AI.III.B.K4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limita...
Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limitations.
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The applicant demonstrates instructional knowledge by describing and explaining: Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limitations.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| once every 12 calendar months (light-sport category aircraft) | Condition inspection |
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 3 (p. 3-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 14 CFR 91.327 (Aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.317 (Provisionally certificated civil aircraft: Operating limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 39.11 (What actions do airworthiness directives require?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
- 14 CFR 39.25 (How do I get a special flight permit?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
- 14 CFR 39.23 (May I fly my aircraft to a repair facility to do the work required by an airworthiness directive?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
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