1.1 This specification covers international standards for the flight control aspects of airworthiness and design for “small” aircraft.
1.2 The applicant for a design approval must seek the individual guidance of their respective CAA body concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted this specification (in whole or in part) as a means of compliance to their Small Aircraft Airworthiness regulations (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), refer to ASTM F44 webpage (www.ASTM.org/COMMITTEE/F44.htm) which includes CAA website links.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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 limitations prior to use.
ASTM F3232/F3232M-17 Referenced Document
ASTM F3060 Standard Terminology for Aircraft*, 2020-01-01 Update
ASTM F3061/F3061M Standard Specification for Systems and Equipment in Aircraft*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM F3082/F3082M Standard Specification for Weights and Centers of Gravity of Aircraft*, 2023-09-01 Update
ASTM F3116/F3116M Standard Specification for Design Loads and Conditions*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM F3117 Standard Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft*, 2018-05-01 Update
ASTM F3230 Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM F3232/F3232M-17 history
2023ASTM F3232/F3232M-23a Standard Specification for Flight Controls in Small Aircraft
2023ASTM F3232/F3232M-23 Standard Specification for Flight Controls in Small Aircraft
2020ASTM F3232/F3232M-20 Standard Specification for Flight Controls in Small Aircraft