ASTM F2240-08

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Designation:F2240–05 Designation: F 2240 – 08
Standard Specification for
Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program for Powered
1
Parachute Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2240; 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 specification covers minimum requirements for a quality assurance program for powered parachute aircraft.
1.2 This specification applies to powered parachute aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight
certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Significance and Use
2.1 Thepurposeofthisspecificationistoprovidetheminimumrequirementsnecessaryfortheestablishmentofawrittenquality
assurance program for a light sport aircraft manufacturer, or component supplier.
2.2 Off-Site FinalAssembly—Off-site final assembly or divided production facilities, or both, are specifically allowed if the QA
procedures provide for training, reporting, and tracking consistent with the overall QA system.
3. Materials and Manufacture
3.1 Drawing Control Procedure—A written procedure shall be in effect so that appropriate manufacturing drawings, their
manufacturing revisions, and related documents are utilized for each project.
3.2 Component Control Procedure :
3.2.1A written procedure shall be in effect so that materials, processes, and components, including raw materials, are in
accordance with the manufacturing specifications.
3.2.1 A written procedure shall be in effect so that materials, processes, and components, including raw materials, are in
accordance with the manufacturing specifications. In the case of outsourced components manufactured specifically for the LSA
manufacturer, the supplier shall provide verification that the material meets the LSA manufacturers’ specifications.
3.2.2 This procedure shall provide the purchasing agent with all of the information required to order appropriate material.
3.2.3 A written receiving procedure shall be in effect so that incoming material and components are checked against the
purchasing specifications.
3.2.4 A written procedure shall be in effect so that material in stock can be properly identified for future use.
3.2.5 Documentation on any material, process, or components certified shall be filed
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