The FAA's MOSAIC final rule replaces the 1,320-lb weight cap with a ~3,500-lb standard, potentially opening aircraft like the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee to sport pilot certificate holders.
The FAA's final MOSAIC rule significantly expands Light Sport Aircraft limits, but manufacturers have been slow to respond as industry capital flows toward electric and AAM markets.
The FAA's MOSAIC final rule, effective August 2024, more than doubles the weight limit for Light Sport Aircraft, opening thousands of proven used planes to sport pilots.
The FAA is proposing to replace the Inspection Authorization with a currency-based Inspection Rating, a change that could expand the pool of qualified annual inspection signatories nationwide.