FAA issues AC for the Certification of Light Sport Repairmen

December 8th, 2025 | News

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to assist persons in obtaining a repairman
certificate (light-sport) with a maintenance and/or inspection rating, including guidance on the
privileges and limitations of repairman certificates (light-sport) and related requirements. This
AC also provides guidance for training course providers on obtaining the Federal Aviation
Administration’s (FAA) acceptance of light-sport repairman training courses. This is a guidance
document. Its content is not legally binding in its own right and will not be relied upon by the
Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative
penalty. Conformity with the guidance document is voluntary only. Nonconformity will not
affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations. See the AC here: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_65-32B.pdf

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