1、Designation: F2930 14aF2930 15Standard Guide forCompliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2930; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、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 document provides guidance to assist manufacturers in understanding and meeting ASTM standards for light sportaircraft. This guida
3、nce material presents philosophies, practices and considerations recommended by industry consensus, but doesnot present technical or business requirements that must be met.1.2 It is the intent of this guide to provide processes to be considered by organizations looking to develop or improve objectiv
4、eevidence of compliance for light sport aircraft. It does not attempt to identify all of the standards, regulations or other requirementsthat may be applicable to a given aircraft, production or testing process.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associa
5、ted 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 Standards:2F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport
6、 AirplaneF2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport AircraftF2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport AircraftF2626 Terminology for Light Sport AircraftF2746 Specification for Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) for Light S
7、port AirplaneF2839 Practice for Compliance Audits to ASTM Standards on Light Sport AircraftF2972 Specification for Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturers Quality Assurance SystemF3035 Practice for Production Acceptance in the Manufacture of a Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft2.2 FAA Standards:3FAA Advisor
8、y Circular No. 23.629-1B Means of Compliance with Title 14 CFR, Part 23, Section 23.629, FlutterFAA JASC (Joint Aircraft System/Component) Codes2.3 Other References:ATA (Air Transport Association) Spec 100, or the newer iSpec 2200Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance4Metallic Materials Prop
9、erties Development and Standardization (MMPDS, formerly MIL-HDBK-5)5CMH-17 (formerly MIL-HDBK-17) for composite material properties5CICTT (Commercial Aviation Safety Team/International Civil Aviation Organization Common Taxonomy Team) InternationalStandard for Aircraft Make, Model, and Series Groupi
10、ngs Business Rules, October 2012 (1.3)63. Terminology3.1 The following are a selection of relevant terms. See Terminology F2626 for more definitions and abbreviations.3.2 Definitions:1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility
11、 of Subcommittee F37.70 on Cross Cutting.Current edition approved June 1, 2014Aug. 1, 2015. Published July 2014September 2015. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2014 asF2930 14.F2930 14a. DOI: 10.1520/F2930-14A.10.1520/F2930-15.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theAS
12、TM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591,
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14、 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 International,
15、100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.2.1 compliance packagea set of documents which provides objective, verifiable evidence for compliance to applicableASTM standards.3.2.2 compliance programa set of activities planned for, executed, and for which res
16、ults are reviewed againstASTM standardsfor the purpose of declaring compliance to a particular standard.3.2.2.1 DiscussionThe program may be short and simple or extensive and comprehensive, depending on the standard or purpose of the program (forexample, initial design versus modification).3.2.3 con
17、tinued compliance activitywork that is conducted as part of the ongoing support and production of an aircraftfollowing the initial design definition and statement of compliance.3.2.4 control drawingdiscloses engineering form, fit, function, and performance requirements for the acquisition of purchas
18、editems of existing designs, or of items specially developed by vendors.3.2.4.1 DiscussionA control drawing facilitates accurate procurement of vendor-developed items without disclosing details of designs or divulgingproprietary vendor data.3.2.5 date of manufacturepossible dates include, but are no
19、t limited to, the date of initial registration in the relevant countryof first registry of the individual aircraft, the date of initial airworthiness certification, the date of the signature of a statement ofcompliance, or other date as defined by the applicable CAA.3.2.5.1 DiscussionIt is important
20、 for the manufacturer to correctly identify this date as it determines which standards and which revisions thereof areapplicable to each individual aircraft.3.2.6 declaration of compliancethe official statement by a manufacturer that an aircraft meets the applicable light sport aircraftstandards as
21、specified by the relevant CAA.3.2.7 manufacturerany entity engaged in the production of a light sport aircraft which is responsible for completing allcompliance-related paperwork and assertions of compliance.3.2.7.1 DiscussionThe manufacturer is also responsible for identifying each aircraft produce
22、d; for stating that each aircraft complies with theapplicable requirements, conforms to its own design definition and has performed acceptably on all necessary ground and flighttesting; and for continued monitoring and correction of safety-of-flight issues.3.3 Acronyms:3.3.1 AMMAircraft Maintenance
23、Manual3.3.2 BOMBill of Materials3.3.3 CAACivil Aviation Authority3.3.4 CAD/CAMComputer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing3.3.5 COS/COSMContinued Operational Safety/Monitoring3.3.6 COTSCommercial Off-The-Shelf3.3.7 FTSFlight Training Supplement3.3.8 IPBIllustrated Parts Breakdown (aka IPC, Int
24、egrated Parts Catalogue, Illustrated Parts Catalog)3.3.9 LSALight Sport Aircraft3.3.10 MCCLMaster Compliance Check List3.3.11 MOCMeans of Compliance3.3.12 MTSMade to Spec3.3.13 NHANext Higher Assembly3.3.14 OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer3.3.15 POHPilot Operating Handbook (aka AFM, Aircraft Fligh
25、t Manual; aka AOI, Aircraft Operating Instructions)F2930 1523.3.16 QAQuality Assurance3.3.17 QAMQuality Assurance Manual3.3.18 QAPQuality Assurance Program3.3.19 QARQuality Assurance Record3.3.20 QCQuality Control3.3.21 UMUnit of Measure4. Significance and Use4.1 This guide provides some major theme
26、s and examples for consideration related to compliance which are not necessarilycaptured in any single standard pertinent to light sport aircraft. The outline of this document is intended to loosely reflect theprocess that an organization would go through in order to reach and maintain production of
27、 a light sport aircraft that isdemonstrably compliant with the applicable ASTM standards.4.2 These considerations are applicable to manufacturers which are responsible for conformity to processes and proceduresrequired in ASTM standards for light sport aircraft. Manufacturers are encouraged to think
28、 through the contents of this guide,reference the ASTM light sport aircraft standards, establish, document and follow their own procedures.4.3 Manufacturers are responsible for determining which standards and revisions thereof are part of the regulatory package ofany given CAA, along with any other
29、requirements applicable within the agencys jurisdiction.4.4 Following this guide does not ensure compliance of a particular light sport aircraft; however, following the explanationsprovided herein should assist manufacturers in avoiding common pitfalls of declaring compliance prematurely, determinin
30、gshortcomings in current declarations of compliance, and maintaining a body of documentation sufficient to support a declarationof compliance.5. Key Themes5.1 The following key concepts are essential to the compliance process and can be seen throughout this guide. Manufacturersare encouraged to keep
31、 these themes in mind.5.2 Configuration ControlOver the course of the development or compliance program, or both, the configuration should becaptured such that the specifics of the compliant design are characterized, traceable, and documented. This includes elements suchas definition, source, specif
32、ications, and a system for managing configuration.5.3 Change ManagementChanges come about from a variety of sources: changes for improvements to a design, as a resultof safety of flight issues, or in response to a change in the standards themselves.All changes must be managed in order to maintaincom
33、pliance to the applicable standards throughout the products lifecycle. Failure to manage and track changes will result innon-compliance.5.4 DocumentationThe implementation of the consensus standards within a certification process depends on compliancewhich is not merely declared, but also verifiable
34、 and repeatable. If compliance is not documented, it cannot be assumed. Thoroughdocumentation is essential for providing traceability, supporting compliance and certification activities, and facilitating designcontrol. The manufacturer must be able to fully account for all activity pertaining to the
35、 applicable requirements associated withthe aircraft. In addition, any assumptions that are relied upon as part of the design or production process should also be thoroughlydocumented. For parameters that are subject to variation, documentation of the sensitivity of aircraft performance or conformit
36、yto those parameters is also highly recommended.5.5 Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Record (PEER):5.5.1 PlanA systematic plan that covers all elements of compliance, from an overall system for document management anddesign definition to maintenance and continued operational support, should be established a
37、t the beginning of any compliance-related effort. It should include a process for documenting results to be used as a means of checks and balances. The plan shouldcover all phases of product development, manufacture, and support. Reliance on fleet experience or anecdotal information for anexisting d
38、esign does not generally meet the minimum requirements for this plan. Processes that are capable of providingtraceability and support proof of compliance as needed should be implemented within each phase.5.5.2 ExecuteSystematic execution to the plan with thorough documentation is essential to future
39、 declarations of compliance.If documentation is not sufficient, either from newly conducted design or test exercise, or from potentially relevant fleet experience,the manufacturer may have to redo testing or analysis.5.5.3 EvaluateAppropriate evaluation of results in light of each individual require
40、ment and use of planned checks andbalances is critical. Standards are written in terms of minimum requirements such that failure to comply or a lack of ability todemonstrate compliance on any single item in a standard is non-compliance of the entire aircraft or system.5.5.4 RecordAppropriately docum
41、ent all findings that support the applicable requirements. Documents should be clearlyidentified and written so that compliance to the requirements can be easily verified. Document control will also supportconfiguration control.F2930 1536. Compliance Process Overview6.1 OverviewA schematic overview
42、of the compliance process is shown in Fig. 1. One possible path through the light sportaircraft compliance process is provided in Fig. 2. Following these flowcharts does not ensure compliance, nor does implementinga process that differs from these flowcharts necessarily mean non-compliance. Manufact
43、urers are responsible for defining,executing and evaluating their own processes for both initial and ongoing compliance.NOTE 1While Fig. 2 ends with signing a statement of compliance for a production aircraft, each aircraft produced does require its own statementof compliance and must comply with th
44、e set of standards that are currently in effect at the date of manufacture.6.2 Personnel CertificationA key aspect of the compliance process is ensuring that those responsible for determiningcompliance within the manufacturers organization are appropriately trained and qualified to do so. This is tr
45、ue regardless of thelevel of CAAoversight applied to the certification process.While it is not the intent of this Guide to mandate training or a particulartraining course, Manufacturers should be aware of any such requirements that the relevant Civil Aviation Agency in the countyof first registry of
46、 the aircraft may, if desired, impose that mandate training or define limitations of validity and requirements forrecurrent training.The scope discussed in 6.2.1 is intended to be representative of one might expect to see in an appropriate trainingcourse.6.2.1 Training ScopeThe training is intended
47、to verify that graduates are able to understand and determine whether an aircraftdesign and the manufacturers operations and processes meet the requirements set forth in the ASTM standards for Light SportAircraft as well as the relevant regulatory framework. The training aims to provide education on
48、 the relevant standards, how theyare used, and best practices to help minimize potential negative actions by the applicable CAA through robust demonstration ofcompliance. To achieve this, the training provides understanding of:6.2.1.1 How to assess whether there is adequate substantiation to show co
49、mpliance to the applicable standards set forth in theASTM standards for light aircraft;6.2.1.2 The requirements to obtain LSA certification, inclusive of design, performance, quality, and continued operationalsafety;6.2.1.3 The various materials that must be provided with the sale of an ASTM compliant aircraft; andFIG. 1 Compliance Program Schematic OverviewF2930 1546.2.1.4 The responsibilities and duties of an ASTM compliant aircraft manufacturer.6.2.1.5 Additionally, training is desirable to enhance u
