ASTM F2243-11(2013)
(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
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements that apply for the manufacture of powered parachute aircraft; it includes pilot operating handbook requirements for powered parachute aircraft. This applies to powered parachute aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight permits, or other similar documentation. Each light sport aircraft must include an aircraft operating instructions which includes: operating limitations, operating data, format, supplements, and data location and contact information. Each aircraft shall have a maintenance manual provided for the aircraft that covers the minimum of the requirements as defined by the aircraft manufacturer.
SCOPE
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture of powered parachute aircraft. This specification includes pilot operating handbook requirements for powered parachute aircraft that were designed and manufactured in accordance with 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 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:F2243 −11 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered
Parachute Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2243; 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 3. Significance and Use
3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture
minimum information necessary for the proper identification
of powered parachute aircraft. This specification includes pilot
and operation of each light sport aircraft.
operating handbook requirements for powered parachute air-
craft that were designed and manufactured in accordance with
4. Information Requirements
ASTM standards.
4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part
fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
of the initial sale or transfer to the first end user.
or seller, at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer
4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
of used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers.
information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
1.2 This specification applies to powered parachute aircraft
governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight
aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
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
plate shall be made of steel, and have the required information
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2.1 Serial Number—Amanufacturer-issued unique identi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
fying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
2. Terminology
4.2.3 Model Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
2.1 Definitions:
tifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
2.1.1 poweredparachute,n—aircraftcomprisedofaflexible
aircraft having the same structural design or components.
or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way that
4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
the wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is in
determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
motion. This aircraft has a fuselage with seats, engine, and
required design and manufacturing specifications.
wheels (or floats), such that the wing and engine cannot be
flown without the wheels (or floats) and seat(s). Unique to the 5. Aircraft Operating Instructions
powered parachute is the large displacement between the
5.1 Each light sport aircraft must include an Aircraft Oper-
center of lift (high) and the center of gravity (low), which is
ating Instructions which includes:
pendulum effect. Pendulum effect limits angle of attack
5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The instructions shall include
changes, provides stall resistance and maintains flight stability.
listings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall and
maximum speed, maximum wind limitations, weight and
balance, and power plant limitations.
5.1.2 Operating Data—The instructions shall include infor-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on Power
mation concerning normal and emergency procedures and
Parachute.
other pertinent information.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
5.1.3 Format—The Aircraft Operating Instructions shall
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2243 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/F2243-11R13. have the following sections in order of listing
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F2243−11 (2013)
5.1.3.1 General—Includes illustration of aircraft, lists the 6. Maintenance Manual
approved engine(s), propeller(s), fuel, and oil, and any defini-
6.1 Each aircraft shall have a maintenance manual provided
tions of abbrevia
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