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What is the minimum age for a repairman certificate (light-sport)?

18 years old.

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Why: Section 65.107 requires a repairman certificate (light-sport) applicant to be at least 18 years old. They must also complete an accepted training course and pass the course provider's test.

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Answer: 18. Section 65.107 requires a repairman certificate (light-sport) applicant to be at least 18 years old. They must also complete an accepted training course and pass the course provider's test.

  1. FAA Repairmen certificates (Repairman Light-Sport eligibility) www.faa.gov/repairmen
    Be at least 18 years old Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 14 CFR 65.107, Repairman certificate (light-sport) (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=65&section=65.107
    a person must complete a 16-hour training course accepted by the Administrator on inspecting the category
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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