1、Designation: F 2457 05 (Reapproved 2009)Standard 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 t
2、he 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 The following requirements apply for the manufactureof weight-shift-control aircraft.
3、 This specification 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 m
4、anufacturer orseller 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 seeki
5、ng civil avia-tion 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-pria
6、te safety and health 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 aircraf
7、ts center ofgravity 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.
8、Significance and 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 specif
9、ied in 4.2. In addition,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
10、defined by thegoverning 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
11、 required informationeither 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 iden
12、tifyingname, number 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 Plac
13、ards:4.2.5.1 The 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 ea
14、sily erased, disfigured, 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, max
15、imum wind limitations, 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 a
16、nd is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on WeightShift.Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originallyapproved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F 2457 05 (2007).1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Consho
17、hocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.3 FormatThe AOI shall contain the following sec-tions in order of listing: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
18、of limits including, but notlimited to, the airspeed(s), approved maneuvers, and engineoperating limits.5.1.3.3 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 rec
19、ommended procedures for normal opera-tions such as preflight inspections, takeoff, and landing con-figuration.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. Addit
20、ional data shall be provided on performance at(at least one) different flight weight and at (at least one)different 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
21、 its SystemsAgeneral description of the aircraft, controls, instruments, andoptional equipment.5.1.3.8 Handling, 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-contro
22、l aircraft, the following addi-tional information shall be provided in the AOI, as required:(1) Aircraft SpeedMaximum and minimum speeds inmiles per hour.(2) Aircraft WeightMaximum and minimum total aircraftflight weights.(3) Environmental RestrictionsRecommendations for op-erational restrictions re
23、lating to environmental conditions suchas, but not limited to, wind, rain, and extreme heat or cold.5.1.4 SupplementsThis 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, sho
24、uld the original manufac-turer lose its ability to support the make and model.5.1.6 Setup and BreakdownInstructions 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 I
25、nspection Procedures (MIP)6.1 Each aircraft shall have an MIP document provided forthe aircraft that complies 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.
26、 Manufacturers Statement of Compliance8.1 Each aircraft, aircraft engine, and propeller shall includea statement 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
27、 compliance with the provisions of thosespecifications.9. Operators Responsibility9.1 The following statement shall be included in the AOI:“There are inherent risks in the participation in recreationalaviation aircraft. Operators and passengers of recreationalaviation aircraft, by participation, acc
28、ept the risks inherent insuch participation of which the ordinary prudent person is orshould be aware. Pilots 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 ai
29、rcraft, or both.”10. Keywords10.1 light sport aircraft; special airworthiness certificate;weight-shift-control aircraftASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressl
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32、nd. 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 2457 05 (2009)2
