1、Designation: F 2427 05a (Reapproved 2008)Standard 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 adoptio
2、n or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the manufacture of lighter-than-air light sport a
3、ircraft.1.1.1 This 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,
4、 if any, associated 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 tha
5、tcan be steered.2.1.2 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
6、 gas weighing less 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 t
7、o dynamic pressure 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. In
8、formation Requirements3.1 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 state
9、ment of compliance, 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 an
10、d shall bedesigned 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 air
11、craftname, the manufacturers 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 Manufacture
12、The date (month and 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 s
13、eated in the aircraft. 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)
14、5.1 General.5.2 Limitations.5.3 Emergency procedures.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 maintenance.5.9 Supplements.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport
15、 Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.60 on Lighterthan Air.Current edition approved May 15, 2008. Published July 2008. Originallyapproved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F 2427 05a.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Co
16、nshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.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 i
17、ssues, difficulties, 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 Fai
18、lure of ability 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 t
19、he aircraft.7. 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 with
20、the provisions 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;
21、 airship; bal-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 appr
22、ovedengine(s), 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:A
23、1.2.1 Maximum 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
24、ProceduresThe 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 Norma
25、l takeoff,A1.4.6 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 inf
26、ormation,A1.4.15 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 t
27、he aircraft shall 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
28、aircraft.A1.8 Description of the Aircraft and its SystemsInformation shall be provided, related to, but not be limited to,a general description of the aircraft, controls, instruments,engine, and optional equipment.A1.9 Handling, Servicing, and MaintenanceInformationshall be provided that is related
29、to, but not be limited to, theapproved maintenance procedures, manuals, and approvedsources for information or maintenance, or both.F 2427 05a (2008)2A1.10 SupplementsThis section shall include any addi-tional information from the manufacturer, including familiar-ization flight procedures and pilot
30、operating advisories, 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 activi
31、ties, these risks are 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
32、 good judgment and act 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
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