New Specification for Aircraft Intended for Water Operations
1. Scope
This specification specifies the minimum requirements for the unique aspects of aircraft intended for water operations. These requirements apply in addition to any other applicable requirements in other standards or as specified in related aircraft integration standards.
Keywords
buoyancy; water; float; hulls; sponsons; spray; light sport
Rationale
There are a small number of useful requirements that have existed in regulations and standards for aircraft designed for water operations for decades. This standard consolidates those into this single standard. These requirements are not for water loads or for structures but rather deal with design, construction, buoyancy, and other aspects.