ASTM_F_3310_-_18.pdf

Designation:F331018Standard Specification forNon-Essential Ice Detectors for Aircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3310;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 covers international standards fornon-essential ice detection system aspects of airworthiness anddesign for aeroplanes.1.2 The term“aeroplane”is utilized in this specification asit was originally conceived for normal category fixed wingaircraft with a certified maximum takeoff weight(MTOW)of19 000 lb or less and a passenger seating configuration up to 19as defined in the Rules.However,these standards may be morebroadly applicable and their usage should not be unnecessarilylimited.1.3 The applicant for a design approval must seek theindividual guidance of their respective CAA body concerningthe use of this specification as part of a certification plan.Forinformation on which CAA regulatory bodies have acceptedthis specification(in whole or in part)as a means of compli-ance to their Small Aircraft Airworthiness regulations(herein-after referred to as“the Rules”),refer to ASTM F44 webpage(www.ASTM.org/COMMITTEE/F44.htm)which includesCAA website links.It is the responsibility of the Applicant tovalidate any applicability beyond that identified in this speci-fication and request acceptance from the applicable CAA.1.4 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.1.5 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 Following is a list of external standards referencedthroughout this specification;the earliest revision acceptablefor use is indicated.In all cases later document revisions areacceptable if shown to be equivalent to the listed revision,or ifotherwise formally accepted by the governing civil aviationauthority;earlier revisions are not acceptable.2.2 ASTM Standards:2F3060 Terminology for AircraftF3061/F3061M Specification for Systems and Equipment inSmall AircraftF3120/F3120M Specification for Ice Protection for GeneralAviation Aircraft2.3 Other Standards:SAEAS 5498 Issued 2001-10 Minimum Operational Perfor-mance Specification for Inflight Icing Detection System3EUROCAE ED-103A Minimum Operational PerformanceSpecification for Inflight Icing Detection Systems4RTCA DO-160E Environmental Conditions and Test Proce-dures for Airborne Equipment53.Terminology3.1 Refer to Terminology F3060.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 FIDSflight icing detection system.3.2.2 LWCliquid water content.3.2.3 non-essential ice detectoran active or passive icedetector that does not receive certification credit for itsinstallation.4.Applicability4.1 Aircraft Level/CategoryThe installation of a non-essential ice detector is limited to level 1,2,3 and 4Aeroplanesdefined in Specification F3061/F3061M and normal,utility,acrobatic,or commuter category Aeroplanes.1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F44 on GeneralAviation Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F44.10 onGeneral.Current edition approved April 1,2018.Published April 2018.DOI:10.1520/F3310-18.2For 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 SAE International(SAE),400 Commonwealth Dr.,Warrendale,PA 15096,http:/www.sae.org.4Available from The European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment(EUROCAE),9-23 rue Paul Lafargue,“Le Triangle”building,93200 Saint-Denis,France,https:/.5Available from Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics(RTCA),115018th NW,Suite 910,Washington,DC 20036,https:/www.rtca.org.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 Existing Ice Detection SystemThe installation of aNon-essential ice detector as a replacement for or modificationto an existing Primary or Ad