1.1 This specification covers international standards for the flight recording 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 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 F3228-17 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 F3120/F3120M Standard Specification for Ice Protection for General Aviation Aircraft*, 2020-08-15 Update
ASTM F3233/F3233M Standard Specification for Flight and Navigation Instrumentation in Aircraft*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM F3228-17 history
2021ASTM F3228-21 Standard Specification for Flight Data and Voice Recording in Small Aircraft
2017ASTM F3228-17 Standard Specification for Flight Data and Voice Recording in Small Aircraft