ASTM International Committee F37

1. ASTM International& Committee F37 Welcome to ASTM International. This training module will take you inside the dynamic world of ASTM - the preeminent international standards development organization. You'll learn how ASTM standards are developed and used; how they impact both our global economy and environment, as well as our day-to-day lives; who develops ASTM standards; and how you can get involved in the ASTM standards development process. Welcome to ASTM International. This training module will take you inside the dynamic world of ASTM - the preeminent international standards development organization. You'll learn how ASTM standards are developed and used; how they impact both our global economy and environment, as well as our day-to-day lives; who develops ASTM standards; and how you can get involved in the ASTM standards development process.

2. Member participation from around the world is what makes ASTM a truly international standards development organization. ASTM opens its doors to all interested individuals and organizations from around the globe that want to participate in the Society's consensus process for standards development. This process ensures that all interested parties have an equal vote in determining a standard's content. ASTM's enduring philosophy of consensus without borders helps make ASTM responsive and relevant to the needs of the global marketplace. As a result, more than 40 percent of ASTM's standards are sold outside the United States. Member participation from around the world is what makes ASTM a truly international standards development organization. ASTM opens its doors to all interested individuals and organizations from around the globe that want to participate in the Society's consensus process for standards development. This process ensures that all interested parties have an equal vote in determining a standard's content. ASTM's enduring philosophy of consensus without borders helps make ASTM responsive and relevant to the needs of the global marketplace. As a result, more than 40 percent of ASTM's standards are sold outside the United States.

3. … is to be the foremost developer and provider of consensus standards, related technical information, and services having globally recognized quality and market relevance. Member participation from around the world is what makes ASTM a truly international standards development organization. ASTM opens its doors to all interested individuals and organizations from around the globe that want to participate in the Society's consensus process for standards development. This process ensures that all interested parties have an equal vote in determining a standard's content. ASTM's enduring philosophy of consensus without borders helps make ASTM responsive and relevant to the needs of the global marketplace. As a result, more than 40 percent of ASTM's standards are sold outside the United States. Member participation from around the world is what makes ASTM a truly international standards development organization. ASTM opens its doors to all interested individuals and organizations from around the globe that want to participate in the Society's consensus process for standards development. This process ensures that all interested parties have an equal vote in determining a standard's content. ASTM's enduring philosophy of consensus without borders helps make ASTM responsive and relevant to the needs of the global marketplace. As a result, more than 40 percent of ASTM's standards are sold outside the United States.

4. 4 The ASTM International Standards Development Process Developing Voluntary, Full-Consensus Standards for Materials, Products, Systems & Services World-Wide through Direct-Member participation ASTM International Has Approximately 12,000 Standards Used Internationally ASTM International Standards Reflect the Most Current Technology Because they are Living Documents that are Continually Revised Over 31,000 Members from 123 Countries Participate on ASTM International Committees; Users from 175 countries

5. All stakeholders involved Neutral forum Consensus-based procedures Private and public sector cooperation

6. A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys D01 on Paint D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants D20 on Plastics E50 on Environmental Assessment F04 on Medical Devices F15 on Consumer Products F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices F37 on Light Sport Aircraft F38 on Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems F39 on General and Utility Category Aircraft Electrical Wiring Systems

7. Complexity of the job Urgency of needs Time devoted by members Utilization of new informational technologies

8. Purpose: To support regulatory standards needs Within 20 months [of May 2004] provide increase in safety by defining standards for regulatory reference addressing LSA presently operating without guidance Set world standards for recreational aircraft operations

9. Implementation / Phases to Achieve: 1. Standardize minimum safety, performance, and flight proficiency requirements 2. Install standard controls for QA - ensuring aircraft conform to design criteria 3. Support QA with acceptance tests / procedures requiring completed aircraft to meet reported performance 4. Roadmap the future of LSA by developing additional standards that continue to build a safe LSA environment beyond those initially envisioned 5. Maintain currency and relevancy of standards

10. F37 Snapshot 230 Members 26 Published standards; 6 drafts Over 18 countries participating Users and adoptions in dozens of countries

12. ASTM Light Sport Aircraft Standards Compliance Overview

13. ASTM Standards are available for: Airplane Glider Lighter than Air Powered Parachute Weight Shift Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engines Airframe Emergency Parachute

15. Produce Aircraft Produce Documents Establish Authority Declare Compliance

16. Design, manufacture and test an aircraft meeting the LSA definition using the relevant ASTM standards.

17. Design and Performance Required Equipment Quality Assurance Production Acceptance Aircraft Operating Instructions Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Identification and Recording of Major Repairs and Major Alterations Continued Airworthiness

18. Quality Assurance Administration Satellite manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities Safety monitoring and continuing airworthiness support Overhaul and repair facilities Level of certification for line maintenance, repairs, alterations, heavy maintenance, overhaul, major repairs and task-specific work

19. Present aircraft and documents to aviation authority for a compliance review and an airworthiness inspection.

20. Production Testing Flight Structure Design and Construction Integrity of novel or unusual design feature Materials Fabrication Methods Powerplant Required Equipment

21. Additional requirements for: Glider Towing Minimum Climb Performance Design and Construction Flight Loads Water Loads Design Weights and Center of Gravity Positions Hull and Main Float Load Factors Hull and Main Float Takeoff Conditions

22. Engine Design and Manufacture Airframe Emergency Parachutes Propellers Canopies

23. Program Administration Quality Assurance Manual Quality Assurance Record Revision System Annual Audits

24. Engineering and Manufacture Record of Compliance Configuration Control Production Documentation Special Processes Quality Assurance Inspections Production Acceptance Assignment of QA Duties and Responsibilities

25. Continued Airworthiness Support Assignment of Duties Manufacturer’s Responsibilities Owner/Operator Responsibilities Determination of Corrective Action Notice Of Corrective Action Discontinued Airworthiness Support

26. The standard sets out the duties of both the manufacturer and the owner/operator of a LSA as it relates to continued operational safety. The standard sets out a method for determining when a manufacturer may issue a “mandatory” bulletin. If the issue does not qualify for a mandatory bulletin, then the standard allows for two other types of non-mandatory notices to be issued.

27. SAFETY ALERT for notifications that require immediate action. (FAA final rule asked for this term to be changed to “SAFETY DIRECTIVE”) SERVICE BULLETIN for notifications that do not require immediate action but do recommend future action. NOTIFICATION for notifications that do not necessarily recommend future action but are primarily for promulgation of continued airworthiness information; e.g. revisions to the maintenance manual.

28. Operational Safety Risk Assessment Procedure Used to determine appropriate corrective action based on level of safety effect and safety risk factor.

29. 29 Version 1.1 CA—Risk Assessment ProcessSafety Risk Factor Calculation

31. The standard also establishes the requirements for the support of a product should a manufacturer no longer be able to support the product.

32. General Information Airplane Systems and Description Operating Limitations Weight and Balance information Performance Emergency Procedures Normal Procedures Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing Required Placards and Markings Supplementary Information

33. Each aircraft shall include a handbook All flight speeds will be in CAS

34. Only the manufacturer can approve major repairs and alterations on Special Light Sport Aircraft (NO FAA involvement, NO 337’s) Manufacturer must provide all instructions and specifically designate who can perform the change. Manufacturer, NOT the FAR’s, provides instructions on how to document change in the aircraft records.

35. ASTM LSA Standards as used by Civil Aviation Authorities

36. No production certificate or type certificate is used in this system. Compliance is enforced on an as-needed basis. (So far)

37. 37 The definition of LSA is slightly different than FAA. For instance, CASA defines LSA as having a max stall speed of 45kts at gross and a Vne of no more than 135kts. There is no max cruise speed. CASA has not created any airman certificates specifically to match LSA.