<PHONE_NUMBER>, faa.gov/training_testing.
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48. Revise Sec.  61.409 to read as follows:

Sec.  61.409  What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply
for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?

    You must receive and log ground and flight training from an
authorized instructor on the following areas of operation for the
aircraft category and class in which you seek flight instructor
privileges:
    (a) Technical subject areas.
    (b) Preflight preparation.
    (c) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight.
    (d) Preflight procedures.
    (e) Airport, heliport, seaplane base, and gliderport operations, as
applicable.
    (f) Hovering maneuvers (applicable only to helicopters).
    (g) Takeoffs (or launches), landings, and go-arounds.
    (h) Fundamentals of flight.
    (i) Performance maneuvers and, for gliders, performance speeds
    (j) Ground reference maneuvers (except for gliders, helicopters,
and lighter-than-air).

    (k) Soaring techniques (gliders only).
    (l) Slow flight (not applicable to lighter-than-air, helicopters,
and powered parachutes).
    (m) Stalls (not applicable to lighter-than-air, powered parachutes,
helicopters, and gyroplanes).
    (n) Spins (applicable to airplanes and gliders).
    (o) Emergency operations.
    (p) Tumble entry and avoidance techniques (applicable to weight-
shift-control aircraft).
    (p) Special operations (helicopter only).
    (q) Post-flight procedures.
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49. Amend Sec.  61.411 by adding paragraph (h) to read as follows:

Sec.  61.411  What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a
flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?

* * * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
  If you are applying for a
      flight instructor        Then you must log   Which must include at
  certificate with a sport      at least . . .          least . . .
   pilot rating for . . .
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                              * * * * * * *
(h) Rotorcraft category and   (1) 150 hours of    (i) 100 hours of
 helicopter class, only if     flight time as a    flight time as pilot
 that helicopter is            pilot,              in command in powered
 certificated under Sec.                           aircraft;
 21.190 of this chapter and                       (ii) 50 hours of
 obtains the simplified                            flight time in a
 flight controls design and                        helicopter;
 designation,                                     (iii) 25 hours of
                                                   cross-country flight
                                                   time;
                                                  (iv) 10 hours of cross-
                                                   country flight time
                                                   in a helicopter; and
                                                  (v) 15 hours of flight
                                                   time as pilot in
                                                   command in a
                                                   helicopter.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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50. Amend Sec.  61.415 by adding paragraphs (k) through (n) to read as
follows:

Sec.  61.415  What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate
with a sport pilot rating?

* * * * *
    (k) You cannot carry more than one person.
    (l) You may not provide training in an airplane with a controllable
pitch propeller or an aircraft with a retractable landing gear unless
you have received training and an instructor endorsement validating
proficiency in the safe operation of these types of aircraft.
    (m) You may not provide training in an aircraft that has the
simplified flight controls design and designation unless you have
received the model-specific flight training and an endorsement from an
authorized instructor validating proficiency in the safe operation of
these aircraft.
    (n) You may not provide training in an aircraft at night unless you
have completed the night experience and instructor endorsement
requirements listed in Sec.  61.329.
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51. Amend Sec.  61.419 by:
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a. Revising the section heading;
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b. Removing the phrase ``light-sport aircraft'' and adding the word
``aircraft'' in their place from the introductory text;
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c. Revising paragraph (b); and
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d. Adding paragraph (e).
    The revisions and addition read as follows:

Sec.  61.419  How do I obtain privileges to provide training in an
additional category or class of aircraft?

* * * * *
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section,
successfully complete a proficiency check from an authorized instructor
other than the instructor who trained you on the areas specified in
Sec.  61.409 for the additional category and class flight instructor
privilege you seek;
* * * * *
    (e) If you are seeking to add an airplane single-engine land or sea
or a rotorcraft-helicopter privilege to your flight instructor
certificate, successfully accomplish a knowledge and practical test for
that category and class privilege as specified in Sec.  61.405.
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52. Amend Sec.  61.429 by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  61.429  May I exercise the privileges of a flight instructor
certificate with a sport pilot rating if I hold a flight instructor
certificate with another rating?

* * * * *
    (d) If you want to exercise the privileges of your flight
instructor certificate in a model-specific aircraft that has a
simplified flight controls designation, you must meet the training and
endorsement requirements specified in Sec.  61.31(l) prior to providing
any flight training in that aircraft.

PART 65--CERTIFICATION: AIRMEN OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS

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53. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707,
44709-44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

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54. Amend Sec.  65.15 by revising paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) to read
as follows:

Sec.  65.15  Duration of certificates.

    (a) Except for repairman certificates issued in accordance with
Sec.  65.101, a certificate or rating issued under this part is
effective until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
    (b) Unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended, or revoked, a
repairman certificate issued in accordance with Sec.  65.101 is
effective until the holder is relieved from the duties for which the
holder was employed and certificated.
* * * * *
    (d) Except for temporary certificates issued under Sec.  65.13, the
holder of a paper certificate issued under this part may not exercise
the privileges of that certificate.
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55. Amend Sec.  65.23 by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  65.23  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (2) FAA-S-ACS-1, Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and
Powerplant Airman Certification Standards, November 1, 2021; IBR
approved for Sec. Sec.  65.75, 65.79, and 65.107.
* * * * *
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56. Revise Sec.  65.81 to read as follows:

Sec.  65.81  General privileges and limitations.

    (a) A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the
maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or
appliance, or a part thereof, for which that person is rated (but
excluding major repairs to, and major alterations of, propellers, and
any repair to, or alteration of, instruments), and may perform
additional duties in accordance with Sec. Sec.  65.85, 65.87, and
65.95. However, a certificated mechanic may not supervise the
maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of, or approve for
return to service, any aircraft or appliance, or part thereof, for
which that person is rated unless that person has satisfactorily
performed the work concerned at an earlier date. If that person has not
so performed that work at an earlier date, that person may show the
ability to do it by performing it to the satisfaction of the
Administrator or

under the direct supervision of a certificated and appropriately rated
mechanic, or a certificated repairman, who has had previous experience
in the specific operation concerned.
    (b) A certificated mechanic may not exercise the privileges of that
person's certificate and rating unless that person understands the
current instructions of the manufacturer, and the maintenance manuals,
for the specific operation concerned.
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57. Revise Sec.  65.85 to read as follows:

Sec.  65.85  Airframe rating; additional privileges.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a
certificated mechanic with an airframe rating may approve for return to
service an airframe, or any related part or appliance, after that
person has performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance or
alteration (excluding major repairs and major alterations). In
addition, a certificated mechanic with an airframe rating may perform
the 100-hour inspection required by part 91 of this chapter on an
airframe, or any related part or appliance, and approve for return to
service.
    (b) A certificated mechanic with an airframe rating can approve for
return to service an airframe, or any related part or appliance, of an
aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport
category after performing and inspecting a major repair or major
alteration for products that are not produced under an FAA approval
provided the major repair or major alteration was authorized by, and
performed in accordance with instructions developed by, the
manufacturer or a person acceptable to the FAA.
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58. Revise Sec.  65.87 to read as follows:

Sec.  65.87  Powerplant rating; additional privileges.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a
certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may approve for return
to service a powerplant or propeller or any related part or appliance,
after that person has performed, supervised, or inspected its
maintenance or alteration (excluding major repairs and major
alterations). In addition, a certificated mechanic with a powerplant
rating may perform the 100-hour inspection required by part 91 of this
chapter on a powerplant or propeller, or any part thereof, and approve
and for return it service.
    (b) A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating can approve
for return to service a powerplant or propeller, or any related part or
appliance, of an aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate in
the light-sport category after performing and inspecting a major repair
or major alteration for products that are not produced under an FAA
approval, provided the major repair or major alteration was authorized
by, and performed in accordance with instructions developed by, the
manufacturer or a person acceptable to the FAA.
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59. Amend Sec.  65.103 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:

Sec.  65.103  Repairman certificate: Privileges and limitations.

* * * * *
    (c) This section does not apply to the holder of a repairman
certificate (experimental aircraft builder) issued in accordance with
Sec.  65.104 or to the holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport)
issued in accordance with Sec.  65.107, while that repairman is
performing work under that certificate.
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60. Revise Sec.  65.107 to read as follows:

Sec.  65.107  Repairman certificate (light-sport): Eligibility and
training courses.

    (a) Ratings. The following ratings may be issued on a repairman
certificate (light-sport) under this section:
    (1) Inspection rating.
    (2) Maintenance rating.
    (b) Eligibility requirements: General. To be eligible for a
repairman certificate (light-sport), a person must:
    (1) Be at least 18 years old;
    (2) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English;
    (3) Be a citizen of the U.S. or a citizen of a foreign country who
has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.;
    (4) Demonstrate the requisite skill to determine whether the
aircraft is in a condition for safe operation;
    (5) Complete a training course pursuant to paragraph (c) or (d) of
this section, as applicable to the rating sought; and
    (6) Pass a written test administered by the training course
provider that covers the contents of the course pursuant to paragraph
(c) or (d) of this section, applicable to the rating sought.
    (c) Eligibility requirements: Repairman certificate (light-sport)
with an inspection rating. To obtain an inspection rating on a
repairman (light-sport) certificate, a person must satisfactorily
complete, and present documentary evidence satisfactory to the
Administrator of, a 16-hour training course accepted by the
Administrator on inspecting the category of experimental aircraft for
which the person intends to exercise the privileges of the rating.
    (d) Eligibility requirements: Repairman certificate (light-sport)
with a maintenance rating. To obtain a maintenance rating on a
repairman (light-sport) certificate, a person must satisfactorily
complete, and present documentary evidence satisfactory to the
Administrator of completion of, a training course accepted by the
Administrator appropriate to the category of aircraft for which the
person intends to exercise the privileges of the rating.
    (1) Until [DATE SIX MONTHS AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE OF FINAL RULE], the
training course must provide the following number of hours of
instruction for the applicable privileges:
    (i) For airplane privileges--120-hours;
    (ii) For weight-shift control aircraft privileges--104 hours;
    (iii) For powered parachute privileges--104 hours;
    (iv) For lighter than air privileges--80 hours; and
    (v) For glider privileges--80 hours; or
    (2) The training course must include, at a minimum, the knowledge,
risk management, and skill elements for each subject contained in the
Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman
Certification Standards (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  65.23),
as appropriate to the category of aircraft for which the person intends
to exercise the privileges of the rating.
    (e) Training course providers. The training course described in
paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section must be delivered using
facilities, equipment, and materials appropriate to the training course
content taught and must be delivered by instructors that are
appropriately qualified to teach the course content. After a student
completes the training and passes the written test, the training course
provider must provide a certificate of completion to the student
indicating the name of the training provider, the FAA course acceptance
number, the rating applicable to the training course, the category of
aircraft the training was based on, and the date of training
completion.
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61. Effective [DATE 6 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL
RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], amend Sec.  65.107 further by revising
paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Sec.  65.107  Repairman certificate (light-sport): Eligibility and
training courses.

* * * * *
    (d) Eligibility requirements: Repairman certificate (light-sport)
with a maintenance rating. To obtain a

maintenance rating on a repairman (light-sport) certificate, a person
must satisfactorily complete, and present documentary evidence
satisfactory to the Administrator of, a training course accepted by the
Administrator appropriate to the category of aircraft for which the
person intends to exercise the privileges of the rating. The course
must include, at a minimum, the knowledge, risk management, and skill
elements for each subject contained in the Aviation Mechanic General,
Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (incorporated
by reference, see Sec.  65.23).
* * * * *
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62. Add Sec.  65.109 to subpart E to read as follows:

Sec.  65.109  Repairman certificate (light-sport): Privileges and
limitations.

    (a) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport) with an
inspection rating may perform the annual condition inspection on an
aircraft:
    (1) That is owned by the holder;
    (2) That has an experimental certificate for the purpose of
operating light-sport category aircraft under Sec.  21.191(i) of this
chapter or operating light-sport category kit-built aircraft under
Sec.  21.191(j) of this chapter, or an aircraft that does not meet the
provision of Sec.  103.1 of this chapter and that has an experimental
certificate for the purpose of operating light-sport that was issued on
or before January 31, 2008; and
    (3) That is in the same category of aircraft for which the holder
has completed the training specified in Sec.  65.107(c).
    (b) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport) with a
maintenance rating may--
    (1) Approve for return to service an aircraft that has been issued
a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under
Sec.  21.190 of this chapter, or any part thereof, after performing or
inspecting maintenance (to include the annual condition inspection and
the 100-hour inspection required by Sec.  91.327 of this chapter),
preventive maintenance, or an alteration (excluding a major repair or a
major alteration on a product produced under an FAA approval);
    (2) Perform the annual condition inspection on an aircraft that has
an experimental certificate for the purpose of operating light-sport
category aircraft under Sec.  21.191(i) of this chapter or operating
light-sport category kit-built aircraft under Sec.  21.191(j) of this
chapter, or an aircraft that does not meet the provision of Sec.  103.1
of this chapter and that has an experimental certificate for the
purpose of operating light-sport that was issued on or before January
31, 2008; and
    (3) Only perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and an
alteration on an aircraft that is in the same category of aircraft for
which the holder has completed the training specified in Sec.
65.107(d). Before performing a major repair, the holder must complete
additional training acceptable to the FAA and appropriate to the repair
performed.
    (c) The holder of a repairman certificate (light-sport) with a
maintenance rating may not approve for return to service any aircraft
or part thereof unless that person has previously performed the work
concerned satisfactorily. If that person has not previously performed
that work, the person may show the ability to do the work by performing
it to the satisfaction of the FAA, or by performing it under the direct
supervision of a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic, or a
certificated repairman, who has had previous experience in the specific
operation concerned. The repairman may not exercise the privileges of
the certificate unless the repairman understands the current
instructions of the manufacturer and the maintenance manuals for the
specific operation concerned.

PART 91--GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS AND FLIGHT RULES

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63. The authority citation for part 91 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40101, 40103, 40105, 40113,
40120, 44101, 44111, 44701, 44704, 44709, 44711, 44712, 44715,
44716, 44717, 44722, 44740, 46306, 46315, 46316, 46504, 46506-46507,
47122, 47508, 47528-47531, 47534; Pub. L. 114-190, 130 Stat. 615 (49
U.S.C. 44703 note); articles 12 and 29 of the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, 61 Stat. 1180; Pub. L. 112-95, 126
Stat. 11.
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64. Amend Sec.  91.113 by:
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a. Revising paragraphs (d)(2) and (3); and
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b. Removing the undesignated paragraph following paragraph (d)(2).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  91.113  Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) A glider has the right-of-way over powered aircraft.
    (3) An airship has the right-of-way over all other powered
aircraft. However, an aircraft towing or refueling other aircraft has
the right-of-way over all other powered aircraft.
* * * * *
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65. Amend Sec.  91.126 by revising paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) to read as
follows:

Sec.  91.126  Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G
airspace.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Each pilot of a powered fixed wing aircraft and powered-lift
aircraft operating in wing-borne flight mode must make all turns to the
left unless the airport displays approved light signals or visual
markings indicating that turns should be made to the right, in which
case the pilot must make all turns to the right; and
    (2) Each pilot of any other aircraft must avoid the flow of the
aircraft specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
* * * * *
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66. Amend Sec.  91.309 by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows:

Sec.  91.309  Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.

    (a) * * *
    (2) The towing aircraft has:
    (i) A standard airworthiness certificate and is equipped with a
tow-hitch of a kind, and installed in a manner, that is approved by the
Administrator;
    (ii) A special airworthiness certificate for which a type
certificate has been issued, and is equipped with a tow-hitch of a
kind, and installed in a manner, that is approved or otherwise
authorized by the Administrator; or
    (iii) A special airworthiness certificate, for which the aircraft
has not been previously issued a type certificate, and is equipped with
a tow-hitch of a kind that is approved or otherwise acceptable to, and
is installed in a manner acceptable to, the Administrator;
* * * * *
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67. Amend Sec.  91.319 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text and
(c) and adding paragraph (k) to read as follows:

Sec.  91.319  Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating
limitations.

    (a) Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this section, no person
may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate--
* * * * *
    (c) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator in operating
limitations, no person may operate an aircraft that has a certificate
issued under Sec.  21.191 of

this chapter over a densely populated area.
* * * * *
    (k) A person may operate an aircraft issued an experimental
certificate to conduct a space support vehicle flight carrying persons
or property for compensation or hire provided the operation is
conducted in accordance with Sec.  91.331.
* * * * *
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68. Effective [DATE 6 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL
RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], amend Sec.  91.319 further by adding
paragraph (l) to read as follows:

Sec.  91.319  Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating
limitations.

* * * * *
    (l) No person may operate an aircraft issued an experimental
certificate under Sec.  21.191(i) or (j) of this chapter after the
performance of an alteration accomplished after [EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
FINAL RULE], unless that aircraft has demonstrated compliance with the
applicable requirements of part 36 of this chapter.
* * * * *
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69. Effective [DATE 6 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL
RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], amend Sec.  91.327 by:
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a. Revising the section heading and paragraphs (a), (b)(1), (4), (5),
and (6), (c) introductory text, and (c)(1);
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b. Redesignating paragraph (f) as paragraph (g); and
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c. Adding a new paragraph (f).
    The revisions and addition read as follows:

Sec.  91.327  Aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in
the light-sport category: Operating limitations.

    (a) No person may operate an aircraft that has a special
airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category for compensation
or hire except--
    (1) To tow a glider or an unpowered ultralight vehicle in
accordance with Sec.  91.309;
    (2) To conduct flight training; or
    (3) To conduct any aerial work operations specified in the
aircraft's pilot operating handbook or operating limitations, as
applicable, and specified in the aircraft's statement of compliance, in
accordance with Sec.  21.190 of this chapter.
    (b) * * *
    (1) The aircraft is maintained by a certificated repairman (light-
sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating, an appropriately rated
mechanic, or an appropriately rated repair station in accordance with
the applicable provisions of part 43 of this chapter and maintenance
and inspection procedures developed by the aircraft manufacturer or
other maintenance and inspection procedures acceptable to the FAA;
* * * * *
    (4) The aircraft has demonstrated compliance with the applicable
requirements of part 36 of this chapter;
    (5) Each minor repair or minor alteration to an aircraft meets the
applicable and current FAA-accepted consensus standards specified in
the statement of compliance submitted to the FAA for the aircraft;
    (6) Each major repair or major alteration is authorized by the
manufacturer or a person acceptable to the FAA, and is performed and
inspected in accordance with maintenance and inspection procedures
developed by the manufacturer or a person acceptable to the FAA; and
* * * * *
    (c) No person may operate an aircraft issued a special
airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category to tow a glider
or unpowered ultralight vehicle for compensation or hire or conduct
flight training for compensation or hire in an aircraft which that
person provides unless within the preceding 100 hours of time in
service the aircraft has--
    (1) Been inspected by a certificated repairman (light-sport) with a
maintenance rating, an appropriately rated mechanic, or an
appropriately rated repair station in accordance with inspection
procedures developed by the aircraft manufacturer or maintenance and
inspection procedures acceptable to the FAA and been approved for
return to service in accordance with part 43 of this chapter; or
* * * * *
    (f) No person may operate an aircraft certificated in the light-
sport category to carry--
    (1) More than four occupants, including the pilot, if the aircraft
is an airplane; or
    (2) More than two occupants, including the pilot, if the aircraft
is other than an airplane.
* * * * *
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70. Add Sec.  91.331 to read as follows:

Sec.  91.331  Space support vehicle flights: Operating limitations.

    (a) A person may operate an aircraft to conduct a space support
vehicle flight carrying persons or property for compensation or hire
provided--
    (1) The aircraft has a special airworthiness certificate issued
under Sec.  21.191 of this chapter to operate the aircraft for the
purpose of conducting a space support vehicle flight.
    (2) The aircraft conducting the space support vehicle flight--
    (i) Takes flight and lands at a single launch or reentry site that
is operated by an entity licensed to operate the launch or reentry site
under 51 U.S.C. chapter 509;
    (ii) Is owned or operated by a launch or reentry vehicle operator
licensed under 51 U.S.C. chapter 509, or on behalf of a launch or
reentry vehicle operator licensed under 51 U.S.C. chapter 509;
    (iii) Is a launch vehicle, a reentry vehicle, or a component of a
launch or reentry vehicle licensed for operations pursuant to 51 U.S.C.
chapter 509; and
    (iv) Is used only to simulate space flight conditions in support
of--
    (A) Training for potential space flight participants, government
astronauts, or crew (as those terms are defined in 51 U.S.C. chapter
509);
    (B) The testing of hardware to be used in space flight; or
    (C) Research and development tasks, which require the unique
capabilities of the aircraft conducting the flight.
    (b) The Administrator may prescribe additional operating
limitations that the Administrator considers necessary in the interest
of safety.
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71. Amend Sec.  91.409 by revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  91.409  Inspections

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) An aircraft that carries a special flight permit, a current
experimental certificate, a light sport, or provisional airworthiness
certificate;
* * * * *
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72. Amend Sec.  91.417 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(v) to read as
follows:

Sec.  91.417  Maintenance records.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD)
including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD number and
revision date. If the AD involves recurring action, the time and date
when the next action is required.
* * * * *

PART 119--CERTIFICATION: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

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73. The authority citation for part 119 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Pub. L. 111-216, sec. 215 (August 1, 2010); 49 U.S.C.
106(f), 106(g), 1153, 40101, 40102, 40103, 40113, 44105, 44106,
44111, 44701-44717, 44722, 44901, 44903, 44904, 44906, 44912, 44914,
44936, 44938, 46103, 46105.

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74. Amend Sec.  119.1 by:
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a. Removing the word ``or'' at the end of paragraph (e)(10);
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b. Removing the period at the end of paragraph (e)(11) and adding ``;
or'' in its place; and
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c. Adding paragraph (e)(12).
    The addition reads as follows:

Sec.  119.1  Applicability.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (12) Space support vehicle flights conducted under the provisions
of Sec.  91.331 of this chapter.

    Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a),
and 44703 in Washington, DC.
Lirio Liu,
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14425 Filed 7-19-23; 11:15 am]
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