ASTM F3035-22

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.
Designation: F3035 − 22
Standard Practice for
Production Acceptance in the Manufacture of a Fixed Wing
Light Sport Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3035; 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 3.1.3 LSA glider (light sport aircraft glider), n—aircraft
designed in accordance with Specification F2564 that is
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture
manufactured and delivered ready to fly.
of fixed wing aircraft, including gliders. This practice includes
the production acceptance test requirements. 3.1.4 LSA kit (light sport aircraft kit), n—aircraft designed
in accordance with Specifications F2245 or F2564 that is
1.2 This practice applies to aircraft seeking civil aviation
manufactured and delivered as a kit.
authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight
permits, or other like documentation. 3.2 Abbreviations:
3.2.1 POH—Pilot’s Operating Handbook
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.2 LSA—light sport aircraft
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
requirements necessary for the establishment of a production
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
acceptance program for a manufacturer of light sport aircraft.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical minimum requirements for the establishment of a ground and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. flight test program for verifying the initial production aircraft
meets certain operational performance requirements that have
2. Referenced Documents
been set forth by the manufacturer in its Pilot’s Operating
2.1 ASTM Standards: Handbook (POH).
F2245 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light
4.3 In addition, this specification provides minimum re-
Sport Airplane
quirements to verify that each subsequent production airplane
F2564 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light
has no obvious defects that would prevent the safe operation of
Sport Glider
the airplane.
F2972 Specification for Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer’s
4.4 All requirements given in this specification are to be
Quality Assurance System
performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s Specification
3. Terminology
F2972-compliant quality assurance system requirements.
3.1 Definitions:
4.5 The following criteria should not be construed as
3.1.1 design and performance specification, n—used herein
requirements for specific features to be included on a LSA.
to refer to Specifications F2245 and F2564.
When a requirement specifies a feature that does not exist on a
3.1.2 LSA airplane (light sport aircraft airplane), LSA, the requirement does not apply.
n—powered aircraft designed in accordance with Specification
F2245 that is manufactured and delivered ready to fly. 5. Final Inspections
5.1 Manufacturer shall verify that all applicable production
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport
processes and documentation given in Section 6 of Specifica-
Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.20 on Airplane.
tion F2972 exist or have been completed for the aircraft prior
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally
to conducting the following Production Acceptance proce-
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F3035 – 13, which was
withdrawn January 2022 and reinstated in April 2022. DOI: 10.1520/F3035-22. dures.
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5.2 LSA Kit—Manufacturer shall verify and document the 6.2.7.3 Inspection of all visible fittings and connections for
propercompletionoftheproductionprocesspriortothefurther defective or insecure attachment; and
distribution of any LSA kit or subsystem kit. Manufacturer 6.2.7.4 Complete walk-around inspection in accordance
shall provide the builder of a LSA kit with appropriate with the POH.
Production Acceptance Ground Check and Flight Test
6.3 Taxi Test—After completion of the Ground Check, a
Procedures, as described below.
Taxi Test shall be conducted to verify:
6.3.1 Brake function,
6. Ground Testing
6.3.2 Landing gear tracking and steering.
6.1 LSA Airplane and LSA Glider—Manufacturer shall 6.3.3 If a compass is installed, it must be calibrated with
verify the proper completion of the production process prior to consideration of magnetic interference of aircraft systems.
the further distribution of any LSA. The following ground
check procedures shall be conducted and documented for each 7. Flight Testing
LSA.
7.1 LSA Airplane and LSA Glider—Manufacturer shall
6.2 Ground Check—Prior to flight testing, the manufacturer verify the proper completion of the production process prior to
shall conduct a thorough ground inspection of each LSA
the further distribution of any LSA. The following flight test
produced to verify at least the following: procedures shall be conducted and documented for each LSA.
6.2.1 Weight and Balance—Empty weight and proper center
7.2 Flight Test for LSA Airplanes—After completion of the
of gravity location have been calculated and verified to be
Taxi Test, a flight test shall be conducted.
within limits, and that a weight and balance report has been
7.2.1 Safe flight operation of each completed LSA airplane
completed for the airplane in accordance with a documented
shall be verified to include acceptable handling and control
and approved procedure.
characteristics, stall characteristics, engine operation, airspeed
6.2.2 Systems Check—The proper function of all switches
indications, and overall suitability for normal flight in accor-
and circuits, instrumentation, brakes, and any other appropriate
dance with the POH. The flight test procedure, at a minimum,
systems shall
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