1.1 This practice covers internationally accepted methods for conducting safety assessments of systems and equipment 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 practice as part of a certification plan. For information on which CAA regulatory bodies have accepted this practice (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 F3230-17 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
SAE ARP4761 Guidance on the safety assessment process for civil aircraft, systems and equipment
ASTM F3230-17 history
2021ASTM F3230-21a Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft
2021ASTM F3230-21 Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft
2020ASTM F3230-20a Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft
2020ASTM F3230-20 Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft
2017ASTM F3230-17 Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft