Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
12/27/2022
06/29/2022
Consistent to its response to public comment, within six months of approval the FAA will conduct a non-substantive change to this ICR to upload a revised form and instructions to the 8710-11.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2022
4,528
0
3,828
767
0
8,267
0
0
0
This information collection mandates that applicants who wish to obtain or maintain certification as sport pilots or light sports aircraft flight instructors; entities seeking to obtain or maintain light-sport aircraft airworthiness certification; and individuals wishing to become or remain Designated Pilot Examiners to report information to the FAA on occasion.
Part 21
FAA designated inspectors confirm the appropriate manufacturerâs self-certification is presented with the aircraft, and inspects the aircraft to confirm that it is in a condition for safe operation. Those products that comply with the minimum requirement are issued the appropriate airworthiness certificate. The airworthiness certificate indicates to the purchaser of the aircraft that the product was designed and produced in compliance with the referenced industry developed consensus airworthiness standards. This will permit the purchaser of the aircraft to use the aircraft for purposes of flight instruction and rental for pilot proficiency training. This will lead to a higher skill level and resulting higher level of safety for the owners and operators of these aircraft.
This information collection mandates that applicants who wish to obtain or maintain certification as sport pilots or light sports aircraft flight instructors report information to the FAA on occasion.
The Airman certificate and/or Rating Application Form and the required records/logbooks/statements required by the federal regulations are submitted to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) district offices or its representatives to determine qualifications of the applicant for issuance of a pilot or instructor certificate, rating, privilege, or authorization.
Approximately 10,000 pilots and flight instructors have sought certification to date. Applicants for a new certificate for the student pilot, sport pilot, ground, and flight instructor with a sport pilot rating or new category or class privileges are required to submit FAA Form 8710-11, Sport Pilot Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application.
-This ICR no longer covers Light-Sport Aircraft certification activities under 14 CFR part 21; these activities are now covered under ICR 2120-0018.
-This ICR no longer covers applications from prospective designees under 14 CFR part 183; these activities are now conducted through the automated Designee Management Program, OMB control number 2120-0033
-Previous versions of this ICR included time and economic burdens incurred during knowledge testing and training, which are not information-collection activities. These burdens have been removed.
$220,924
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Yes
Yes
No
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No
Chris Morris 202 267-4418
Reginfo record details
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
61.13 Light-Sport Aircraft - Pilot Certification