1、Designation: F 2427 05aStandard Specification forRequired Product Information to be Provided with Lighter-Than-Air Light Sport Aircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2427; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case
2、of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the manufacture of lighter-than-air light sport aircraft.1.1.1 Thi
3、s specification covers the minimum requirementsfor information that shall be provided by the manufacturer orseller of new lighter-than-air aircraft as a part of the initial saleor transfer to the first end user.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associat
4、ed with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and to determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 airshipengine-driven lighter-than-air aircraft thatcan be steered.2
5、.1.2 AOIAircraft Operating Instructions.2.1.3 balloonlighter-than-air aircraft that is not engine-driven, and that sustains flight through the use of either gasbuoyancy or an airborne heater.2.1.4 lighter-than-air aircraftaircraft that can rise andremain suspended by using contained gas weighing les
6、s thanthe air that is displaced by the gas.2.1.4.1 DiscussionAircraft may include dynamic lift thatderive as much as 30 % lift from other than buoyancy.2.1.5 thermal airshipairship using heated air for a portionof its lift, incorporating design features to prevent nosecollapse due to dynamic pressur
7、e and exempt from specificpressurized envelope requirements.2.1.6 vectored thrust balloonthermal balloon with thrustcapability that does not have design features to prevent forwardenvelope collapse due to dynamic pressure and is thereforelimited in its lateral speed capability.3. Information Require
8、ments3.1 The manufacturer shall provide critical information foreach aircraft. This information shall include, but not be limitedto, the information plate attached to the aircraft, the placardnotice, Aircraft Operating Instructions, the maintenancemanual, and the manufacturers statement of complianc
9、e, asdefined in the following paragraphs. Additional aircraft typespecific requirements are provided in the annexes.3.2 Information PlateA manufacturer-issued stainlesssteel information plate, printed in English, shall be perma-nently affixed to the aircraft in a visible location and shall bedesigne
10、d to remain legible for the expected life of the aircraft.The information plate shall have the required informationeither stamped or engraved into the plate.3.2.1 Serial NumberA manufacturer-issued unique iden-tifying number or code.3.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, shall include the aircraftname, the ma
11、nufacturers name, and the manufacturers mainlocation including, city, state, and country.3.2.3 Model NumberA manufacturer-issued unique iden-tifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type ofaircraft having the same structural design or components.3.2.4 Date of ManufactureThe date (month a
12、nd year)determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met hisrequired design and manufacturing specifications.4. Placard Notice4.1 The following placard notice shall be posted in theaircraft passenger area so that it is visible to both the pilot andpassenger upon entry or while seated in the airc
13、raft. Thelettering shall be a minimum of 3.1 mm (18 in.) high.4.1.1 PASSENGER NOTICE: This aircraft conforms toASTM Consensus Standards of airworthiness developed andmaintained by the aviation community under ASTM TechnicalCommittee F37.5. Aircraft Operating Instructions (see Annex)5.1 General.5.2 L
14、imitations.5.3 Emergency procedures.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.60 on LighterThan Air.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2005. Published November 2005. Originallyapproved in 2004. Last p
15、revious edition approved in 2005 as F 2427 05.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.4 Normal procedures.5.5 Performance.5.6 Weight and balance.5.7 Description of the aircraft and its systems.5.8 Handling, servicing, and m
16、aintenance.5.9 Supplements.5.10 Data location.5.11 Passenger warning.6. Maintenance Manual6.1 The manual shall provide, but not be limited to, theminimum maintenance requirements as defined by the aircraftmanufacturer and instructions and forms for owners of aircraftto report service issues, difficu
17、lties, malfunctions, or failures tothe manufacturer.6.2 The manufacturer shall identify, as a minimum, thefollowing areas of service issues, difficulties, malfunctions, orfailures as requiring owner/operator reporting:6.2.1 Failure of flight (or ground) load-bearing structure,6.2.2 Failure of abilit
18、y to maintain control of the aircraft,6.2.3 Structure failures that might injure the aircraft occu-pants,6.2.4 Events whose occurrence might damage the aircraft sothat a safe completion of the flight is not likely,6.2.5 Possible fire, and6.2.6 Loss of information needed to safely fly the aircraft.7.
19、 Manufacturers Statement of Compliance7.1 The statement shall include a statement identifying theASTM standards used for the design, quality control, continuedmaintenance, and production acceptance testing of the aircraftand attesting to the fact that the aircraft is in compliance withthe provisions
20、 of those specifications.8. Significance and Use8.1 The purpose of this specification is to require provisionof the minimum information necessary for the proper identifi-cation, maintenance, and operation of light sport aircraft.9. Keywords9.1 Aircraft Operating Instructions; airplane; airship; bal-
21、loon; light sport aircraft; lighter-than-air; special airworthinesscertificateANNEX(Mandatory Information)A1. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSA1.1 General RequirementsThese shall include, but notbe limited to, illustrations of aircraft, list of the approvedengine(s),
22、 propeller(s), fuel, and oil, and any definitions ofabbreviations and terminology. Performance specifications andlimitations shall be given at least two weights and densityaltitudes.A1.2 Operating LimitationsThese shall include, but notbe limited to, listing the following limitations:A1.2.1 Maximum
23、maneuvering speed (Va),A1.2.2 Never exceed speed (Vne),A1.2.3 Service ceiling,A1.2.4 Load factors, andA1.2.5 Prohibited maneuvers.A1.3 Emergency ProceduresEmergency procedures shallbe provided, including, but not limited to, engine failure, airrestart, fire, and flat tires.A1.4 Normal ProceduresThe
24、manufacturers recom-mended procedures for normal operations shall be provided,such as, but not limited to:A1.4.1 Loading procedures (occupants, baggage, fuel, bal-last, weight, and CG as required) and limitations,A1.4.2 Preflight check,A1.4.3 Engine starting,A1.4.4 Taxiing,A1.4.5 Normal takeoff,A1.4
25、.6 Best angle of climb speed (Vx),A1.4.7 Best rate of climb speed (Vy),A1.4.8 Cruise,A1.4.9 Approach,A1.4.10 Normal landing,A1.4.11 Crosswind and wind limitations,A1.4.12 Short field takeoff and landing procedures, if any,A1.4.13 Balked landing procedures,A1.4.14 Other useful pilot information,A1.4.
26、15 Tie-down instructions, andA1.4.16 Emergency proceduresA1.5 Required Placards and Markings:A1.5.1 Airspeed indicator marks,A1.5.2 Operating limitations on instrument panel, if any,andA1.5.3 Miscellaneous placards and markings.A1.6 PerformanceInformation related to the performanceof the aircraft sh
27、all be provided, such as, but not limited to,takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, cruise speeds,RPM, and fuel consumption.A1.7 Weight and BalanceInformation shall be providedrelated to, but not limited to, weight and center of gravityrequirements for the safe operation of the aircraft.A1.8
28、Description of the Aircraft and its SystemsInformation shall be provided, related to, but not be limited to,F 2427 05a2a general description of the aircraft, controls, instruments,engine, and optional equipment.A1.9 Handling, Servicing, and MaintenanceInformationshall be provided that is related to,
29、 but not be limited to, theapproved maintenance procedures, manuals, and approvedsources for information or maintenance, or both.A1.10 SupplementsThis section shall include any addi-tional information from the manufacturer, including familiar-ization flight procedures and pilot operating advisories,
30、 if any.A1.11 Data LocationData location and contact informa-tion for certification documentation.A1.12 Participants ResponsibilityA1.12.1 The following statement shall be included in theAircraft Operating Instructions: There are inherent risks inparticipating in aviation activities, these risks are
31、 significant,up to and potentially including death. Operators and passengersof recreational aviation aircraft, by participation, accept therisks inherent in such participation of which the ordinaryprudent person is or should be aware. Pilots and passengershave a duty to exercise good judgment and ac
32、t in a responsiblemanner while using the aircraft and to obey all oral or writtenwarnings, or both, prior to or during use of the aircraft, or both.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users
33、of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the riskof infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every fi
34、ve years andif not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical
35、committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).F 2427 05a3
