1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers airworthiness requirements for the design of powered fixed wing light sport aircraft, an “airplane.”
1.2 This specification is applicable to the design of a light sport aircraft/airplane as defined by regulations and limited to VFR flight.
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 requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F2316 Specification for Airframe Emergency Parachutes
F2339 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft
F2506 Specification for Design and Testing of Fixed-Pitch or Ground Adjustable Light Sport Aircraft Propellers
F2538 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Compression Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft
F2564 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Glider
F2746 Specification for Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Airplane
Federal Aviation Regulations
EASA Requirements
Other Standards
GAMASpecificationNo. Specification for Pilots Operating Handbook
Keywords
fixed-wing aircraft; light sport airplane;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 49.020 (Aircraft and space vehicles in general)
DOI: 10.1520/F2245-11
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
Citing ASTM Standards
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