1、Designation: F2746 14Standard 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 last rev
2、ision. 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, manufacture
3、d, 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 Operat
4、ingInstruction (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 purpo
5、rt 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:2F224
6、5 Specification for Design and Performance of a LightSport AirplaneF2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitor-ing of a Light Sport AircraftF2972 Specification for Light Sport Aircraft ManufacturersQuality Assurance System3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 flight training supplement (FT
7、S), n additional infor-mation provided by the airplane manufacturer to provideinstruction in special or unusual pilot operation not covered innormal flight training.3.1.2 original equipment manufacturer (OEM),ncompany that controls the engineering and design rights for(1) the LSA or an assembly, sub
8、assembly, accessory, or partinstalled in the aircraft; (2) the consumable materials, tools,fixtures, and test equipment used to service or maintain theaircraft.3.2 Acronyms:3.2.1 IASindicated airspeed3.2.2 POHpilots operating handbook4. General Requirements4.1 The POH provides information on the fol
9、lowing 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 componentOE
10、M 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 F2245.4.3 The POH shall be delivered
11、in accordance with requiredproduct information requirements.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 tracke
12、d and distributed to the owner of recordin accordance with the continued airworthiness requirements ofPractice F2295 and the quality assurance requirements ofSpecification F2972.4.7 The POH shall present a consistent style, format, andappearance.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM
13、Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.20 on Airplane.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originallyapproved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2746 12. DOI:10.1520/F2746-14.2For referenced ASTM standards
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15、28-2959. United States14.8 All measurements shall be consistent with the equip-ment and instrumentation 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
16、,5.5 No. 1 - General Information,5.6 No. 2 Limitations,5.7 No. 3 - Emergency Procedures,5.8 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. C
17、ontent6.1 Title PageShall be the POH cover and provide thefollowing information:6.1.1 Publication 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 Air-plane Registration Number with a blank to enter the data),6
18、.1.6 Airplane Serial Number (show the words AirplaneSerial Number with a blank to enter the data), 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 pro
19、vide the majorheadings, paragraphs, and page numbers to assist the owner infinding information in the 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 t
20、his standard,6.4.2 The name and contact information of the manufacturerof the aircraft, and6.4.3 Data 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 Intr
21、oduction to airplane.6.5.2 Summary of the performance specifications to include(can be in a table):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
22、 stated power setting andaltitude,6.5.2.4 Rate of climb (Vxto Vy),6.5.2.5 Stall speed: Flaps not extended 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 Indicato
23、r speed range markings.6.6.2 Stalling speeds at maximum takeoff weight (VSandVS0),6.6.3 Flap extended speed range (VS0to VFE),6.6.4 Operating maneuvering speed (VO) at gross weightand 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.
24、9 Total fuel capacity, total usable fuel, approved types offuel, 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 Eme
25、rgency Procedures:6.7.1 General Information,6.7.2 Airspeeds for Emergency Procedures, and6.7.3 Emergency Checklist. Provide these as applicable tothe 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
26、 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,6.7.3.9 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.
27、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 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,F27
28、46 1426.8.10 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 pilot information.6.9 No. 5 Performance:6.9.1 Takeoff total distance over a fixed-height obstacleusing normal takeoff procedures as define
29、d 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, 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 w
30、eights and loading (occupants, baggage,fuel, 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 andbalance or a reference as to where this information can befound.6.11 No
31、. 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:6.12.1 Introduction,6.12.2 Ground handling,6.12.3 Towing instructions,6.12.4 Tie-down i
32、nstructions,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 No. 9 Supplements:6.13.1 Any additional information the manufacturer wishesto add re
33、garding 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 Continued Operational Safety Reporting, and6.13.4.3 Owner Change of Address Notice.7. Key
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