A Light Sport Aircraft is defined as:

An aircraft having a maximum take-off mass of not

more than 600 kg;
a maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration
of not more than 45 knots Calibrated Air Speed (CAS);
a maximum seating capacity of no more than 2 persons;
single, non-turbine engine fitted with a propeller; a
non-pressurised cabin.

Operate the aircraft within the limitations of the Permit to Fly:

The Permit to Fly will include any conditions and limitations under which
the aircraft may be flown and any relevant airworthiness, operation or
maintenance requirements that are to be met.
Maintain the Aircraft in an Airworthy Condition:
As per LAMS (Light Aircraft Maintenance Schedule, CAP 411)
Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness

The European continuing airworthiness and maintenance
requirements set out in Part M do not, at present, apply to Light Sport
Aircraft.

For the UK, the current requirements are set out in CAP 553, British
Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section A Chapter A3-7
Routine Maintenance requirements
All routine Maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.

Except for maintenance permitted to be carried out by the pilot,
appropriately authorized personnel shall certify as fit for flight all
maintenance by issuing a Permit Maintenance Release in accordance
with BCAR A3-7.
Maintain the Aircraft Documentation
Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System
The latest revision of the documentation for the aircraft.
Continuing Airworthiness Tasks
Aircraft Maintenance Program
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Operators Technical Log System
Weight and Balance of Aircraft
Organisation Exposition




Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System
a) status of airworthiness directives and measures mandated by the
State of manufacturer in immediate reaction to a safety problem;
b) status of modifications and repairs;
c) status of compliance with the maintenance program;
d) status of service life limited components;
e) mass and balance report;
f) list of deferred maintenance




Ensure that the Aircraft Conforms to an Approved Design
Standard
This means making sure that any modifications to the aircraft are
approved by CAAN.
If the aircraft is flown with an unapproved modification, the Permit
to Fly is invalidated and the flight would be illegal.




Keep Informed of all Airworthiness Bulletins and take
Appropriate Action
Airworthiness bulletins may be issued by manufacturers, engine
manufacturers, etc. and is legally mandatory.
Airworthiness Directives issued by state of manufacture is legally
mandatory.


Make sure that the Aircraft is Adequately Insured
Ensure that no less than the minimum legal levels of third party and
passenger liability insurance are in place

Report any Defects
Reportable occurrences should be submitted to the CAAN in
accordance with CAP 382
Report any Defects
Reportable occurrences should be submitted to the CAAN in
accordance with CAP 382
Report any Accidents
A reportable accident is one in which crew are injured or killed, or
where any damage is caused to the aircraft.
Ensure the Certificate of Validity Remains Current