ASTM F2457-05(2009)

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Designation:F2457 −05 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with
Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2457; 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. Significance and Use
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture 3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
of weight-shift-control aircraft. This specification includes minimum information necessary for the proper identification
Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) and Flight Training and operation of each light sport aircraft.
Supplement (FTS) requirements for aircraft that were designed
and manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards. 4. Information Requirements
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or
cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
of the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user.
fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer
or seller at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.
of used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers.
4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
1.2 This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil avia-
information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
tion authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight
governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
permits, or other like documentation.
aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- plate shall be made of steel and have the required information
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2.1 Serial Number—A manufacturer-issued unique identi-
fying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
2. Terminology
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
2.1 Definitions:
4.2.3 Model—A manufacturer-issued unique identifying
2.1.1 weight-shift-control, n—powered aircraft with a
name, number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
framed pivoting wing and a fuselage, controllable only in pitch
aircraft having the same structural design or components.
and roll by the pilot’s ability to change the aircraft’s center of
4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
gravity with respect to the wing. Flight control of the aircraft
determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
depends on the wing’s ability to flexibly deform rather than the
required design and manufacturing specifications.
use of control surfaces.
4.2.5 Markings and Placards:
2.2 Acronyms:
4.2.5.1 The aircraft must be marked with the following
2.2.1 AOI—aircraft operating instructions
placard: The aircraft operating instructions must be carried
2.2.2 FTS—flight training supplement
with the aircraft. Occupants must be familiar with information
necessary for safe operation.
2.2.3 MIP—maintenance and inspection procedures
4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in a
conspicuous place and may not be easily erased, disfigured, or
obscured.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on Weight
Shift. 5. Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally
5.1 Each aircraft must include a set of aircraft operating
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2457 – 05 (2007).
DOI: 10.1520/F2457-05R09. instructions which includes:
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F2457−05 (2009)
5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The instructions shall include (3) Environmental Restrictions—Recommendations for op-
listings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall and erational restrictions relating to environmental conditions such
maximum speed, maximum wind limitations, weight and as, but not limited to, wind, rain, and extreme heat or cold.
balance, and power plant
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