1、Designation: F 2746 09Standard Specification forPilots Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Airplane1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2746; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. 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 provides the minimum requirementsfor a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) for an aircraftdesigned, manufactu
3、red, and operated as a light sport aircraft.1.2 This specification defines the POH information thatshall be provided by the aircraft manufacturer of a new airplaneor airplane kit as a part of the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user.NOTE 1The POH may also be referred to as an Aircraft Oper
4、atingInstruction (AOI). However, POH is considered the approved nomencla-ture.1.3 This specification applies to an airplane seeking civilaviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates,flight permits, or other like documentation as a light sportaircraft.1.4 This standard does not pur
5、port 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 health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F
6、2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a LightSport AirplaneF 2279 Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufactureof Fixed Wing Light Sport AircraftF 2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitor-ing of a Light Sport Aircraft3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.2 flight training supp
7、lement (FTS), nadditional infor-mation provided by the airplane manufacturer to provideinstruction in special or unusual pilot operation not covered innormal flight training.3.3 original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ncompanythat controls the engineering and design rights for (1) the LSAor an assemb
8、ly, subassembly, accessory, or part installed in theaircraft; (2) the consumable materials, tools, fixtures, and testequipment used to service or maintain the aircraft.3.4 Acronyms:3.4.1 IASindicated airspeed3.4.2 POHpilots operating handbook4. General Requirements4.1 The POH provides information on
9、 the following areasfor a specific model of aircraft:4.1.1 Operating procedures and limitations.4.1.2 Performance.4.1.3 Installed controls, indicators, equipment, and accesso-ries. This information shall be included through one of thefollowing methods:4.1.3.1 Detailing the information, including com
10、ponentOEM data, within the POH supplements.4.1.3.2 Referencing separate component OEM providedinstructions or manuals.4.1.3.3 Any combination of 4.1.3.1 and 4.1.3.2.4.2 The POH technical content shall be consistent with thedata developed in accordance with Specification F 2245.4.3 The POH shall be d
11、elivered in accordance with requiredproduct information requirements.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.20 on Airplane.Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published May 2009.2For referenc
12、ed ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Co
13、nshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.4 The POH shall be structured in accordance with therequirements in Section 5.4.5 The POH content shall be in accordance with therequirements of Section 6.4.6 All revisions, omissions, errors, changes, or updates tothe POH shall be tracked and distributed t
14、o the owner of recordin accordance with the continued airworthiness requirements ofPractice F 2295 and the quality assurance requirements ofPractice F 2279.4.7 The POH shall present a consistent style, format, andappearance.4.8 All measurements shall be consistent with the equip-ment and instrumenta
15、tion installed in the aircraft.4.9 Flight speeds shall be presented as indicated airspeed(IAS).5. Structure5.1 Title Page,5.2 Record of Manual Revisions Page,5.3 Table of Contents Page,5.4 Introduction,5.5 No. 1 - General Information,5.6 No. 2 Limitations,5.7 No. 3 - Emergency Procedures,5.8 No. 4 -
16、 Normal Procedures,5.9 No. 5 Performance,5.10 No. 6 Weight and Balance, and Equipment List,5.11 No. 7 - Description of Airplane and Systems,5.12 No. 8 Handling and Servicing,5.13 No. 9 Supplements.6. Content6.1 Title PageShall be the POH cover and provide thefollowing information:6.1.1 Publication n
17、umber,6.1.2 The words Pilots Operating Handbook,6.1.3 Airplane name,6.1.4 Model number,6.1.5 Airplane Registration Number (show the words Air-plane Registration Number with a blank to enter the data),6.1.6 Airplane Serial Number (show the words AirplaneSerial Number with a blank to enter the data),
18、and6.1.7 Date (show the date of issue).6.2 Record of Manual RevisionsThis page shall provide aform on which the owner can note all updates and changes tothe POH.6.3 Table of ContentsThis page shall provide the majorheadings, paragraphs, and page numbers to assist the owner infinding information in t
19、he POH.6.4 IntroductionThis page(s) shall provide the followinginformation:6.4.1 A list of the ASTM standards used for the design,construction, continued airworthiness, and reference compli-ance with this standard,6.4.2 The name and contact information of the manufacturerof the aircraft, and6.4.3 Da
20、ta Location and Contact information for recoveryof certification documentation, should the original manufac-turer lose its ability to support the make and model.6.5 No. 1 General Information:6.5.1 Introduction to airplane.6.5.2 Summary of the performance specifications to include(can be in a table):
21、6.5.2.1 Gross Weight,6.5.2.2 Top speed at sea level and cruise speed at a statedpower setting and altitude,6.5.2.3 Full fuel range with reserves required by the gov-erning civil aviation authority at a stated power setting andaltitude,6.5.2.4 Rate of climb (Vxto Vy),6.5.2.5 Stall speed: Flaps not ex
22、tended and flaps extended,6.5.2.6 Total fuel capacity, total usable fuel, and approvedtypes of fuel, and6.5.2.7 Maximum engine power output at a stated RPM.6.6 No. 2 Limitations:6.6.1 Airspeed Indicator speed range markings.6.6.2 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (VSandVS0),6.6.3 Flap extend
23、ed speed range (VS0to VFE),6.6.4 Maneuvering speed (VA) at gross weight and mini-mum weight,6.6.5 Never exceed speed (VNE),6.6.6 Service ceiling,6.6.7 Load factors,6.6.8 Approved maneuvers,6.6.9 Total fuel capacity, total usable fuel, and approvedtypes of fuel,6.6.10 Maximum engine power output at a
24、 stated RPM,6.6.11 Applicable environmental limitations, if any, and6.6.12 Applicable VFR night or IFR use limitations, if any.6.7 No. 3 Emergency Procedures:6.7.1 General Information,6.7.2 Airspeeds for Emergency Procedures, and6.7.3 Emergency Checklist. Provide these as applicable tothe LSA covere
25、d in the POH:6.7.3.1 Engine fire during start,6.7.3.2 Engine failure during takeoff,6.7.3.3 Loss of engine power in flight,6.7.3.4 Emergency landing without engine power,6.7.3.5 Precautionary landing with engine power,6.7.3.6 Fire in flight,6.7.3.7 Loss of oil pressure,6.7.3.8 High oil pressure,6.7.
26、3.9 Emergency descent,6.7.3.10 Alternator failure,6.7.3.11 Overvoltage,6.7.3.12 Inadvertent spin,6.7.3.13 Inadvertent icing encounter,6.7.3.14 Loss of primary instruments, and6.7.3.15 Loss of flight controls.6.8 No. 4 Normal Procedures:6.8.1 Preflight check,6.8.2 Engine starting,6.8.3 Taxiing,6.8.4
27、Normal takeoff,6.8.5 Best angle of climb speed (VX),6.8.6 Best rate of climb speed (VY),F27460926.8.7 Cruise,6.8.8 Approach,6.8.9 Normal landing,6.8.10 Short field takeoff and landing procedures,6.8.11 Soft field takeoff and landing procedures.6.8.12 Balked landing procedures,6.8.13 Any other useful
28、 pilot information.6.9 No. 5 Performance:6.9.1 Takeoff total distance over a fixed-height obstacleusing normal takeoff procedures as defined in 6.8.4,6.9.2 Landing total distance over a fixed-height obstacleusing normal landing procedures as defined in 6.8.9,6.9.3 Rate of climb,6.9.4 Cruise speeds,
29、and6.9.5 RPM setting and fuel consumption.6.10 No.6Weight and Balance and Equipment List:6.10.1 Weight and Balance Chart,6.10.2 Operating weights and loading (occupants, baggage,fuel, ballast),6.10.3 Center of gravity (CG) range and determination, and6.10.4 Installed optional equipment list affectin
30、g weight andbalance or a reference as to where this information can befound.6.11 No. 7 Description of Airplane and Systems:6.11.1 General,6.11.2 Airframe,6.11.3 Flight controls,6.11.4 Instrument panel,6.11.5 Flight instruments,6.11.6 Engine, and6.11.7 Propeller.6.12 No. 8 Handling and Servicing:6.12
31、.1 Introduction,6.12.2 Ground handling,6.12.3 Towing instructions,6.12.4 Tie-down instructions,6.12.5 Servicing fuel, oil, coolant, and other operating fluidsas applicable,6.12.5.1 Approved fuel grades and specifications,6.12.5.2 Approved oil grades and specifications,6.12.6 Cleaning and Care.6.13 N
32、o. 9 Supplements:6.13.1 Any additional information the manufacturer wishesto add regarding the airplane.6.13.2 Operation of optional equipment or accessories.6.13.3 Airplane flight training supplement (FTS).6.13.4 Information the owner can use for:6.13.4.1 Improvements or Corrections,6.13.4.2 Contin
33、ued Operational Safety Reporting, and6.13.4.3 Owner Change of Address Notice.7. Keywords7.1 flight training supplement; light sport aircraft; mainte-nance manual; pilot operating handbook; special airworthinesscertificateASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent righ
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