Microlight Aircraft

Definition of Microlight Aircraft

A microlight aircraft is a basic, low-performance aircraft:

• designed to carry no more than 2 persons; and
• meeting specified low-momentum parameters.

Aircraft Registration and Certificate

A microlight aircraft operated in New Zealand must be:

• registered; and
• have a valid certificate of registration.

This applies where a person is lawfully entitled to possession of the aircraft for 28 days or longer.

Maintenance Records

For aircraft other than a Class 1 microlight, the operator must keep appropriate maintenance records.

These include:

• total time-in-service;
• total cycles, where applicable;
• components with a finite life; and
• components with a manufacturer-recommended TBO.

The required maintenance records must be compiled and retained.

Permit to Fly

A microlight flight permit inspection may be carried out by:

• a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME); or
• a Microlight Inspection Authority holder.