ASTM F3180/F3180M-17
(Specification)Standard Specification for Low-Speed Flight Characteristics of Aircraft
Standard Specification for Low-Speed Flight Characteristics of Aircraft
SCOPE
1.1 This specification will cover the flight characteristics of fixed-wing aircraft with a certified maximum take-off weight of 8618 kg [19 000 lb] or less and a passenger-seating configuration of up to 19 at low speed and provide standards for departure characteristics, spinning, and stall warning.
1.2 The term “aeroplane” is utilized in this specification as it was originally conceived for normal category fixed wing aircraft with a maximum certificated weight of 8618 kg [19 000 lb] or less and a passenger seating configuration up to 19 as defined in the Rules. However, these standards may be more broadly applicable and their usage should not be unnecessarily limited.
1.3 The applicant for a design approval shall seek the individual guidance to their respective civil aviation authority (CAA) body concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted this specification (in whole or in part) as a means of compliance to their Airworthiness Rules (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM Committee F44 webpage (www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/F44.htm), which includes CAA website links.
1.4 It is the responsibility of the applicant to validate any applicability beyond that identified in this specification and request acceptance from the applicable CAA.
1.5 Units—Normally, the values stated are SI units followed by U.S. Customary Units in square brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. In some cases other units may be used exclusively (such as knots) and no other unit will be identified. This technique should be used sparingly and rationale for its use shall be clear and included in the standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F3180/F3180M −17
Standard Specification for
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Low-Speed Flight Characteristics of Aircraft
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF3180/F3180M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This specification will cover the flight characteristics of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
fixed-wingaircraftwithacertifiedmaximumtake-offweightof
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
8618 kg [19 000 lb] or less and a passenger-seating configu-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ration of up to 19 at low speed and provide standards for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
departure characteristics, spinning, and stall warning.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 The term “aeroplane” is utilized in this specification as
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
it was originally conceived for normal category fixed wing
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
aircraftwithamaximumcertificatedweightof8618kg[19000
lb] or less and a passenger seating configuration up to 19 as
2. Referenced Documents
defined in the Rules. However, these standards may be more 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
broadly applicable and their usage should not be unnecessarily
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
limited.
F3173/F3173M Specification for Aircraft Handling Charac-
1.3 The applicant for a design approval shall seek the
teristics
individual guidance to their respective civil aviation authority F3179/F3179M SpecificationforPerformanceofAeroplanes
(CAA) body concerning the use of this specification as part of
3. Terminology
a certification plan. For information on which CAAregulatory
bodies have accepted this specification (in whole or in part) as
3.1 See Terminology F3060 for more definitions and abbre-
a means of compliance to their Airworthiness Rules (hereinaf-
viations.
ter referred to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM Committee F44
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
webpage (www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/F44.htm), which in-
3.2.1 ball width—a lateral acceleration of tan (4π/180) =
cludes CAA website links.
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0.07 G = 0.7 m/s [2.3 ft/s ], which corresponds to a typical
1.4 It is the responsibility of the applicant to validate any
unit displacement on a standardized slip-skid indicator.
applicability beyond that identified in this specification and
3.2.2 directional control—cockpit control that is intended
request acceptance from the applicable CAA.
for, but not necessarily limited to, generation of aircraft yaw
1.5 Units—Normally, the values stated are SI units followed
motion.
by U.S. Customary Units in square brackets. The values stated
3.2.3 lateral control—cockpit control that is intended for,
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
but not necessarily limited to, generation of aircraft roll
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
motion.
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
3.2.4 longitudinal control—cockpit control that is intended
with the standard. In some cases other units may be used
for, but not necessarily limited to, generation of aircraft pitch
exclusively (such as knots) and no other unit will be identified.
motion.
This technique should be used sparingly and rationale for its
use shall be clear and included in the standard.
4. Low-Speed Characteristics
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Stall:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1.1 Wings-Level Stall:
4.1.1.1 Primary Flight Control Behavior:
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF44onGeneral
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AviationAircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F44.20 on Flight. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F3180/F3180M – 16. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F3180_F3180M-17. the ASTM website.
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(1) For single engine low-speed Level 1 aeroplanes with weight and a speed of 1.4 V , except that
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Designation: F3180/F3180M − 16 F3180/F3180M − 17
Standard Specification for
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Low-Speed Flight Characteristics of AeroplanesAircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3180/F3180M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification will cover the flight characteristics of aeroplanes fixed-wing aircraft with a certified maximum take-off
weight of 8618 kg [19 000 lb] or less and a passenger-seating configuration of up to 19 at low speed and provide standards for
departure characteristics, spinning, and stall warning.
1.2 This specification establishes the airworthiness design requirements associated with low-speed aeroplane flight character-
istics.The term “aeroplane” is utilized in this specification as it was originally conceived for normal category fixed wing aircraft
with a maximum certificated weight of 8618 kg [19 000 lb] or less and a passenger seating configuration up to 19 as defined in
the Rules. However, these standards may be more broadly applicable and their usage should not be unnecessarily limited.
1.3 The applicant for a design approval shall seek the individual guidance to their respective civil aviation authority (CAA) body
concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have
accepted this specification (in whole or in part) as a means of compliance to their small aircraft airworthiness regulations
Airworthiness Rules (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM Committee F44 webpage (www.astm.org/
COMMITTEE/F44.htm), which includes CAA website links.
1.4 This specification is applicable to small aeroplanes.It is the responsibility of the applicant to validate any applicability
beyond that identified in this specification and request acceptance from the applicable CAA.
1.5 Units—The Normally, the values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. are
SI units followed by U.S. Customary Units in square brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in
nonconformance with the standard. In some cases other units may be used exclusively (such as knots) and no other unit will be
identified. This technique should be used sparingly and rationale for its use shall be clear and included in the standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
F3173/F3173M Specification for Aircraft Handling Characteristics
F3179/F3179M Specification for Performance of Aeroplanes
3. Terminology
3.1 See Terminology F3060 for more definitions and abbreviations.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F44 on General Aviation Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F44.20 on Flight.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016Oct. 15, 2017. Published March 2016November 2017. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as
F3180/F3180M – 16. DOI: 10.1520/F3180_F3180M-16.10.1520/F3180_F3180M-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2.1 ball width—a displacement on a standardized slip-skip
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