FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period

The FAA has extended the comment period for its MOSAIC proposal by 90 days, allowing stakeholders and the public more time to provide feedback on changes to light sport aircraft regulations. The proposal aims to enhance safety, performance, and privileges while addressing industry concerns about continued operational safety, modernization limitations, personnel implications, and repetitive rulemaking.

Amy Wilder

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 07:13 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA has extended the comment period for its Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) proposal by 90 days, moving the deadline to January 22.
MOSAIC aims to revise Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations to enhance safety, performance, and privileges for sport pilots, including suitability for flight training and personal travel.
This extension was granted in response to requests from aviation organizations needing more time to thoroughly review the extensive proposed changes and provide feedback.

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The FAA has announced a 90-day extension for the comment period on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), according to an Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) press release.

Originally published on July 24, MOSAIC aims to revise regulations governing the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light sport aircraft (LSA).