2007-03-12 19:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The FAA says, "No". Sorry.
2007-03-12 20:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, because the max gross weight of the Cessna 150 exceeds the maximum weight of the light sport category of aircraft. Everything else (speed, capacity, engine size) would allow it to qualify for a light sport. Personally, I don't know why Cessna is developing a light sport aircraft when they could just bring back the 152 and drop the max weight rather than start from scratch.
EDIT: I didn't say to re-certify it. All I said was that they could start with that as the basic design and get it certified again. That IS possible to do if you change enough features about the aircraft.
2007-03-13 03:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by pdkflyguy 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Cessna Lsa
2016-10-15 06:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:
(1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than—
(i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft;
(ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or
(iii) 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for an aircraft intended for operation on water.
(2) A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level.
(3) A maximum never-exceed speed (VNE) of not more than 120 knots CAS for a glider.
(4) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45 knots CAS at the aircraft's maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity.
(5) A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot.
(6) A single, reciprocating engine, if powered.
(7) A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than a powered glider.
(8) A fixed or autofeathering propeller system if a powered glider.
(9) A fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane.
(10) A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin.
(11) Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on water or a glider.
(12) Fixed or repositionable landing gear, or a hull, for an aircraft intended for operation on water.
(13) Fixed or retractable landing gear for a glider.
The following weights put it out of the LSA category
150 - Empty (985lb), max takeoff (1500lb).
150M - Empty (1010lb), max takeoff (1600lb).
A152 - Empty (1131lb), max takeoff (1675lb).:
2007-03-13 11:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No aircraft can be re-certified as an LSA if it has ever been certified in another category regardless of what it weighs or anything else.The CFII should know better.
2007-03-13 23:49:26 · answer #5 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
unfortunately no. go to faa.gov and look at the requirements. I think the 150 misses it by too high of a maximum gross weight.
2007-03-13 09:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by SHOVELHEADSTROKER 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. It's a general aviation utility.
2007-03-13 02:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by snortingmonkey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2016-01-29 15:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by w.bruce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋