14 CFR · Part 61
14 CFR § 61.317
Is my sport pilot certificate issued with aircraft category and class ratings?
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
Your sport pilot certificate does not list aircraft category and class ratings. When you successfully pass the practical test for a sport pilot certificate, regardless of the aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings. The FAA will provide you with a logbook endorsement for the category and class of aircraft in which you are authorized to act as pilot in command.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.