1、Designation: F2746 09 F2746 12Standard Specification forPilots Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Airplane1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2746; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of
2、 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 provides the minimum requirements for a Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) for an aircraft designed,m
3、anufactured, and operated as a light sport aircraft.1.2 This specification defines the POH information that shall be provided by the aircraft manufacturer of a new airplane orairplane 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 Air
4、craft Operating Instruction (AOI). However, POH is considered the approved nomenclature.1.3 This specification applies to an airplane seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flightpermits, or other like documentation as a light sport aircraft.1.4 This standard
5、does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Sta
6、ndards:2F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport AirplaneF2279 Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufacture of Fixed Wing Light Sport AircraftF2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport Aircraft3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 flight tra
7、ining supplement (FTS), n additional information provided by the airplane manufacturer to provide instructionin special or unusual pilot operation not covered in normal flight training.3.1.2 original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ncompany that controls the engineering and design rights for (1) the L
8、SA oran assembly, subassembly, accessory, or part installed in the aircraft; (2) the consumable materials, tools, fixtures, and testequipment used to service or maintain the aircraft.3.2 Acronyms:3.2.1 IASindicated airspeed3.2.2 POHpilots operating handbook4. General Requirements4.1 The POH provides
9、 information on the following areas for a specific model of aircraft:4.1.1 Operating procedures and limitations.4.1.2 Performance.4.1.3 Installed controls, indicators, equipment, and accessories. This information shall be included through one of the followingmethods:4.1.3.1 Detailing the information
10、, including component OEM data, within the POH supplements.4.1.3.2 Referencing separate component OEM provided instructions or manuals.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.20 on Airplane.Curr
11、ent edition approved April 1, 2009Nov. 1, 2012. Published May 2009December 2012. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2746 09. DOI: 10.1520/F2746-09.10.1520/F2746-12.2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Ser
12、vice at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previo
13、us version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM Inte
14、rnational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.1.3.3 Any combination of 4.1.3.1 and 4.1.3.2.4.2 The POH technical content shall be consistent with the data developed in accordance with Specification F2245.4.3 The POH shall be delivered in accordance
15、with required product information requirements.4.4 The POH shall be structured in accordance with the requirements in Section 5.4.5 The POH content shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.4.6 All revisions, omissions, errors, changes, or updates to the POH shall be tracked and dist
16、ributed to the owner of record inaccordance with the continued airworthiness requirements of Practice F2295 and the quality assurance requirements of PracticeF2279.4.7 The POH shall present a consistent style, format, and appearance.4.8 All measurements shall be consistent with the equipment and ins
17、trumentation 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.
18、8 No. 4 - 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 the following information:6.1.1 Pub
19、lication number,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 Airplane Registration Number with a blank to enter the data),6.1.6 Airplane Serial Number (show the words Airplane Serial Number with a blank to enter t
20、he data), and6.1.7 Date (show the date of issue).6.2 Record of Manual RevisionsThis page shall provide a form on which the owner can note all updates and changes to thePOH.6.3 Table of ContentsThis page shall provide the major headings, paragraphs, and page numbers to assist the owner in findinginfo
21、rmation in the POH.6.4 IntroductionThis page(s) shall provide the following information:6.4.1 A list of the ASTM standards used for the design, construction, continued airworthiness, and reference compliance withthis standard,6.4.2 The name and contact information of the manufacturer of the aircraft
22、, and6.4.3 Data Location and Contact information for recovery of certification documentation, should the original manufacturer loseits 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
23、 in a table):6.5.2.1 Gross Weight,F2746 1226.5.2.2 Top speed at sea level and cruise speed at a stated power setting and altitude,6.5.2.3 Full fuel range with reserves required by the governing civil aviation authority at a stated power setting and altitude,6.5.2.4 Rate of climb (Vx to Vy),6.5.2.5 S
24、tall speed: Flaps not extended and flaps extended,6.5.2.6 Total fuel capacity, total usable fuel, and approved types 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 (VS
25、 and VS0),6.6.3 Flap extended speed range (VS0 to VFE),6.6.4 Maneuvering Operating maneuvering speed (VAO) at gross weight and minimum 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 approved ty
26、pes of fuel, and, if applicable, maximum zero wing fuel weight(WZWF),6.6.10 Maximum engine power output at a 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 Ai
27、rspeeds for Emergency Procedures, and6.7.3 Emergency Checklist. Provide these as applicable to the LSA covered 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
28、 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,6.7.3.9 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
29、 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 Normal takeoff,6.8.5 Best angle of climb speed (VX),6.8.6 Best rate of climb speed (VY),6.8.7 Cruise,6.8.8 Approach,6.8.9 Normal landing,6.8.10 Short field takeoff and landing procedures,6.8.
30、11 Soft field takeoff and landing procedures.6.8.12 Balked landing procedures,6.8.13 Any other useful pilot information.6.9 No. 5 Performance:6.9.1 Takeoff total distance over a fixed-height obstacle using normal takeoff procedures as defined in 6.8.4,6.9.2 Landing total distance over a fixed-height
31、 obstacle using normal landing procedures as defined in 6.8.9,6.9.3 Rate of climb,F2746 1236.9.4 Cruise speeds, and6.9.5 RPM setting and fuel consumption.6.10 No. 6 Weight and Balance and Equipment List:6.10.1 Weight and Balance Chart,6.10.2 Operating weights and loading (occupants, baggage, fuel, b
32、allast),ballast) and, if applicable, maximum zero wing fuelweight (WZWF),6.10.3 Center of gravity (CG) range and determination, and6.10.4 Installed optional equipment list affecting weight and balance or a reference as to where this information can be found.6.11 No. 7 Description of Airplane and Sys
33、tems: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:6.12.1 Introduction,6.12.2 Ground handling,6.12.3 Towing instructions,6.12.4 Tie-down instructions,6.12.5 Servicing fuel,
34、oil, coolant, and other operating fluids as 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 No. 9 Supplements:6.13.1 Any additional information the manufacturer wishes to add regarding the airplane.6.13.2 Opera
35、tion 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 Continued Operational Safety Reporting, and6.13.4.3 Owner Change of Address Notice.7. Keywords7.1 flight training suppleme
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