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Standard Specification for Design and Performance Requirements for Lighter-Than-Air Light Sport Aircraft
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This specification covers design and performance requirements that apply for the manufacture of lighter-than-air light sport aircraft. Performance requirements for balloons, airships and thermal airships are: proof of compliance; general performance; flight performance; climb; controllability and maneuverability; descent; landing; and stability and control. Structure requirements for airships, thermal airships, balloons and vectored thrust balloons are presented in details. The power plant installation shall be easily accessible for inspection and maintenance. The equipments for airships and free balloons are presented in details. The operating limitations and other information necessary for safe operation shall be established and documented in a flight manual, which will be made available to the pilot upon aircraft delivery.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers design and performance requirements that apply for the manufacture of lighter-than-air light sport aircraft.
1.2 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.
Keywords
Aircraft Operating Instructions; airplane; airship; balloon; design useful load; lighter-than-air; light sport aircraft; pilot operating handbook; rotorcraft; special airworthiness certificate; weight shift control; Airworthiness; Lighter-than-air; Light sport airplane (LSA); Special airworthiness certificate; Weight-shift-control aircraft; ICS Number Code 49.020 (Aircraft and space vehicles in general)
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Document Number
ASTM-F2355-10
Revision Level
2010 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Feb. 1, 2010
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
6 pages
Committee Number
F37.60