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Ultralight Vehicle Regulation

Applicability.

This regulation prescribes rules governing the operation of ultralight vehicles. For the purposes of this part, an ultralight vehicle is a vehicle that:

  1. Powered aircraft with passenger carry capability.
  2. Weighs less than 280 kilograms empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation.
  3. Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 28 liters.
  4. Minimum Speed at maximum take off weight (MTOW) is less than 65 km per hour.
  5. Has a power off stall speed which does not exceed 64 km per hour calibrated airspeed.

Article 1.

This regulation is drafted in accordance with ROC Civil Aviation Law Article 99-1 Paragraph 3.

Article 2.

Applications for establishing ultralight vehicle organizations, i.e. (organizations), must include two complete sets of the following documents submitted to the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) for approval by the Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC):

  1. Application Form (Attachment 1)
  2. Draft Article of Organization
  3. Founders list (Attached with a copy of photo identifications)
  4. Description of equipments source
  5. Professional Personnel’s List

Applicant should register as a legal business entity within 6 months after approval by the CAA. Failure to file for organizational status within the prescribed time frame will result in termination of such approval by CAA.
Organizations registered as legal business entities, shall submit two copies of the following documents to the CAA within one month of the intended date of operation.

  1. Copies of documentation of approval from relevant social administration Agencies, approval license, and organization signs/logos
  2. Copies of proof of legal entity from relevant social administration agency, approval license and organizations signs/logos.
  3. Article of organization
  4. Board of Director’s List
  5. Member’s List

Article 3

After legally registered, the organization shall prepare an organization activity function guide. The guide should include the following:

  1. List of professional personnel and qualifications
  2. List of equipments
  3. Application for Ultra Light Vehicle manufacturing, importation, registration, and inspection/renewal
  4. Application for Ultra Light Vehicle operating certificate/renewal
  5. Activity zone planning, communication, operation application
  6. Activity zone airspace planning, boundaries, applicable regulation and air space safety management
  7. Reporting of incident/accident to relevant authority and plan course of action.

Organization shall submit its activity/function guide to CAA for approval by the MOTC, Executive Yuan and NCPFS, before commencing activities.

Article 4.

Ultra Light Vehicle importation request shall include two copies of the following documents for CAA approval:

  1. Ultra Light Vehicle Specification
  2. 2.Ultra Light Vehicle Operating and Maintenance Manual

Article 5.

Owners of Ultra Light Vehicles shall submit photos of registration numbers, signs/ Logo and certificate liability insurance (see Article 22 for liability insurance) to CAA or authorized party for registration application.

Article 6.

Owners of Ultra Light Vehicles shall apply through CAA/Designated Authority for vehicle inspections:

  1. Ultra Light Vehicles with maximum gross weights less then 180 kilograms may be inspected by other CAA approved organizations with inspection capability or other CAA approved organizations.
  2. Ultra Light Vehicle with Maximum Gross Weight more then 180 kilograms may be inspected by CAA approved organizations with inspection capability.

Article 7.

Organizations or professional groups with the following authorizations/qualifications, may apply with CAA for inspection approval:

  1. Organizations with inspection capabilities for Ultra Light Vehicles.
  2. Aviation related businesses with engineering, quality assurance, testing and inspection capabilities may be approved by CAA or a foreign authority.
  3. .CAA approved aircraft repair station.

Organizations/professional groups designated by CAA, shall prepare inspection forms and methods of recording for CAA approval before commencement of inspection work.

Article 8.

Inspection personnel with the following qualifications and with no CAA regulation violations within the last two years, may apply through organizations/ professional groups for CAA approval and the issuance of Ultra Light Vehicle Inspection Approvals/Certificates (referred to as Inspection Certificate):

  1. With a minimum of 5 years documented aircraft maintenance and inspection experiences approved by CAA.
  2. With proper documented training on inspection work.
  3. .Familiar with appropriate CAA regulations, inspection standards and procedures.

The Inspection Certificate is valid for two years. Organizations/professional groups may apply for renewal 30 days prior to the expiration date. When the Inspection Certificate is expired or when inspection personnel are no longer employed by the organization/professional group, the organization/professional group shall return the inspection certificate to CAA.　 Loss or damaged Inspection Certificates may be reapplied for with a proper statement of explanation.

Article 9.

CAA reserves the right to terminate the designation when the organization/professional group no longer meets the qualifications of Article 7 Paragraph 1. CAA also the reserve the right to cancel inspection certificates if any misconduct is found.　 Organizations/professional groups many also file for cancellation of inspection designation or approval.

Article 10.

Ultra Light Vehicles, after inspection, with documented inspection records may apply with CAA or an authorized designated party for the issuance of inspection certificates.
The Inspection Certificate is valid for 3 year for Ultra Light Vehicles less than 3 years old and two years for Ultra Light Vehicles over 3 years old.
CAA designated inspection organizations or professional groups shall file inspection records after every inspection.

Article 11.

Owners of Ultra Light Vehicles shall apply with CAA or a designate party for inspection renewal 30 days prior to certificate expiration.　 The CAA designated inspection organization/professional group shall complete the inspection within 30 days of application. The certificate may be renewed after passing the inspection and with proper documentation.　 If the Ultra Light Vehicle is damaged and needs airframe/engine replacement/repair, the repair must restore the vehicle to it’s original standard. If the vehicle is stolen/missing the owner shall notify CAA.　 For damaged or recovered vehicles the owner shall apply to the CAA for a temporary inspection.　 Upon completion of the CAA inspection, a remark shall be noted on the original/renewed certificate, that the vehicle has been recovered/repaired and continues to meet manufacture’s standards.

Article 12.

When designated inspection organizations or professional groups perform the inspection, the owner of Ultra Light Vehicle shall be present for questioning and provide necessary assistance during the inspection.They may appoint other individuals if their presence during inspection is not possible.

Article 13.

When changes is made on the inspection certificate, the owner of the Ultra Light Vehicle shall apply with CAA or designated party within 15 days for change of the inspection certificate.
When the Inspection Certificate is lost or damaged, the owner of Ultra Light Vehicle may apply with CAA or designated party for the re-issuance of the inspection certificate.
Owners of Ultra Light Vehicles shall prepare their maintenance plans and records for CAA inspection.

Article 14.

No one may operate an Ultra Light Vehicle without an Operating Certificate. Operators of Ultra Light Vehicles shall submit the following to CAA/authorized party, the written and check ride passing records for issuance of an Ultra Light Vehicle Operating Certificate (see attachment IV) prior to operation.

  1. Application (see attachment V)
  2. .Medical Certificate (within 30 days) from public or educational hospital or CAA designated physical examination institution

Operating Certificate is valid for two years.
CAA designated inspection organization/professional Group shall record written and check ride examinations for CAA review.

Article 15.

For Operating Certificate renewal, the applicant shall submit to the CAA　 documentation of the physical examination, 30 days prior to the certificate expiration date.
When the Operating Certificate is lost or damaged, the operator shall submit to the CAA or organizations or profession, groups, documentation for re-issuance.

Article 16.

Organizations or professional groups with one of the following qualifications and having test flight personnel, may apply with CAA for test flight authorizations:

  1. Organizations or professional groups with flight test personnel and desiring CAA approval for flight test authorization.
  2. Flight Training Institutions with CAA approval.

Organizations or professional groups designated by CAA for test flights, shall prepare a list of test items and recording methods.

Article 17.

Test Flight personnel with the following qualifications and with no CAA regulation violations in two years, may apply to the CAA, through the organization/professional group for the issuance of Ultra Light Vehicle Flight Test Approval/Certificate (Flight Test certificate):

  1. With minimum of 1000 flight hours of experience.
  2. CAA or other foreign aviation authority issued Private Pilot (or Higher) Certificate

Flight Test Certificates are is valid for two years. Organization/professional groups may apply for renewal 30 days prior to the expiration date. When the Flight Test Certificate expires or when flight test personnel are no longer employed, the organization/professional group, shall return the inspection certificate to CAA. Lost or damaged Inspection Certificates may be reissued by the CAA with proper explanation

Article 18.

The CAA reserves the right to terminate the Flight Test Designation when the organization/professional group no longer meets the qualifications of Article 17 Paragraph 1.
The CAA also reserves the right to terminate the Flight Test Certificate if any misconduct is found.
Organizations/professional groups may also file for cancellation of flight test designation or approval.

Article 19.

Ultra Light Vehicle operators shall manipulate the vehicle under Visual Flight Rules and avoid the following:

  1. Operating the Vehicle outside of the predetermined airspace
  2. .Blood Alcohol content of 0.04% or when exhaling, a content of 0.02mg while operating Ultra Light Vehicles.
  3. Operating between the hours of dusk till dawn.

Operators shall avoid coming into close proximity of other aircraft, ultra light vehicles or obstacles that may create a hazard.

Article 20.

Ultra Light Vehicle activity zones and airspace will be designated by the MOTC and Ministry of Defense and be published by CAA.
Organizations shall submit two copies of the following documents for approval to　 CAA/authorized party:

  1. Planned use of airspace and its coordinates (Using WGS84 system).
  2. Planned use of airspace and its altitude.
  3. Planned use of airspace and its geographic location.

Once airspace boundaries of the activity zone are approved, the organization shall properly mark and identify such boundaries for ease of visual reference by operators and participants.
If more then one organization intends to use the same airspace at the same time, these organizations shall coordinate and mutually agree to the general rules of activities and submit the joint operation plan to CAA for approval.
If the organization is planning a temporary international Ultra Light Vehicle event, the organization is required to apply for approval from CAA through the MOTC and the Ministry of Defense, three month in advance if a temporary airspace is required.

Article 21.

Organizations are required to establish measures for instant location reporting relating to the safety of airspace.
Instant location reporting must be CAA approved prior to use.

Article 22.

Owners of Ultra Light Vehicles are required to have the following liability insurance coverage for:

  1. Death compensation should not be less then Three Million New Taiwan Dollars.
  2. Seriously injury compensation should not be less then One Million Five Hundred Thousand New Taiwan Dollars.
  3. Other compensation per incident should not be greater then One Million Five Hundred Thousand New Taiwan Dollars.

Article 23.

Organizations shall submit two copies of the following documents for Ultra Light Vehicle operational areas to CAA:

  1. Activity Planning Proposal shall include the name of the proposed area of　 activities, location, goals, purpose, facilities/safety maintenance plan, airspace boundaries and type of Ultra Light Vehicles.
  2. Proof of property title, lease agreement or consent for use of real estate documentation.
  3. The copies of land deed and land registration records must be submitted to CAA within 3 month of the proposed date of operation. Maneuvering space should be identified in color
  4. If environmental assessments are required, the assessment report or environmental analysis report shall be included.

The above-mentioned right of use property shall comply with all relevant regulations, including environmental protection laws.　 After approved by the Executive Yuan, NCPFS and other relevant authorities, the organization shall be allowed to begin operations in the approved areas

Article 24.

For special activities or competitions, the organization shall apply within 15 days for CAA approval.The CAA will coordinate this approval with the Executive Yuan and the NCPFS. If such activities or competitions are held domestically, organizations shall be entitled to make organizational rules and guideline relating to such functions

Article 25.

Organizations shall be entitled to make membership pricing standards. Organizations shall submit the pricing standard information to CAA and MOTC.

Article 26.

When Ultra Light Vehicle accidents or incidents occur, owners, operators or organizations of Ultra Light Vehicles, shall notify relevant authorities according to the laws and regulations. Organization shall notify CAA, the MOTC the Executive Yuan and the NCPFS within two hours and execute corrective measures immediately. Organizations shall submit the corrective/improvement measures report to CAA, the MOTC, the Executive Yuan and (NCPFS) within 30 days from the date of the accident/incident.

Article 27.

Organizations of Ultra Light Vehicles shall submit the following report and records to CAA every three months:

  1. List of all Ultra Light Vehicles.
  2. Member List.
  3. All activities, take offs and landing records.

Article 28.

If organizations have already filed and are registered as a legal business entity prior to the announcement of this part, such organizations shall submit two complete sets of the following documents to CAA within 30 days of application:

  1. Copies of documentation of approval from relevant social administration agency, Approval License and organization signs/logo.
  2. Copies of proof of legal entity from relevant governmental agency and licenses
  3. Article of the organization
  4. Board of Director’s List
  5. Member’s List
  6. Source and documentation of basic equipment
  7. Professional personnel’s list

Once the organization obtains its approval, the organization shall prepare an activity/function guide with the following documents:

  1. Professional personnel’s list
  2. Basic equipments list
  3. Application for Ultra Light Vehicle manufacturing, importation, registration, inspection certification/renewal.
  4. Application for Ultra Light Vehicle operating certificate/renewal.
  5. Activity zone planning, communications and operation application.
  6. Activity zone air space planning, boundaries, applicable regulations and air space safety management.
  7. Reporting of incident/accidents to relevant authority and a plan for corrective action.

Organization shall submit the activity/function guide to CAA for approval by (MOTC) Executive Yuan, (NCPFS) before commencement of activities.

Article 29.

Subject to Ultra Light Vehicle Regulations Article 5, 7 and 16, when consignments are involved, the consigned party shall be identified.The consigned event　 documents shall be posted on MOTC’s circular or press release.

Article 30.

This regulation becomes effective on the publication date.

Updated : 2020-09-25　/　 Back