ASTM_F_3330_-_18.pdf

Designation:F333018Standard Specification forTraining and the Development of Training Manuals for theUAS Operator1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3330;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification defines the requirements for trainingand the development of training manuals for the unmannedaircraft systems(UAS)operator.1.2 The specification addresses the requirements or bestpractices,or both,for documentation and organization of aprofessional operator(that is,for compensation and hire)forthe purposes of internal training programs and for programsoffered to the general public.1.3 This specification supports professional entities that willreceive operator certification by a CAA,and provide standardsof practice for self-or third-party audit of operators of UAS.1.4 The standard case study used to develop this specifica-tion focused on operators of light UAS(below 1320 lb/600 kgas defined by EASA),but the specification may be applied tolarger aircraft for using other methods of classification(that is,risk based classes and pilot privileges classes).1.5 Training manuals that do not include all the minimumrequirements of this specification may not be referred to asmeeting this specification.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2909 Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthi-ness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems(sUAS)F3178 Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of SmallUnmanned Aircraft Systems(sUAS)F3266 Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command ofUnmanned Aircraft Systems(UAS)Endorsement2.2 ICAO Standards:3Doc 9841 Manual on the Approval of Training Organiza-tions3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 light UAS,nan unmanned aircraft system with theunmanned aircraft weighing less than 1320 lb(600 kg).Derived from the EASA definition in harmonized specifica-tions for Light Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems(CS-LURS).3.1.2 maintenance manual(s)manual provided by a UASmanufacturer or supplier that specifies all maintenance,repairs,and alterations authorized by the manufacturer.3.1.3 operator,nany owner of UAS that operates theUAS,that is,uses,causes to use,or authorizes the use of theUAS.3.1.3.1 DiscussionIn this standard,the connotation istowards an organization,rather than an individual(that is,“company”versus“owner-operator”).4.General Requirements4.1 The applicant shall prepare a program to show howchanges to the training manual made by the applicant or by themanufacturers of products and appliances installed in the UASwill be distributed.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 onUnmannedAircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.03on Personnel Training,Qualification and Certification.Current edition approved Sept.1,2018.Published September 2018.DOI:10.1520/F3330-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO),999 Robert-Bourassa Blvd,Montral,Qubec H3C 5H7,Canada,https:/www.icao.int.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 4.2 The training manual shall be in the form of a manual ormanuals as appropriate for the quantity of data to be provided.4.3 The format of the manual or manuals shall provide for apractical arrangement.4.4 The contents of the manual or manuals shall be preparedin the English language or other language acceptable to thecertifying authority.4.5 The training manual shall contain the following manualsor sections,as appropriate,and information described inSections 5 and 6.4.6 Due to the wide variety in size,weight,a