ASTM F2457-05

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Designation: F 2457 – 05
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with
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Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2457; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Information Requirements
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture 4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
of weight-shift-control aircraft. This specification includes cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) and Flight Training the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
Supplement (FTS) requirements for aircraft that were designed fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
and manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards. or seller at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements 4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
of the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user. aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
of used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers. legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
1.2 This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil avia- plate shall be made of steel and have the required information
tion authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
permits, or other like documentation. 4.2.1 Serial Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the tifying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.2.3 Model—A manufacturer-issued unique identifying
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. name, number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
aircraft having the same structural design or components.
2. Terminology
4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
2.1 Definitions: determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
2.1.1 weight-shift-control, n—powered aircraft with a
required design and manufacturing specifications.
framed pivoting wing and a fuselage, controllable only in pitch 4.2.5 Markings and Placards:
and roll by the pilot’s ability to change the aircraft’s center of
4.2.5.1 The aircraft must be marked with the following
gravity with respect to the wing. Flight control of the aircraft placard: The aircraft operating instructions must be carried
depends on the wing’s ability to flexibly deform rather than the
with the aircraft. Occupants must be familiar with information
use of control surfaces.
necessary for safe operation.
2.2 Acronyms: 4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in a
2.2.1 AOI—aircraft operating instructions
conspicuous place and may not be easily erased, disfigured, or
2.2.2 FTS—flight training supplement obscured.
2.2.3 MIP—maintenance and inspection procedures
5. Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)
3. Significance and Use
5.1 Each aircraft must include a set of aircraft operating
3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
instructions which includes:
minimum information necessary for the proper identification 5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The instructions shall include
and operation of each light sport aircraft.
listings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall and
maximum speed, maximum wind limitations, weight and
balance, and power plant limitations.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
5.1.2 Operating Data—The instructions shall include infor-
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on Weight
mation concerning normal and emergency procedures and
Shift.
Current edition approved April 1, 2005. Published April 2005. other pertinent information.
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