On Sep 15, 1:13*pm, wrote:

It depends on what country I'm living in.

LSA is a FAA definition ergo they only exist in the US.

I think you mean "AN" FAA definition, and...Wrong again. A
plane manufactured under the definition of LSA in the United
States is given that identity. They are also flown all over the
world and recognized as such, irrespective of any municipal
jurisdiction. The identity crosses borders. This is common
knowledge in the international community.


The airplanes may exist outside of the US, but they aren't LSA.

Wrong.

So, are you still planning to modify a LSA to increase the cruise speed,
which will invalidate the airworthiness certificate

Wrong. I can perform specific modifications to my LSA and it will
not invalidate the airworthiness certificate.

Question:
"What about repairing and modifying my LSA? That’s legal just as with
experimental aircraft, isn’t it?"

Answer:
"Yes and no, it depends on the type of LSA. If you build your own
experimental LSA (E-LSA), then you are the de facto A&P and can do
repairs and mods."

http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/pilo...&print=1&page=


...as well as violate the
rules on who can perform maintenance on a manufactured aircraft?

WRONG. I can also also perform minimal maintenance on a manufactured
aircraft.

"However, if you buy a prebuilt “special” LSA (S-LSA), then you can
only do minimal preventative maintenance. (For a list, see FAR Part
43, Appendix A.) To make your own annual inspection, you must take a
16-hour maintenance course. But the 16-hour course only lets you
inspect your airplane for defects. You still can’t do significant
maintenance on it."
http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/pilo...&print=1&page=

But then, I never said I was committed to buying AN (S-LSA). The
best route is thru builder assist take-over. It's cheaper and the
owner
upon completion may become the A & P. ( then you get yourself
in a community of like owners for full time expertise and advice )
You may now perform mods, repairs, and full maintainence of a
plane as sophisticated as the Arion Lightning.

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Mark

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Jim Pennino