ASTM F2483-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
Standard Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide guidance to owners, mechanics, airports, regulatory officials, and aircraft and component manufacturers who may accomplish maintenance, repairs, and alterations on a light sport aircraft. In addition, this practice covers the format and content of maintenance manuals and instructions for the maintenance, repair, and alteration of an LSA.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidelines for the qualifications to accomplish the various levels of maintenance on U.S.-certificated experimental and special light sport aircraft. In addition, it provides the content and structure of maintenance manuals for aircraft and their components that are operated as light sport aircraft.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F2483 − 18
Standard Practice for
Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals
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for Light Sport Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2483; 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.
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1. Scope 2.2 Federal Standards:
14 CFR Part 21.190 Issue of a Special Airworthiness Cer-
1.1 This practice provides guidelines for the qualifications
tificate for a Light-Sport Category Aircraft
to accomplish the various levels of maintenance on U.S.-
14 CFR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance,
certificated experimental and special light sport aircraft. In
Rebuilding, and Alteration
addition, it provides the content and structure of maintenance
14 CFR Part 65 Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight
manuals for aircraft and their components that are operated as
Crewmembers
light sport aircraft.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.1 annual condition inspection—detailed inspection ac-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
complished once a year on a LSA in accordance with instruc-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tions provided in the maintenance manual supplied with the
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
aircraft. The purpose of the inspection is to look for any wear,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
corrosion, or damage that would cause an aircraft to not be in
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a condition for safe operation.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.2 A&P—airframe and powerplant mechanic as defined
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. by 14 CFR Part 65 in the U.S. or equivalent certification in
other countries.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 FAA—United States Federal Aviation Administration.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 heavy maintenance—any maintenance, inspection,
F2241 SpecificationforContinuedAirworthinessSystemfor
repair, or alteration a manufacturer has designated that requires
Powered Parachute Aircraft
specialized training, equipment, or facilities.
F2244 Specification for Design and Performance Require-
3.1.5 line maintenance—any repair, maintenance, scheduled
ments for Powered Parachute Aircraft
checks, servicing, inspections, or alterations not considered
F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light
heavy maintenance that is approved by the manufacturer and is
Sport Airplane
specified in the manufacturer’s maintenance manual.
F2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitor-
3.1.6 LSA (light sport aircraft)—aircraft designed in accor-
ing of a Light Sport Aircraft
dance withASTM standards under the jurisdiction of Commit-
F2352 Specification for Design and Performance of Light
tee F37 Light SportAircraft, for example, Specification F2244
Sport Gyroplane Aircraft
for powered parachutes, Specification F2245 for airplanes, and
F2415 Practice for Continued Airworthiness System for
Specification F2352 for gyroplanes.
Light Sport Gyroplane Aircraft
3.1.7 LSA repairman inspection—U.S. FAA-certificated re-
pairman (light sport aircraft) with an inspection rating as
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport
defined by 14 CFR Part 65, authorized to perform the annual
Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.70 on Cross Cutting.
condition inspection on experimental light sport aircraft, or an
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally
equivalent rating issued by other civil aviation authorities.
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2483 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/F2483-18.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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or other government entity; however, the regulations do require the
3.1.7.1 Discussion—Experimental LSA do not require the
manual to be
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Designation: F2483 − 12 F2483 − 18
Standard Practice for
Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals
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for Light Sport Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2483; 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
1.1 This practice provides guidelines for the qualifications to accomplish the various levels of maintenance on U.S.-certificated
experimental and special light sport aircraft. In addition, it provides the content and structure of maintenance manuals for aircraft
and their components that are operated as light sport aircraft.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2241 Specification for Continued Airworthiness System for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2244 Specification for Design and Performance Requirements for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane
F2295 Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport Aircraft
F2352 Specification for Design and Performance of Light Sport Gyroplane Aircraft
F2415 Practice for Continued Airworthiness System for Light Sport Gyroplane Aircraft
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2.2 Federal Standards:
14 CFR Part 21.190 Issue of a Special Airworthiness Certificate for a Light-Sport Category Aircraft
14 CFR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration
14 CFR Part 65 Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 annual condition inspection—detailed inspection accomplished once a year on a LSA in accordance with instructions
provided in the maintenance manual supplied with the aircraft. The purpose of the inspection is to look for any wear, corrosion,
or damage that would cause an aircraft to not be in a condition for safe operation.
3.1.2 A&P—airframe and powerplant mechanic as defined by 14 CFR Part 65 in the U.S. or equivalent certification in other
countries.
3.1.3 FAA—United States Federal Aviation Administration.
3.1.4 heavy maintenance—any maintenance, inspection, repair, or alteration a manufacturer has designated that requires
specialized training, equipment, or facilities.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.70 on Cross Cutting.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012March 1, 2018. Published December 2012March 2018. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052012
as F2483 – 05.12. DOI: 10.1520/F2483-12.10.1520/F2483-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.5 line maintenance—any repair, maintenance, scheduled checks, servicing, inspections, or alterations not considered heavy
maintenance that is approved by the manufacturer and is specified in the manufacturer’s maintenance manual.
3.1.6 LSA (light sport aircraft)—aircraft designed in accordance with ASTM standards under the jurisdiction of Committee F37
Light Sport Aircraft, for example, Specification F2244 for powered parachutes, Specification F2245 for airplanes, and Specification
F2352 for gyroplanes.
3.1.7 LSA repairman inspection—U.S. FAA-certificated repairman (light sport aircraft) with an i
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