1、Designation:F224311(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forRequired Product Information to be Provided with PoweredParachute Aircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2243;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of
2、 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 powered parachute aircraft.This specification
3、includes pilotoperating handbook requirements for powered parachute air-craft that were designed and manufactured in accordance withASTM standards.1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirementsfor information that shall be provided by the manufacturer orseller of new light sport aircraft,e
4、ngines,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 powered parachute aircraftseeking civil aviation authority approval,
5、in the form of flightcertificates,flight permits,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
6、 the applica-bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.2.Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 powered parachute,naircraft comprised of a flexibleor semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way thatthe wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is inmotion.This aircraft has a fus
7、elage with seats,engine,andwheels(or floats),such that the wing and engine cannot beflown without the wheels(or floats)and seat(s).Unique to thepowered parachute is the large displacement between thecenter of lift(high)and the center of gravity(low),which ispendulum effect.Pendulum effect limits ang
8、le of attackchanges,provides stall resistance and maintains flight stability.3.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 informatio
9、n 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 Plat
10、eA 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 lif
11、e 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 themanufactur
12、ers city,state,and country.4.2.3 Model NumberA manufacturer-issued unique iden-tifying 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 hi
13、srequired design and manufacturing specifications.5.Aircraft Operating Instructions5.1 Each light sport aircraft must include an Aircraft Oper-ating Instructions which includes:5.1.1 Operating LimitationsThe instructions shall includelistings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall andmax
14、imum 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 FormatThe Aircraft Operating Instructions shallhave the following sections
15、 in order of listing1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on LightSport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on PowerParachute.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published August 2013.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approve
16、d in 2011 as F2243 11.DOI:10.1520/F2243-11R13.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.1.3.1 GeneralIncludes illustration of aircraft,lists theapproved engine(s),propeller(s),fuel,and oil,and any defini-tions of abbreviations and terminology.5.1.3.2 LimitationsA listing of limits including but notlimited to the airspeed(s),approved maneuvers,and engineoperating limits.5.1.3.3 Emergency ProceduresA listing of emergencyprocedur
