1.1 The following requirements apply to the documentation of Light Sport Airplanes. This specification covers the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), Flight Training Supplement (FTS), Maintenance Manual, Aircraft Kit Assembly Instructions (KAI), Component Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, Aircraft OEM’s Statement of Compliance, Registration, and Airframe Records information required for aircraft designed and manufactured in accordance with the ASTM Standards.
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for information that shall be provided by the airplane OEM or seller of a new light sport airplane, light sport airplane kit, engines, propellers, or accessories (that is, radio, transponder, instruments, GPS, etc.) as a part of the initial sale or transfer to the first end-user.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to the sale or transfer of used light sport airplane, engines, propellers, or accessories.
1.2 This specification applies to airplanes seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of airworthiness certificates 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 limitations 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.
ASTM F2745-15(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM F2245 Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM F2483 Standard Practice for Maintenance and the Development of Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft
ASTM F2563 Standard Practice for Kit Assembly Instructions of Aircraft Intended Primarily for Recreation*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM F2745-15(2023) history
2023ASTM F2745-15(2023) Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with an Airplane
2015ASTM F2745-15 Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with an Airplane
2011ASTM F2745-11 Standard Specification for Required Product Information to be Provided with an Airplane