ASTM F2908-16
(Specification)Standard Specification for Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
Standard Specification for Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
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1.1 This specification provides the minimum requirements for an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed, manufactured, and operated in the small UAS (sUAS) category as defined by a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Depending on the size and complexity of the sUAS, an AFM may also contain the instruction for maintenance and continuing airworthiness for owner / operator authorized maintenance.
1.2 This specification defines the AFM information that shall be provided by the manufacturer of a sUAS as part of the initial sale or transfer to an end user.
1.3 This specification applies to a sUAS seeking a CAA approval, in the form of airworthiness certificates, type certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation as a sUAS, in the configuration specified in the AFM delivered with the system.
1.4 Any modifications that invalidate or otherwise affect the accuracy of AFM operating instructions shall be approved by the manufacturer and communicated to the regulatory authority in the certificate / permit application.
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Designation:F2908 −16
Standard Specification for
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft
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System (sUAS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2908; 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 F3003 Specification for Quality Assurance of a Small Un-
manned Aircraft System (sUAS)
1.1 This specification provides the minimum requirements
F3005 Specification for Batteries for Use in Small Un-
for anAircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for an unmanned aircraft
manned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
system (UAS) designed, manufactured, and operated in the
small UAS (sUAS) category as defined by a Civil Aviation
3. Terminology
Authority (CAA). Depending on the size and complexity of the
sUAS, an AFM may also contain the instruction for mainte- 3.1 Definitions:
nance and continuing airworthiness for owner / operator
3.1.1 basic empty weight (BEW), n—basic empty weight
authorized maintenance.
includes the standard empty weight plus optional and special
equipment that has been installed in the unmanned aircraft.
1.2 This specification defines the AFM information that
shall be provided by the manufacturer of a sUAS as part of the
3.1.2 field maintenance, n—inspections and repairs made by
initial sale or transfer to an end user.
owners/operators at a remote operating location away from
their normal maintenance facility/provider.
1.3 This specification applies to a sUAS seeking a CAA
approval, in the form of airworthiness certificates, type
3.1.3 flight training supplement (FTS), n—additional infor-
certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation as a
mation provided by the sUAS manufacturer to provide instruc-
sUAS,intheconfigurationspecifiedintheAFMdeliveredwith
tion in the proper operation of the system.
the system.
3.1.4 landing area, n—the total area defined by the manu-
1.4 Any modifications that invalidate or otherwise affect the
facturer needed to recover and bring the sUAS to a complete
accuracy of AFM operating instructions shall be approved by
stop from a height of 50 feet above the surface.
themanufacturerandcommunicatedtotheregulatoryauthority
3.1.5 manufacturer, n—entity responsible for assembly and
in the certificate / permit application.
integration of components and subsystems to create a safe
2. Referenced Documents
operating sUAS.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 maximum takeoff weight, n—the maximum allowable
F2909 Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthi-
weight for takeoff (including payload).
ness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
3.1.7 minimum operating crew (MOC), n—the minimum
F2910 Specification for Design, Construction, and Test of a
operating crew includes the pilot in command, a visual
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
observer (if one is required) and any other required crew
F2911 Practice for Production Acceptance of a Small Un-
member in order to safely operate a specific UAS which
manned Aircraft System (sUAS)
includes the make, model, and control station specific to that
F3002 Specification for Design of the Command and Con-
unmanned aircraft.
trolSystemforSmallUnmannedAircraftSystems(sUAS)
3.1.8 model number, n—a manufacturer-issued unique iden-
tifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 on
aircraft having the same structural design, components, and
UnmannedAircraftSystemsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF38.03
on Personnel Training, Qualification and Certification.
standard configuration.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
3.1.9 pre-flight planning, n—an activity conducted by the
approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2908 – 14. DOI:
10.1520/F2908-16.
pilot and his/her flight crew prior to takeoff to ensure that the
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flight will be conducted safely and in accordance with all
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applicable standards and regulations. The activity includes, but
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the ASTM website. is not limited to, such things as checking weather, route of
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flight, airspace, equipment configuration, support personnel, will provide for the sense and avoid requirement to avoid
terrain, and communications requirements. collisions with othe
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Designation: F2908 − 14 F2908 − 16
Standard Specification for
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for a Small Unmanned Aircraft
1
System (sUAS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2908; 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 provides the minimum requirements for an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for an unmanned aircraft
system (UAS) designed, manufactured, and operated in the small UAS (sUAS) category as defined by a nation’s Governing Civil
Aviation Authority (GAA).(CAA). Depending on the size and complexity of the sUAS, an AFM may also contain the instruction
for maintenance and continuing airworthiness for owner / operator authorized maintenance.
1.2 This specification defines the AFM information that shall be provided by the manufacturer of a sUAS as part of the initial
sale or transfer to an end user.
1.3 This specification applies to a sUAS seeking a nation’s GAA CAA approval, in the form of flight certificates, airworthiness
certificates, type certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation as a sUAS, in the configuration specified in the AFM
delivered with the system.
1.4 Any modifications that invalidate or otherwise affect the accuracy of AFM operating instructions shall be approved by the
manufacturer and communicated to the regulatory authority in the certificate / permit application.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2909 Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthiness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F2910 Specification for Design, Construction, and Test of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F2911 Practice for Production Acceptance of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F3002 Specification for Design of the Command and Control System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F3003 Specification for Quality Assurance of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F3005 Specification for Batteries for Use in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 basic empty weight (BEW), n—basic empty weight includes the standard empty weight plus operationaloptional and
special equipment that has been installed in the unmanned aircraft.
3.1.2 field maintenance, n—inspections and repairs made by owners/operators at a remote operating location away from their
normal maintenance facility/provider.
3.1.3 flight training supplement (FTS), n—additional information provided by the sUAS manufacturer to provide instruction in
the proper operation of the system.
3.1.4 landing area, n—the total area defined by the manufacturer needed to recover and bring the sUAS to a complete stop from
a height of 3550 feet above the surface.
3.1.5 manufacturer, n—entity responsible for assembly and integration of components and subsystems to create a safe operating
sUAS.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.03 on Personnel
Training, Qualification and Certification.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2014Feb. 15, 2016. Published February 2014March 2016. Originally approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F2908 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F2908-14.10.1520/F2908-16.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.6 maximum takeoff weight, n—the maximum allowable weight for takeoff (including payload).
3.1.7 minimum operating crew (MOC), n—the minimum operating crew includes the pilot in command, a visual observer (if
one is required) and any other required crew member in order to safely operate a specific UAS which includes the make, model,
and control station specific to that unmanned aircraft.
3.1.8 model number, n—a manufacturer-issued unique identifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
aircraft having the same structural design, components, and standard configuration.
3.1.9 pre-flight planning, n—an activity conducted by the pilot an
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