1、Designation: F 2457 05Standard Specification forRequired Product Information to be Provided withWeight-Shift-Control Aircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2457; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revisio
2、n, 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 The following requirements apply for the manufactureof weight-shift-control aircraft. This specificati
3、on includesAircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) and Flight TrainingSupplement (FTS) requirements for aircraft that were designedand manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards.1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirementsfor information that shall be provided by the manufacturer orsel
4、ler of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a partof the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user.1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transferof used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers.1.2 This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil avia-tio
5、n authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flightpermits, or other like documentation.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and hea
6、lth practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 weight-shift-control, npowered aircraft with aframed pivoting wing and a fuselage, controllable only in pitchand roll by the pilots ability to change the aircrafts center ofgravi
7、ty with respect to the wing. Flight control of the aircraftdepends on the wings ability to flexibly deform rather than theuse of control surfaces.2.2 Acronyms:2.2.1 AOIaircraft operating instructions2.2.2 FTSflight training supplement2.2.3 MIPmaintenance and inspection procedures3. Significance and
8、Use3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide theminimum information necessary for the proper identificationand operation of each light sport aircraft.4. Information Requirements4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In ad
9、dition,the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufactureror seller at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.4.2 Information PlateA manufacturer-issued fire proofinformation plate, printed in English or as defined by thegov
10、erning civil aviation authority or agency in which theaircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to theaircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remainlegible for the expected life of the aircraft. The informationplate shall be made of steel and have the required informa
11、tioneither stamped or engraved onto the plate.4.2.1 Serial NumberA manufacturer-issued unique iden-tifying number or code affixed to the aircraft.4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of themanufacturers city, state, and country.4.2.3 ModelA manufacturer-issued unique identifyingname, numb
12、er or code assigned to each manufactured type ofaircraft having the same structural design or components.4.2.4 Date of ManufactureThe date (month and year)determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met hisrequired design and manufacturing specifications.4.2.5 Markings and Placards:4.2.5.1 The
13、aircraft must be marked with the followingplacard: The aircraft operating instructions must be carriedwith the aircraft. Occupants must be familiar with informationnecessary for safe operation.4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in aconspicuous place and may not be easily erased, disf
14、igured, orobscured.5. Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)5.1 Each aircraft must include a set of aircraft operatinginstructions which includes:5.1.1 Operating LimitationsThe instructions shall includelistings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall andmaximum speed, maximum wind limitat
15、ions, weight andbalance, and power plant limitations.5.1.2 Operating DataThe instructions shall include infor-mation concerning normal and emergency procedures andother pertinent information.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct
16、responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on WeightShift.Current edition approved April 1, 2005. Published April 2005.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.3 FormatThe AOI shall contain the following sec-tions in order of l
17、isting:5.1.3.1 GeneralIncludes illustration of aircraft, lists theapproved engine(s), propeller(s), fuel, oil, and any definitionsof abbreviations and terminology.5.1.3.2 LimitationsA listing of limits including, but notlimited to, the airspeed(s), approved maneuvers, and engineoperating limits.5.1.
18、3.3 Emergency ProceduresA listing of emergencyprocedures for items such as engine failure, air restart, fire, andso forth.5.1.3.4 Normal ProceduresThis section shall cover themanufacturers recommended procedures for normal opera-tions such as preflight inspections, takeoff, and landing con-figuratio
19、n.5.1.3.5 PerformanceInformation related to the perfor-mance of the aircraft in various environmental and operatingconditions such as fuel range, takeoff distances, and landingdistances. Additional data shall be provided on performance at(at least one) different flight weight and at (at least one)di
20、fferent density altitude.5.1.3.6 Weight and BalanceInformation related to weightand center of gravity requirements for the safe operation of theaircraft.5.1.3.7 Description of the Aircraft and its SystemsAgeneral description of the aircraft, controls, instruments, andoptional equipment.5.1.3.8 Handl
21、ing, Servicing, and MaintenanceInformation related to the approved maintenance procedures,manuals, and approved sources for information or mainte-nance, or both.5.1.3.9 For weight-shift-control aircraft, the following addi-tional information shall be provided in the AOI, as required:(1) Aircraft Spe
22、edMaximum and minimum speeds inmiles per hour.(2) Aircraft WeightMaximum and minimum total aircraftflight weights.(3) Environmental RestrictionsRecommendations for op-erational restrictions relating to environmental conditions suchas, but not limited to, wind, rain, and extreme heat or cold.5.1.4 Su
23、pplementsThis section shall include any addi-tional information that the manufacturer wishes to add.5.1.5 Data Location and Contact Information, for recoveryof certification documentation, should the original manufac-turer lose its ability to support the make and model.5.1.6 Setup and BreakdownInstr
24、uctions for setup, break-down, and preflight inspection provided in the AOI must besufficiently detailed for a trained pilot to be able to fulfill theseactions competently.6. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures (MIP)6.1 Each aircraft shall have an MIP document provided forthe aircraft that complie
25、s with an accepted standard.7. Aircraft Flight Training Supplement (FTS)7.1 Each aircraft shall have an FTS that describes features,performance, and procedures unique to that aircraft model.8. Manufacturers Statement of Compliance8.1 Each aircraft, aircraft engine, and propeller shall includea state
26、ment identifying the ASTM standards used for thedesign, quality control, continued maintenance, and productionacceptance testing of the product, and attesting to the fact thatthe product is in compliance with the provisions of thosespecifications.9. Operators Responsibility9.1 The following statemen
27、t shall be included in the AOI:“There are inherent risks in the participation in recreationalaviation aircraft. Operators and passengers of recreationalaviation aircraft, by participation, accept the risks inherent insuch participation of which the ordinary prudent person is orshould be aware. Pilot
28、s and passengers have a duty to exercisegood judgment and act in a responsible manner while using theaircraft and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, priorto or during use of the aircraft, or both.”10. Keywords10.1 light sport aircraft; special airworthiness certificate;weight-shift-contr
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