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(a) Each applicant for the grant of a certificate of registration under Part 47 for a microlight aircraft must provide the Director with evidence that the aircraft meets—
(1) basic low performance and momentum parameters that are acceptable to the Director for a microlight aircraft; or
(2) a type design standard listed in rule 103.207(a)(1)(ii).
(b) Each operator of a microlight aircraft accepted for registration must ensure that the aircraft continues to conform to the requirements of paragraph (a).
The requirements of rule 91.109 do not apply to a person operating a microlight aircraft.
(a) The requirements of rule 91.111 do not apply to a person operating a microlight aircraft.
(b) A person must not operate a Class 2 microlight aircraft or a Class 1 microlight helicopter unless the flight permit required by rule 103.203(b) is carried in the aircraft.
(a) Each operator of a Class 2 microlight aircraft must ensure that a legible placard is installed in clear view of the pilot stating—
(1) the certificated or design gross weight, whichever is the lesser; and
(2) the maximum and minimum payload for the aircraft.
(b) Each operator of a Class 2 microlight aircraft must ensure that a legible placard is installed in clear view of the seated passenger—
(1) with a title advising that the placard is a passenger warning; and
(2) stating that the aircraft does not require an airworthiness certificate.
