Single, reciprocating engine Fixed or ground adjustable propeller Unpressurized cabin Maximum stall speed of 45 knots (51 mph) Maximum speed in level flight with maximum  continuous power of 120 knots (138 mph) Maximum gross weight of 1,320 pounds (1,430 pounds for seaplanes) Fixed landing gear (repositionable landing gear for seaplanes) Figure 16-2.  Light sport airplane.  manufacturer then, through evaluation services offered by  a designated airworthiness representative, completes the  process by submitting the required paperwork to the FAA.  Upon approval, an LSA manufacturer is permitted to sell  ready-to-fly S-LSA aircraft. In addition to the LSA rules, the FAA created a new Sport  Pilot certificate in 2004 that lowered the minimum training  time requirements, in comparison to other pilot certificates,  for newly certificated pilots wishing to exercise privileges  only in LSA aircraft. A pilot that already holds a recreational,  private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificate and a  current medical certificate is permitted to pilot LSA airplanes  provided that he or she has the appropriate category and class  16-3 Sport Pilot Certificate LSA Synopsis • Must have an FAA registration and N-number. • United States or foreign manufacturers can be  authorized. • May be operated at night if the aircraft is equipped per  14 CFR part 91, section 91.205, if night operations are  allowed by the airplane’s operating limitations, and  the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate and a  minimum of a third-class medical. • LSAs can be flown by holders of a Sport Pilot  certificate or higher level pilot certificate (recreational,  private, etc.) • The airplane must meet the weight, speed, and other  criteria as described in this chapter. • Airplanes under the S-LSA certification may be used  for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft  rental. • Airplanes under the E-LSA certification may be used  only for sport and recreation and flight instruction  for the owner of the airplane. E-LSA certification is  not the same as Experimental Amateur-Built. E-LSA  certification is based on an approved S-LSA airplane. • Airplanes with a standard airworthiness type  certificate (i.e., a Piper J-2 or J-3) that continue to  meet the 14 CFR 1.1 LSA definition may be flown  by a pilot with a Sport Pilot certificate.