ASTM F2242-05(2013)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Production Acceptance Testing System for Powered Parachute Aircraft
Standard Specification for Production Acceptance Testing System for Powered Parachute Aircraft
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum requirements for production acceptance testing of a powered parachute aircraft. The test includes ground and flight testing. In ground testing, the aircraft shall undergo inspection verification and engine break-in. In flight testing, on the other hand, the aircraft shall be inspected for performance while on a specified flight time, including takeoff and landing, and shall undergo instrument verification. In addition, this specification also provides for post flight acceptance testing, which shall include a review of all flight critical attachments and structures.
SCOPE
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture powered parachute aircraft. This specification includes the production acceptance test requirements for powered parachute aircraft.
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:F2242 −05 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Production Acceptance Testing System for Powered
Parachute Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2242; 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 3.2 In addition, this specification provides minimum re-
quirements to verify that each subsequent production airplane
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture
has no obvious defects that would prevent the safe operation of
powered parachute aircraft. This specification includes the
the airplane.
production acceptance test requirements for powered parachute
aircraft.
4. Production Acceptance Testing, Ground Testing
1.2 This specification applies to powered parachute aircraft
4.1 Inspection Verification—There shall be a written proce-
seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight
dure in effect to verify all top-level inspections have been
certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.
completed and no discrepancies remain open.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Engine Break-In—There shall be a written procedure in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
effect to perform the engine break-in. This procedure may
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
include all engine gage verification of operation. All engine
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
readings shall achieve the normal accepted range of readings
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
commensurate with a new engine. If not performed during
engine break-in, then this verification must be performed under
2. Terminology
separate procedures. All engine gages shall be verified to be
2.1 Definitions: operating.
2.1.1 powered parachute, n—aircraft comprised of a flexible
5. Production Acceptance Testing, Flight Testing
or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way that
5.1 Every production aircraft shall be flight tested to the
the wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is in
motion. This aircraft has a fuselage with seats, engine, and following minimums:
5.1.1 Powered Parachutes—Fifteen minutes flight time,
wheels (or floats), such that the wing and engine cannot be
flown without the wheels (or floats) and seat(s). Unique to the including at least one takeoff and landing, trimming of flight
controls, and verification of control for left turn, right turn, and
powered parachute is the large displacement between the
center of lift (high) and the center of gravity (low), which is flare (flare only if so equipped).
pendulum effect. Pendulum effect limits angle of attach
5.2 Instrument Verification—There shall be a written proce-
changes, provides stall resistance and maintains flight stability.
dure in effect to verify that all other instruments are operating
within normal ranges. If equippe
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