Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8710-11 61.13 Light-Sport Aircraft - Pilot Certification Form	Modified
Form 8710-11 61.43 - Light-sport Instructor Certification Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 8710-15 LSA - light-sport aircraft airworthiness certification Form and Instruction	Removed
Form 8710-12 Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft - Maintenance, Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) Form and Instruction	Removed
Statutory Authority.docx Supplementary Document	2022-06-06
2120-0690 06-21-24.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25853	61.13 Light-Sport Aircraft - Pilot Certification Form	Modified
254310	61.407 - Purchase Training Course	New
254067	61.407 - Apply to take knowledge test	New
254066	61.39 - Logbook entry after practical test	New
254065	61.311 - Logbook endorsements	New
254064	61.307 - Logbook Endorsement	New
233728	61.43 - Light-sport Instructor Certification Form and Instruction	Modified
233727	LSA - light-sport aircraft airworthiness certification Form and Instruction	Removed
182596	Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft - Maintenance, Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0690	ICR Reference No: 202202-2120-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-2120-006
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No: Ready for OST Review
Title: Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/29/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2022
Responses	4,528	3,828
Time Burden (Hours)	767	8,267
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: 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 manufacturer’s 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40113 Name of Law: Administrative
   US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General requirements
   US Code: 49 USC 44703 Name of Law: Airman certificates
   US Code: 49 USC 44702 Name of Law: Issuance of certificates
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 20497	04/07/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 38809	06/29/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
61.13 Light-Sport Aircraft - Pilot Certification	8710-11	FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplemental Information and Instructions
61.307 - Logbook Endorsement
61.311 - Logbook endorsements
61.39 - Logbook entry after practical test
61.407 - Apply to take knowledge test
61.407 - Purchase Training Course
61.43 - Light-sport Instructor Certification	8710-11	FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplemental Information and Instructions
Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft - Maintenance, Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs)	8710-12	Light Sport Standardization Board Designated Pilot Examiner Candidate Application
LSA - light-sport aircraft airworthiness certification	8710-15	LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,528	3,828	0	189	511	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	767	8,267	0	-3,710	-3,790	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: -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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $220,924

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/29/2022

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