ASTM F2930-13

Standard Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide provides some major themes and examples for consideration related to compliance which are not necessarily captured in any single standard pertinent to light sport aircraft. The outline of this document is intended to loosely reflect the process that an organization would go through in order to reach and maintain production of a light sport aircraft that is demonstrably compliant with the applicable ASTM standards.  
4.2 These considerations are applicable to manufacturers which are responsible for conformity to processes and procedures required in ASTM standards for light sport aircraft. Manufacturers are encouraged to think 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 of any given CAA, along with any other requirements applicable within the agency’s jurisdiction.  
4.4 Following this guide does not ensure compliance of a particular light sport aircraft; however, following the explanations provided herein should assist manufacturers in avoiding common pitfalls of declaring compliance prematurely, determining shortcomings in current declarations of compliance, and maintaining a body of documentation sufficient to support a declaration of compliance.
SCOPE
1.1 This document provides guidance to assist manufacturers in understanding and meeting ASTM standards for light sport aircraft. This guidance material presents philosophies, practices and considerations recommended by industry consensus, but does not 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 objective evidence of compliance for light sport aircraft. It does not attempt to identify all of the standards, regulations or other requirements that 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, 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 limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2013
• ICS: 49.020 - Aircraft and space vehicles in general
• Technical Committee: F37 - Light Sport Aircraft
• Drafting Committee: F37.70 - Cross Cutting

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2930-12 - Standard Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM F2930-14 - Standard Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F3060-20 - Standard Terminology for Aircraft
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2930 − 13
StandardGuide for
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Compliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2930; 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.
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1. Scope 2.2 FAA Standards:
FAA Advisory Circular No. 23.629-1B Means of Compli-
1.1 This document provides guidance to assist manufactur-
ance with Title 14 CFR, Part 23, Section 23.629, Flutter
ers in understanding and meeting ASTM standards for light
FAA JASC (Joint Aircraft System/Component) Codes
sport aircraft. This guidance material presents philosophies,
2.3 Other References:
practices and considerations recommended by industry
consensus, but does not present technical or business require- ATA (Air Transport Association) Spec 100, or the newer
iSpec 2200—Information Standards for Aviation Mainte-
ments that must be met.
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nance
1.2 It is the intent of this guide to provide processes to be
MetallicMaterialsPropertiesDevelopmentandStandardiza-
considered by organizations looking to develop or improve
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tion (MMPDS, formerly MIL-HDBK-5)
objective evidence of compliance for light sport aircraft. It
CMH-17 (formerly MIL-HDBK-17) for composite material
does not attempt to identify all of the standards, regulations or
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properties
other requirements that may be applicable to a given aircraft,
production or testing process.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 The following are a selection of relevant terms. See
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Terminology F2626 for more definitions and abbreviations.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.2 Definitions:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.2.1 compliance package—a set of documents which pro-
vides objective, verifiable evidence for compliance to appli-
2. Referenced Documents
cable ASTM standards.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.2 compliance program—a set of activities planned for,
F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light
executed, and for which results are reviewed against ASTM
Sport Airplane
standards for the purpose of declaring compliance to a particu-
F2279 Practice for QualityAssurance in the Manufacture of
lar standard.
Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft 3.2.2.1 Discussion—The program may be short and simple
F2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitor-
or extensive and comprehensive, depending on the standard or
ing of a Light Sport Aircraft purpose of the program (for example, initial design versus
F2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development of
modification).
Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
3.2.3 continued compliance activity—work that is con-
F2626 Terminology for Light Sport Aircraft
ducted as part of the ongoing support and production of an
F2746 Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
aircraft following the initial design definition and statement of
for Light Sport Airplane
compliance.
F2839 Practice for Compliance Audits to ASTM Standards
3.2.4 control drawing—discloses engineering form, fit,
on Light Sport Aircraft
function, and performance requirements for the acquisition of
purchased items of existing designs, or of items specially
developed by vendors.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport
3.2.4.1 Discussion—A control drawing facilitates accurate
Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.70 on Cross Cutting.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2930 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/F2930-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
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procurement of vendor-developed items without disclosing 4. Significance and Use
details of designs or divulging proprietary vendor data.
4.1 This guide provides some major themes and examples
3.2.5 date of manufacture—possible dates include, but are
for consideration rel
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it 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 version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2930 − 12 F2930 − 13
Standard Guide for
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Compliance with Light Sport Aircraft Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2930; 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 document provides guidance to assist manufacturers in understanding and meeting ASTM standards for light sport
aircraft. This guidance material presents philosophies, practices and considerations recommended by industry consensus, but does
not 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 objective
evidence of compliance for light sport aircraft. It does not attempt to identify all of the standards, regulations or other requirements
that 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, 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
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane
F2279 Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufacture of Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft
F2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport Aircraft
F2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
F2626 Terminology for Light Sport Aircraft
F2746 Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Airplane
F2839 Practice for Compliance Audits to ASTM Standards on Light Sport Aircraft
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2.2 FAA Standards:
FAA Advisory Circular No. 23.629-1B Means of Compliance with Title 14 CFR, Part 23, Section 23.629, Flutter
FAA JASC (Joint Aircraft System/Component) Codes
2.3 Other References:
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ATA (Air Transport Association) Spec 100, or the newer iSpec 2200—Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance
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FAA JASC (Joint Aircraft System/Component) Codes
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Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS, formerly MIL-HDBK-5)
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CMH-17 (formerly MIL-HDBK-17) for composite material properties
3. Terminology
3.1 The following are a selection of relevant terms. See Terminology F2626 for more definitions and abbreviations.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 compliance package—a set of documents which provides objective, verifiable evidence for compliance to applicable
ASTM standards.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.70 on Cross Cutting.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012Oct. 1, 2013. Published April 2012November 2013. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
F2930 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2930-12.10.1520/F2930-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from http://www.airlines.org.
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Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
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Available from http://www.airlines.org.
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Available from http://www.everyspec.com.
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3.2.2 compliance program—a set of activities planned for, executed, and for which results are reviewed against ASTM standards
for the purpose of declaring compliance to a particular standard.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
The program may be short and simple or extensive and comprehensive, depending on the standard or purpose of the program (for
example, initial design versus modification).
3.2.3 continued compliance activity—work that is conducted as part of the ongoing support and production of an aircraft
following the initial design definition and statement of compliance.
3.2.4 control drawing—discloses engineering form, fit, function, and performance requirements for the acquisition of pur
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