ASTM F2243-03
(Specification)Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered Parachute Aircraft
Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered Parachute Aircraft
SCOPE
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture of Powered Parachute aircraft. This standard includes pilot operating handbook requirements for powered parachute aircraft that were designed and manufactured per ASTM Standards.
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or seller of new light sport aircraft, engines or propellers as a part of the initial sale or transfer to the first end user.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer of used light sport aircraft, engines or propellers.
1.2 Applicability—This specification applies to powered parachute aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
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Designation: F 2243 – 03
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered
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Parachute Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2243; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture 3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
of Powered Parachute aircraft. This standard includes pilot minimum information necessary for the proper identification
operating handbook requirements for powered parachute air- and operation of each light sport aircraft.
craft that were designed and manufactured per ASTM Stan-
4. Information Requirements
dards.
4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines or propellers as a part
of the initial sale or transfer to the first end user. fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
or seller, at the time of inital sale of each aircraft.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer
of used light sport aircraft, engines or propellers. 4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
1.2 Applicability—This specification applies to powered
parachute aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
the form of flight certificates, flight permits, or other like
documentation. aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the plate shall be made of steel, and have the required information
either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2.1 Serial Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. tifying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
2. Terminology
manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
2.1 Definitions: 4.2.3 Model Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
2.1.1 powered parachute, n—an aircraft comprised of a tifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a aircraft having the same structural design or components.
way that the wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft 4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
is in motion.This aircraft has a fuselage with seats, engine, and determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
wheels (or floats), such that the wing and engine cannot be required design and manufacturing specifications.
flown without the wheels (or floats) and seat(s). Unique to the
5. Pilot Operating Handbook
powered parachute is the large displacement between the
center of lift (high) and the center of gravity (low), which is 5.1 Each Recreational Aircraft must include a pilot opera-
tional handbook which includes:
pendulum effect. Pendulum effect limits angle of attack
changes, provides stall resistance and maintains flight stability. 5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The handbook shall include
listings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall and
maximum speed, maximum wind limitations, weight and
balance, and power plant limitations.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
5.1.2 Operating Data—The handbook shall include infor-
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on Power
mation concerning normal and emergency procedures and
Parachute.
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published July 2003. other pertinent information.
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5.1.3 Format—The pilot operating handbook shall have the 5.1.5 Data Location and Contact Information, for recovery
following sections in order of listing of certification documentation, should the original manufac-
turer lose
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