ASTM F2457-05(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: F2457 −05 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Required Product Information to be Provided with
Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2457; 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 2.2 Acronyms:
2.2.1 AOI—aircraft operating instructions
1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture
2.2.2 FTS—flight training supplement
of weight-shift-control aircraft. This specification includes
Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) and Flight Training
2.2.3 MIP—maintenance and inspection procedures
Supplement (FTS) requirements for aircraft that were designed
3. Significance and Use
and manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standards.
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements
3.1 The purpose of this specification is to provide the
for information that shall be provided by the manufacturer or
minimum information necessary for the proper identification
seller of new light sport aircraft, engines, or propellers as a part
and operation of each light sport aircraft.
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 aircraft seeking civil avia-
the documented operating and maintenance instructions speci-
tion authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight
fied in Sections 5 and 6 are to be furnished by the manufacturer
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
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- information plate, printed in English or as defined by the
governing civil aviation authority or agency in which the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. aircraft was initially sold, shall be permanently affixed to the
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- aircraft in a visible location and shall be designed to remain
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- legible for the expected life of the aircraft. The information
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the plate shall be made of steel and have the required information
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- either stamped or engraved onto the plate.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4.2.1 Serial Number—A manufacturer-issued unique identi-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. fying number or code affixed to the aircraft.
4.2.2 Name and Manufacturer, including the name of the
2. Terminology
manufacturer’s city, state, and country.
4.2.3 Model—A manufacturer-issued unique identifying
2.1 Definitions:
name, number or code assigned to each manufactured type of
2.1.1 weight-shift-control, n—powered aircraft with a
aircraft having the same structural design or components.
framed pivoting wing and a fuselage, controllable only in pitch
4.2.4 Date of Manufacture—The date (month and year)
and roll by the pilot’s ability to change the aircraft’s center of
determined by the manufacturer that the aircraft met his
gravity with respect to the wing. Flight control of the aircraft
required design and manufacturing specifications.
depends on the wing’s ability to flexibly deform rather than the
4.2.5 Markings and Placards:
use of control surfaces.
4.2.5.1 The aircraft must be marked with the following
placard: The aircraft operating instructions must be carried
with the aircraft. Occupants must be familiar with information
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.40 on Weight
necessary for safe operation.
Shift.
4.2.5.2 Each marking and placard must be displayed in a
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
conspicuous place and may not be easily erased, disfigured, or
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2457 – 05 (2009).
DOI: 10.1520/F2457-05R18. obscured.
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F2457 − 05 (2018)
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 enviro
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