ASTM F2512

The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum requirements necessary for the establishment of a quality assurance and production acceptance program for a manufacturer of light airplane UAS.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice establishes the minimum requirements for the development of a Quality Assurance and Production Acceptance Program, to be used for the manufacture of Light Airplane Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

1.2 Other documents relevant to this practice include Practice F 2279, 14 CFR Part 21, 14 CFR Part 23, and 14 CFR Part 43.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address the quality assurance of the data-links, autopilot functions, and control stations.

1.4 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 limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

F2279 Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufacture of Fixed Wing Light Sport Aircraft
14 CFR Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts
14 CFR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards
14 CFR Part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration

Index Terms

light unmanned aircraft system; light unmanned aircraft systems; production acceptance; quality assurance; ICS Number Code 49.020

Citing ASTM Standards

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