ASTM_F_2457_-_05_2009.pdf

Designation:F245705(Reapproved 2009)Standard Specification forRequired Product Information to be Provided withWeight-Shift-Control Aircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2457;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 The following requirements apply for the manufactureof weight-shift-control aircraft.This specification includesAircraft Operating Instructions(AOI)and Flight TrainingSupplement(FTS)requirements for aircraft that were designedand manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards.1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirementsfor information that shall be provided by the manufacturer orseller of new light sport aircraft,engines,or propellers as a partof the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user.1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transferof used light sport aircraft,engines,or propellers.1.2 This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil avia-tion authority approval,in the form of flight certificates,flightpermits,or other like documentation.1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 weight-shift-control,npowered aircraft with aframed pivoting wing and a fuselage,controllable only in pitchand roll by the pilots ability to change the aircrafts center ofgravity with respect to the wing.Flight control of the aircraftdepends on the wings ability to flexibly deform rather than theuse of control surfaces.2.2 Acronyms:2.2.1 AOIaircraft operating instructions2.2.2 FTSflight training supplement2.2.3 MIPmaintenance and inspection procedures3.Significance and Use3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide theminimum information necessary for the proper identificationand operation of each light sport aircraft.4.Information Requirements4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2.In addition,the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufactureror seller at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.4.2 Information PlateA manufacturer-issued fire proofinformation plate,printed in English or as defined by thegoverning civil aviation authority or agency in which theaircraft was initially sold,shall be permanently affixed to theaircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remainlegible for the expected life of the aircraft.The informationplate shall be made of steel and have the required informationeither stamped or engraved onto the plate.4.2.1 Serial NumberA manufacturer-issued unique identi-fying number or code affixed to the aircraft.4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer,including the name of themanufacturers city,state,and country.4.2.3 ModelA manufacturer-issued unique identifyingname,number or code assigned to each manufactured type ofaircraft having the same structural design or components.4.2.4 Date of ManufactureThe date(month and year)determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met hisrequired design and manufacturing specifications.4.2.5 Markings and Placards:4.2.5.1 The aircraft must be marked with the followingplacard:The aircraft operating instructions must be carriedwith the aircraft.Occupants must be familiar with informationnecessary for safe operation.4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in aconspicuous place and may not be easily erased,disfigured,orobscured.5.Aircraft Operating Instructions(AOI)5.1 Each aircraft must include a set of aircraft operatinginstructions which includes:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on WeightShift.Current edition approved July 1,2009.Published September 2009.Originallyapproved in 2005.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2457 05(2007).DOI:10.1520/F2457-05R09.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.1.1 Operating LimitationsThe instructions shall includelistings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall andmaximum speed,maximum wind limitations,weight andbalance,and power plant limitations.5.1.2 Operating DataThe instructions shall include infor-mation concerning normal and emergency procedures andother pertinent information.5.1.3 FormatTheAOI shall contain the following sectionsin order of listing:5.1.3.1 GeneralIncludes illustration of aircraft,lists theapproved engine(s),propeller(s),fuel,oil,and any definitionsof abbrev