ASTM_F_2426_-_13.pdf

Designation:F242613Standard Guide onWing Interface Documentation for Powered ParachuteAircraft1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2426;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers the manufacture of powered para-chute aircraft and their qualification for certification.1.2 This guide applies to powered parachute aircraft seekingcivil aviation authority approval,in the form of flightcertificates,flight permits,or other like documentation.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and to determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2240 Specification for Manufacturer Quality AssuranceProgram for Powered Parachute AircraftF2241 Specification for ContinuedAirworthiness System forPowered Parachute AircraftF2242 Specification for Production Acceptance Testing Sys-tem for Powered Parachute AircraftF2243 Specification for Required Product Information to beProvided with Powered Parachute AircraftF2244 Specification for Design and Performance Require-ments for Powered Parachute AircraftF2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development ofMaintenance Manuals for Light Sport AircraftF2563 Practice for Kit Assembly Instructions of AircraftIntended Primarily for Recreation3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 powered parachute,naircraft comprised of a flexibleor semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage in such a way thatthe wing is not in position for flight until the aircraft is inmotion,that aircraft has a fuselage with seats,engine,andwheels(or floats),such that the wing and engine cannot beflown without the wheels(or floats)and seat(s).Unique to thepowered parachute is the large displacement between thecenter of lift(high)and the center of gravity(low),which is thependulum effect.The pendulum effect limits angle of attackchanges,provides stall resistance,and maintains flight stability.4.Interface Documentation4.1 Interface documentation is the data necessary for theaircraft manufacturer to complete overall certification toASTM powered parachute standards.The following datarepresents a guide to recommended type,detail,and generalformat for data transfer from a major subcontractor to theaircraft manufacturer.4.2 Manufacturers Reference DocumentsThe followingare reference documents that should be supplied to the manu-facturer by the subcontractor.These are intended to be main-tained at a current status and referenced by documents pro-vided with each delivered product.4.2.1 Quality Assurance ManualIn order to meet therequirements of Specification F2240,it will be necessary forthe manufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontractorsquality assurance manual on file.This manual needs to showthat written procedures are in effect for:4.2.1.1 Drawing control,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,and4.2.1.7 QA audits.4.2.2 Continued AirworthinessIn order to meet the re-quirements of Specification F2241,it will be necessary for themanufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontractorscontinued airworthiness manual on file.4.2.3 Production Acceptance TestingIn order to meet therequirements of Specification F2242,it will be necessary for1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light SportAircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.30 on PowerParachute.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published July 2013.Originally approvedin 2004.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2426 05a(2008).DOI:10.1520/F2426-13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 the manufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontractorsproduction acceptance testing written procedure on file.4.2.4 Maintenance Manual CoordinationIn order to meetthe requirements of Specification F2243,it will be necessaryfor the manufacturer to have a current copy of the subcontrac-tors maintenance manual on file.4.2.5 Statement of Conformance CoordinationIn order tomeet the requirements of Specification F2244,it will benecessary for the manufacturer to have on file a current copy ofthe subcontractors statement of conformance coordinationdocument describing what is covered by the statement ofconformance,as provid