# Feathering Propeller Systems for Light-Sport Aircraft Powered Gliders
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2011-01-03 · Effective 2011-03-04 · 76 FR 5
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-33082
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 76 FR 5
- **Publication date:** 2011-01-03
- **Effective date:** 2011-03-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2010-0812
## Abstract

This final rule with request for comments amends the definition of light-sport aircraft by removing "auto" from the term "autofeathering" as it applies to powered gliders. This amendment will allow both manual and autofeathering propeller operation for powered gliders that qualify as light-sport aircraft.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/03/2010-33082/feathering-propeller-systems-for-light-sport-aircraft-powered-gliders)
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