06/28/07 - Individuals converting aircraft into an experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) have until January 31, 2008, to complete the E-LSA registration, the E-LSA airworthiness inspection, and the E-LSA certification process. The FAA will guarantee that your registration and certification packet will be reviewed and your E-LSA aircraft inspected in sufficient time to meet the January 2008 deadline if applicants meet the following three deadlines.
* By October 1, 2007, you call your local E-LSA DAR to schedule your E-LSA airworthiness inspection, and;
* By November 30, 2007, you submit your aircraft airworthiness certification request packet to either an FAA FSDO, an FAA MIDO, or your local.E-LSA DAR Ask your local E-LSA DAR which office should receive this packet.
If you fail to complete the above steps, the FAA cannot guarantee they'll be able to complete your E-LSA registration and certification inspection process prior to the January 31, 2008, deadline.
If you need assistance to convert your aircraft to an E-LSA, contact EAA at 877-359-1232.
The FAA Light-Sport Aircraft Branch Office (405-954-3668) is also available to answer your E-LSA certification conversion questions and to help you locate the nearest E-LSA DAR qualified to inspect your aircraft.
