ASTM F2447-05(2018)

1.1 The following requirements apply for the manufacture of weight-shift-control aircraft. This practice includes the production acceptance test requirements for weight-shift-control aircraft.

1.2 This practice applies to aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.

1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

2.1 The purpose of this practice is to establish that each production aircraft has been assembled properly and operates normally throughout its entire allowable flight envelope.

2.2 If final assembly is completed outside of the main production facility, the manufacturer shall specify the required procedures and what persons are authorized to perform them.