1.1 This specification covers international standards for the electrical systems 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 F3231/F3231M-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 F3066/F3066M Standard Specification for Aircraft Powerplant Installation Hazard Mitigation*, 2023-07-18 Update
ASTM F3117/F3117M Standard Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)*, 2023-04-05 Update
ASTM F3235 Standard Specification for Aircraft Storage Batteries*, 2022-08-01 Update
ASTM F3231/F3231M-17 history
2023ASTM F3231/F3231M-23 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems for Aircraft with Combustion Engine Electrical Power Generation
2022ASTM F3231/F3231M-22 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems for Aircraft with Combustion Engine Electrical Power Generation
2021ASTM F3231/F3231M-21 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems for Aircraft with Combustion Engine Electrical Power Generation
2020ASTM F3231/F3231M-20 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems for Aircraft with Combustion Engine Electrical Power Generation
2019ASTM F3231/F3231M-19 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems for Aircraft with Combustion Engine Electrical Power Generation
2017ASTM F3231/F3231M-17 Standard Specification for Electrical Systems in Small Aircraft