This notice announces changes to the mechanic certification
process, to include testing using FAA-S-ACS-1, Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and
Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (Mechanic ACS). Additionally, this notice
announces a revised Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate
and/or Rating Application – Mechanic and Parachute Rigger, for mechanic certification
application under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65 subpart D and
provides guidance on how to complete the form in the revised areas.

FAA is amending rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The amendments enable enhancements in safety and performance and increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This final rule expands what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This final rule also amends the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amends the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and adds operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.