ASTM F2243-11(2018)

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: F2243 −11 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered
Parachute Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2243; 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 powered parachute is the large displacement between the
center of lift (high) and the center of gravity (low), which is
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture
pendulum effect. Pendulum effect limits angle of attack
of powered parachute aircraft. This specification includes pilot
changes, provides stall resistance and maintains flight stability.
operating handbook requirements for powered parachute air-
craft that were designed and manufactured in accordance with
3. Significance and Use
ASTM standards.
3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
minimum information necessary for the proper identification
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or
and operation of each light sport aircraft.
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part
of the initial sale or transfer to the first end user.
4. Information Requirements
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer
of used light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers.
4.1 The information given shall be included where appli-
cable on the information plate as specified in 4.2. In addition,
1.2 This specification applies to powered parachute aircraft
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight
fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.
or seller, at the time of initial sale of each aircraft.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Information Plate—A manufacturer-issued fire proof
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
plate shall be made of steel, and have the required information
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2.1 Serial Number—Amanufacturer-issued unique identi-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
fying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
2. Terminology
4.2.3 Model Number—A manufacturer-issued unique iden-
2.1 Definitions:
tifying number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
2.1.1 poweredparachute,n—aircraftcomprisedofaflexible
aircraft having the same structural design or components.
or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way that
4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
the wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is in
determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
motion. This aircraft has a fuselage with seats, engine, and
required design and manufacturing specifications.
wheels (or floats), such that the wing and engine cannot be
flown without the wheels (or floats) and seat(s). Unique to the
5. Aircraft Operating Instructions
5.1 Each light sport aircraft must include an Aircraft Oper-
ating Instructions which includes:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on Power
5.1.1 Operating Limitations—The instructions shall include
Parachute.
listings of all appropriate air-speed limitations for stall and
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
maximum speed, maximum wind limitations, weight and
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2243–11 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F2243–11R18. balance, and power plant limitations.
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F2243 − 11 (2018)
5.1.2 Operating Data—The instructions shall include infor- 5.1.5 Data Location and Contact Information, for recovery
mation concerning normal and emergency procedures and of certification documentation, should the original manufac-
other pertinent i
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