ASTM F2426-13

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Designation: F2426 − 05a (Reapproved 2008) F2426 − 13
Standard Guide on
Wing Interface Documentation for Powered Parachute
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Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2426; 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 guide covers the manufacture of powered parachute aircraft and their qualification for certification.
1.2 This guide 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2240 Specification for Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2241 Specification for Continued Airworthiness System for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2242 Specification for Production Acceptance Testing System for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2243 Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2244 Specification for Design and Performance Requirements for Powered Parachute Aircraft
F2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
F2563 Practice for Kit Assembly Instructions of Aircraft Intended Primarily for Recreation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 powered parachute, n—aircraft comprised of a flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way that the
wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is in motion, that aircraft has a fuselage with seats, engine, and wheels (or floats),
such that the wing and engine cannot be flown without the wheels (or floats) and seat(s). Unique to the powered parachute is the
large displacement between the center of lift (high) and the center of gravity (low), which is the pendulum effect. The pendulum
effect limits angle of attack changes, provides stall resistance, and maintains flight stability.
4. Interface Documentation
4.1 Interface documentation is the data necessary for the aircraft manufacturer to complete overall certification to ASTM
powered parachute standards. The following data represents a guide to recommended type, detail, and general format for data
transfer from a major subcontractor to the aircraft manufacturer.
4.2 Manufacturer’s Reference Documents—The following are reference documents that should be supplied to the manufacturer
by the subcontractor. These are intended to be maintained at a current status and referenced by documents provided with each
delivered product.
4.2.1 Quality Assurance Manual—In order to meet the requirements of Specification F2240, it will be necessary for the
manufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontractor’s quality assurance manual on file. This manual needs to show that written
procedures are in effect for:
4.2.1.1 Drawing control,
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on Power Parachute.
Current edition approved May 15, 2008June 1, 2013. Published July 2008July 2013. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20052008 as
F2426 – 05a.F2426 – 05a (2008). DOI: 10.1520/F2426-05AR08.10.1520/F2426-13.
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4.2.1.2 Component control,
4.2.1.3 Receiving inspection,
4.2.1.4 Material identification,
4.2.1.5 Inspection,
4.2.1.6 Non-conforming material handling, and
4.2.1.7 QA audits.
4.2.2 Continued Airworthiness—In order to meet the requirements of Specification F2241, it will be necessary for the
manufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontractor’s continued airworthiness manual on file.
4.2.3 Production Acc
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