ASTM F2457-05(2007)

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Designation: F 2457 – 05 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with
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 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
4. Information Requirements
and manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards.
4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part
of the initial sale or transfer to the first-end user. fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
or seller at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer
of used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers. 4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
1.2 This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil avia-
tion authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
permits, or other like documentation.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- plate shall be made of steel and have the required information
either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.2.1 Serial Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tifying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
2. Terminology
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
2.1 Definitions: manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
2.1.1 weight-shift-control, n—powered aircraft with a 4.2.3 Model—A manufacturer-issued unique identifying
framed pivoting wing and a fuselage, controllable only in pitch name, number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
and roll by the pilot’s ability to change the aircraft’s center of aircraft having the same structural design or components.
gravity with respect to the wing. Flight control of the aircraft 4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
depends on the wing’s ability to flexibly deform rather than the determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
use of control surfaces. required design and manufacturing specifications.
2.2 Acronyms: 4.2.5 Markings and Placards:
2.2.1 AOI—aircraft operating instructions 4.2.5.1 The aircraft must be marked with the following
2.2.2 FTS—flight training supplement placard: The aircraft operating instructions must be carried
2.2.3 MIP—maintenance and inspection procedures with the aircraft. Occupants must be familiar with information
necessary for safe operation.
4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in a
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
conspicuous place and may not be easily erased, disfigured, or
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on Weight
obscured.
Shift.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F 2457 – 05.
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F 2457 – 05 (2007)
5. Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) (2) Aircraft Weight—Maximum and minimum total aircraft
flight weights.
5.1 Each aircraft must include a set of aircraft operating
(3) Environmental Restrictions—Recommendations for op-
instructions which includes:
erational restrictions relating to environmental conditions such
5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The instructions shall include
as, but not limited to, wind, rain, and extreme heat or cold.
listings of all appropriate a
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