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Designation: F2245 − 16c
Standard Specification for

Design and Performance of a Light Sport Airplane1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2245; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F2746 Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

1.1 This specification covers airworthiness requirements for for Light Sport Airplane
the design of powered fixed wing light sport aircraft, an F2840 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Electric
“airplane.” Propulsion Units for Light Sport Aircraft
2.2 Federal Aviation Regulations: 3
1.2 This specification is applicable to the design of a light
14 CFR Part 33 Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines
sport aircraft/airplane as defined by regulations and limited to
14 CFR Part 35 Airworthiness Standards: Propellers
VFR flight.
2.3 EASA Requirements: 4
1.3 Units—The values given in this standard are in SI units CS-22 Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes
and are to be regarded as standard. The values given in CS-E Engines
parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound (or CS-P Propellers
other) units that are provided for information only and are not
2.4 Other Standards:
considered standard. The values stated in each system may not
GAMA Specification No. 1 Specification for Pilot’s Operat-
be exact equivalents. Where it may not be clear, some
ing Handbook5
equations provide the units of the result directly following the
equation. 3. Terminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1 Definitions:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.1 electric propulsion unit, EPU—any electric motor and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- all associated devices used to provide thrust for an electric
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- aircraft.
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
3.1.2 energy storage device, ESD—used to store energy as
2. Referenced Documents part of a Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU). Typical energy
storage devices include but are not limited to batteries, fuel
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
cells, or capacitors.
F2316 Specification for Airframe Emergency Parachutes
F2339 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocat- 3.1.3 flaps—any movable high lift device.
ing Spark Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft 3.1.4 maximum empty weight, WE (N)—largest empty
F2483 Practice for Maintenance and the Development of weight of the airplane, including all operational equipment that
Maintenance Manuals for Light Sport Aircraft is installed in the airplane: weight of the airframe, powerplant,
F2506 Specification for Design and Testing of Light Sport Energy Storage Device (ESD) as part of an Electric Propulsion
Aircraft Propellers Unit (EPU), required equipment, optional and specific
F2538 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocat- equipment, fixed ballast, full engine coolant and oil, hydraulic
ing Compression Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft fluid, and the unusable fuel. Hence, the maximum empty
F2564 Specification for Design and Performance of a Light weight equals maximum takeoff weight minus minimum useful
Sport Glider load: WE = W − WU.
3.1.5 minimum useful load, WU (N)—where WU = W − WE.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F37 on Light
Sport Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F37.20 on Airplane.
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2245 – 16b. DOI: Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov or http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov.
10.1520/F2245-16C.
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3.1.6 night—hours between the end of evening civil twilight 3.2.26.7 VH—maximum speed in level flight with maximum
and the beginning of morning civil twilight. continuous power (corrected for sea level standard conditions)
3.1.6.1 Discussion—Civil twilight ends in the evening when 3.2.26.8 VNE—never exceed speed
the center of the sun’s disc is 6° below the horizon, and begins
in the morning when the center of the sun’s disc is 6° below the 3.2.26.9 VO—operating maneuvering speed
horizon. 3.2.26.10 VS—stalling speed or minimum steady flight
3.1.7 The terms “engine” referring to internal combustion speed at which the airplane is controllable (flaps retracted)
engines and “motor” referring to electric motors for propulsion 3.2.26.11 VS1—stalling speed or minimum steady flight
are used interchangeably within this standard. speed at which the aircraft is controllable in a specific
3.1.8 The term “engine idle” when in reference to electric configuration
propulsion units shall mean the minimum power or propeller 3.2.26.12 VS0—stalling speed or minimum steady flight
rotational speed condition for the electric motor as defined speed at which the aircraft is controllable in the landing
without electronic braking of the propeller rotational speed. configuration
3.2 Abbreviations:
b2 3.2.26.13 VR—ground gust speed
3.2.1 AR—aspect ratio 5 S
3.2.26.14 VX—speed for best angle of climb
3.2.2 b—wing span (m) 3.2.26.15 VY—speed for best rate of climb
3.2.3 c—chord (m) 3.2.27 w—average design surface load (N/m2)
3.2.4 CAS—calibrated air speed (m/s, kts)
3.2.28 W—maximum takeoff or maximum design weight
3.2.5 CL—lift coefficient of the airplane (N)
3.2.6 CD—drag coefficient of the airplane 3.2.29 WE—maximum empty airplane weight (N)
3.2.7 CG—center of gravity 3.2.30 WU—minimum useful load (N)
3.2.8 Cm—moment coefficient (Cm is with respect to c/4 3.2.31 WZWF—maximum zero wing fuel weight (N)
point, positive nose up)
3.2.9 CMO—zero lift moment coefficient 4. Flight
3.2.10 Cn—normal coefficient 4.1 Proof of Compliance:
3.2.11 g—acceleration as a result of gravity = 9.81 m/s2 4.1.1 Each of the following requirements shall be met at the
3.2.12 IAS—indicated air speed (m/s, kts) most critical weight and CG configuration. Unless otherwise
specified, the speed range from stall to VDF or the maximum
3.2.13 ICAO—International Civil Aviation Organization
allowable speed for the configuration being investigated shall
3.2.14 LSA—Light Sport Aircraft be considered.
3.2.15 MAC—mean aerodynamic chord (m) 4.1.1.1 VDF may be less than or equal to VD.
3.2.16 n—load factor 4.1.1.2 VNE must be less than or equal to 0.9VDF and greater
than or equal to 1.1VC. In addition, VNE must be greater than or
3.2.17 n1—airplane positive maneuvering limit load factor
equal to VH.
3.2.18 n2—airplane negative maneuvering limit load factor 4.1.2 The following tolerances are acceptable during flight
3.2.19 n3—load factor on wheels testing:
3.2.20 P—power, (kW) Weight +5 %, −10 %
Weight, when critical +5 %, −1 %
3.2.21 ρ—air density (kg/m3) = 1.225 at sea level standard CG ±7 % of total travel
conditions 4.2 Load Distribution Limits:
3.2.22 POH—Pilot Operating Handbook 4.2.1 The minimum useful load, WU, shall be equal to or
1 greater than the sum of:
3.2.23 q—dynamic pressure ~ N/m 2 ! 5 2 ρV 2
4.2.1.1 An occupant weight of 845 N (190 lbf) for each
3.2.24 RC—climb rate (m/s) occupant seat in aircraft, plus
3.2.25 S—wing area (m2) 4.2.1.2 The weight of consumable substances, such as fuel,
as required for a 1-h flight at Vh. Consumption rates must be
3.2.26 V—airspeed (m/s) based on test results for the specific application.
3.2.26.1 VA—design maneuvering speed 4.2.2 The minimum flying weight shall be determined.
3.2.26.2 VC—design cruising speed 4.2.3 Empty CG, most forward, and most rearward CG shall
3.2.26.3 VD—design diving speed be determined.
4.2.4 Fixed or removable ballast, or both, may be used if
3.2.26.4 VDF—demonstrated flight diving speed
properly installed and placarded.
3.2.26.5 VF—design flap speed 4.2.5 Multiple ESDs may be used if properly installed and
3.2.26.6 VFE—maximum flap extended speed placarded.
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4.3 Propeller Speed and Pitch Limits—Propeller configura- TABLE 1 Pilot Force
tion shall not allow the engine to exceed safe operating limits Pilot force as applied to the controls
Pitch, Roll, Yaw,
established by the engine manufacturer under normal condi- N (lbf) N (lbf) N (lbf)
tions. For temporary application (less than 2 min):

Stick 200 (45) 100 (22.5) {
4.3.1 Maximum RPM shall not be exceeded with full Wheel (applied to rim) 200 (45) 100 (22.5) {
throttle during takeoff, climb, or flight at 0.9VH, and 110 % Rudder pedal { { 400 (90)
For prolonged application: 23 (5.2) 23 (5.2) 110 (24.7)
maximum continuous RPM shall not be exceeded during a
glide at VNE with throttle closed.
4.4 Performance, General—All performance requirements
apply in standard ICAO atmosphere in still air conditions and
at sea level. Speeds shall be given in indicated (IAS) and 4.5.1.3 Full control shall be maintained when retracting and
calibrated (CAS) airspeeds. extending flaps within their normal operating speed range (VSO
4.4.1 Stalling Speeds—Wing level stalling speeds VSO and to VFE).
VS shall be determined by flight test at a rate of speed decrease 4.5.1.4 Lateral, directional, and longitudinal control shall be
of 0.5 m/s2(m/s per second) (1 kt/s) or less, throttle closed, with possible down to VSO.
maximum takeoff weight, and most unfavorable CG. 4.5.2 Longitudinal Control:
4.4.2 Takeoff—With the airplane at maximum takeoff 4.5.2.1 With the airplane trimmed as closely as possible for
weight, full throttle, the following shall be measured using steady flight at 1.3VS1, it must be possible at any speed between
normal takeoff procedures: 1.1VS1 and 1.3VS1 to pitch the nose downward so that a speed
not less than 1.3VS1 can be reached promptly. This must be
NOTE 1—The procedure used for normal takeoff, including flap shown with the airplane in all possible configurations, with
position, shall be specified within the POH.
simultaneous application of full power and nose down pitch
4.4.2.1 Ground roll distance to takeoff on a runway with control, and with power at idle.
minimal grade. 4.5.2.2 Longitudinal control forces shall increase with in-
4.4.2.2 Distance to clear a 15-m (50-ft) obstacle at a climb creasing load factor.
speed of at least 1.3VS1. 4.5.2.3 The control force to achieve the positive limit
4.4.3 Climb—At maximum takeoff weight, flaps in the maneuvering load factor (n1) shall not be less than 70 N in the
position specified for climb within the POH, and full throttle: clean configuration at the aft center of gravity limit. The
4.4.3.1 Rate of climb at VY shall exceed 1.6 m/s (315 control force increase is to be measured in flight from an initial
ft/min). n=1 trimmed flight condition at a minimum airspeed of two
4.4.3.2 Climb gradient at VX shall exceed 1⁄12 . times the calibrated maximum flaps up stall speed.
4.5.2.4 If flight tests are unable to demonstrate a maneuver-
4.4.4 Landing—For landing with throttle closed and flaps
ing load factor of n1, then the minimum control force shall be
extended, the following shall be determined:
proportional to the maximum demonstrated load factor, n1D, as
4.4.4.1 Landing distance from 15 m (50 ft) above ground follows:
when speed at 15 m (50 ft) is 1.3VSO.
4.4.4.2 Ground roll distance with reasonable braking if so
equipped.
f min $ 70N S n 1D 2 1
n1 2 1 D
4.4.5 Balked Landing—The airplane shall demonstrate a 4.5.3 Directional and Lateral Control:
full-throttle climb gradient at 1.3 VSO which shall exceed 1⁄30 4.5.3.1 It must be possible to reverse a steady 30° banked
within 5 s of power application from aborted landing. If the coordinated turn through an angle of 60°, from both directions:
flaps may be promptly and safely retracted without loss of (1) within 5 s from initiation of roll reversal, with the airplane
altitude and without sudden changes in attitude, they may be trimmed as closely as possible to 1.3 VS1, flaps in the takeoff
retracted. position, and maximum takeoff power; and (2) within 4 s from
4.4.5.1 Airplanes with EPU—Balked landing performance initiation of roll reversal, with the airplane trimmed as closely
shall be demonstrated considering minimum remaining avail- as possible to 1.3 VSO, flaps fully extended, and engine at idle.
able ESD power. 4.5.3.2 With and without flaps deployed, rapid entry into, or
recovery from, a maximum cross-controlled slip shall not
4.5 Controllability and Maneuverability: result in uncontrollable flight characteristics.
4.5.1 General: 4.5.3.3 Lateral and directional control forces shall not re-
4.5.1.1 The airplane shall be safely controllable and maneu- verse with increased deflection.
verable during takeoff, climb, level flight (cruise), dive to VDF 4.5.4 Static Longitudinal Stability:
or the maximum allowable speed for the configuration being 4.5.4.1 The airplane shall demonstrate the ability to trim for
investigated, approach, and landing (power off and on, flaps steady flight at speeds appropriate to the climb, cruise, and
retracted and extended) through the normal use of primary landing approach configurations; at minimum and maximum
controls. weight; and forward and aft CG limits.
4.5.1.2 Smooth transition between all flight conditions shall 4.5.4.2 The airplane shall exhibit positive longitudinal sta-
be possible without exceeding pilot force as shown in Table 1. bility characteristics at any speed above 1.1 VS1, up to the
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maximum allowable speed for the configuration being rate of speed reduction must be nearly constant and shall not
investigated, and at the most critical power setting and CG exceed 0.5 m/s2 (m/s per second) (1 kt/s) for turning flight
combination. stalls and shall be 1.5 to 2.5 m/s2 (m/s per second) (3 to 5 kt/s)
4.5.4.3 Stability shall be shown by a tendency for the for accelerated turning stalls. The rate of speed reduction in
airplane to return toward trimmed steady flight after: (1) a both cases is controlled by the pitch control.
“push” from trimmed flight that results in a speed increase, 4.5.8.2 Both turning flight and accelerated turning stalls
followed by a non-abrupt release of the pitch control; and (2) shall be performed: (1) with flaps retracted, at 75 % maximum
a “pull” from trimmed flight that results in a speed decrease, continuous power and at idle; and (2) with flaps extended, at
followed by a non-abrupt release of the pitch control. 75 % maximum continuous power and at idle (speed not to
4.5.4.4 The airplane shall demonstrate compliance with this exceed VFE).
section while in trimmed steady flight for each flap and power (1) Flaps extended conditions include fully extended and
setting appropriate to the following configurations: (1) climb each intermediate normal operating position.
(flaps set as appropriate and maximum continuous power); (2) (2) If 75 % of maximum continuous power results in pitch
cruise (flaps retracted and 75 % maximum continuous power); attitudes greater than 30° for non-aerobatic aircraft, the power
and (3) approach to landing (flaps fully extended and engine at setting may be reduced as necessary as follows, but in no case
idle). be less than 50 % of maximum continuous power.
4.5.4.5 While returning toward trimmed steady flight, the (a) For flaps retracted, the power setting may be reduced
airplane shall: (1) not decelerate below stalling speed VS1; (2) as necessary to not exceed 30° pitch attitude.
not exceed VNE or the maximum allowable speed for the (b) For any flap extended condition, the test may be
configuration being investigated; and (3) exhibit decreasing carried out with the power required for level flight in the
amplitude for any long-period oscillations. respective configuration at maximum landing weight and a
4.5.5 Static Directional and Lateral Stability: speed of 1.4 Vs1.
4.5.5.1 The airplane must maintain a trimmed condition NOTE 2—If the power setting was reduced to prevent exceeding 30°
around the roll and yaw axis with respective controls fixed. pitch attitude, then the POH or Flight Training Supplement must note that
4.5.5.2 The airplane shall exhibit positive directional and the aircraft is not approved for pitch attitudes greater than 30°.
lateral stability characteristics at any speed above 1.2 VS1, up to 4.5.9 Spinning:
the maximum allowable speed for the configuration being 4.5.9.1 For airplanes placarded “no intentional spins,” the
investigated, and at the most critical power setting and CG airplane must be able to recover from a one-turn spin or a 3-s
combination. spin, whichever takes longer, in not more than one additional
4.5.5.3 Directional stability shall be shown by a tendency turn, with the controls used in the manner normally used for
for the airplane to recover from a skid condition after release of recovery.
the yaw control. 4.5.9.2 For airplanes in which intentional spinning is
4.5.5.4 Lateral stability shall be shown by a tendency for the allowed, the airplane must be able to recover from a three-turn
airplane to return toward a level-wing attitude after release of spin in not more than one and one-half additional turn.
the roll control from a slip condition. 4.5.9.3 In addition, for either 4.5.9.1 or 4.5.9.2:
4.5.5.5 The airplane shall demonstrate compliance with this (1) For both the flaps-retracted and flaps-extended
section while in trimmed steady flight for each flap and power conditions, the applicable airspeed limit and limit maneuvering
setting appropriate to the following configurations: (1) climb load factor may not be exceeded.
(flaps as appropriate and maximum continuous power); (2) (2) There may be no excessive control forces during the
cruise (flaps retracted and 75 % maximum continuous power); spin or recovery.
and (3) approach to landing (flaps fully extended and engine at (3) It must be impossible to obtain uncontrollable spins
idle). with any use of the controls.
4.5.6 Dynamic Stability—Any oscillations shall exhibit de- (4) For the flaps-extended condition, the flaps may be
creasing amplitude within the appropriate speed range (1.1 VS1 retracted during recovery.
to maximum allowable speed specified in the POH, both as 4.5.9.4 For those airplanes of which the design is inherently
appropriate to the configuration). spin resistant, such resistance must be proven by test and
documented. If proven spin resistant, the airplane must be
4.5.7 Wings Level Stall—It shall be possible to prevent more
placarded “no intentional spins” but need not comply with
than 20° of roll or yaw by normal use of the controls during the
4.5.9.1 – 4.5.9.3.
stall and the recovery at all weight and CG combinations.
4.5.8 Turning Flight and Accelerated Turning Stalls: 4.6 Vibrations—Flight testing shall not reveal, by pilot
4.5.8.1 With the airplane initially trimmed for 1.5 VS, observation, heavy buffeting (except as associated with a stall),
turning flight and accelerated turning stalls shall be performed excessive airframe or control vibrations, flutter (with proper
in both directions as follows: While maintaining a 30° coordi- attempts to induce it), or control divergence, at any speed from
nated turn, apply sufficient pitch control to maintain the VSO to VDF.
required rate of speed reduction until the stall is achieved. After 4.7 Ground and Water Control and Stability:
the stall, level flight shall be regained without exceeding 60° of 4.7.1 It must be possible to taxi, takeoff, and land while
additional roll in either direction. No excessive loss of altitude maintaining control of the airplane, up to the maximum
nor tendency to spin shall be associated with the recovery. The crosswind component specified within the POH.
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4.7.2 Wheel brakes must operate so as not to cause unpre- to be reliable. In other cases, substantiating load tests must be
dictable airplane response or control difficulties. made. Dynamic tests, including structural flight tests, are
4.7.3 A seaplane or amphibian may not have dangerous or acceptable if the design load conditions have been simulated.
uncontrollable porpoising characteristics at any normal oper- Substantiating load tests should normally be taken to ultimate
ating speed on the water. design load.
4.8 Spray Characteristics—Spray may not dangerously ob- 5.1.4.2 Certain parts of the structure must be tested as
scure the vision of the pilots or damage the propeller or other specified in 6.9.
critical parts of a seaplane or amphibian at any time during 5.2 Flight Loads:
taxiing, take-off, and landing. 5.2.1 General:
5.2.1.1 Flight load factors, n, represent the ratio of the
5. Structure
aerodynamic force component (acting normal to the assumed
5.1 General: longitudinal axis of the airplane) to the weight of the airplane.
5.1.1 Loads: A positive flight load factor is one in which the aerodynamic
5.1.1.1 Strength requirements are specified in terms of limit force acts upward, with respect to the airplane.
loads (the maximum loads to be expected in service) and 5.2.1.2 Compliance with the flight load requirements of this
ultimate loads (limit loads multiplied by prescribed factors of section must be shown at each critical weight distribution
safety). Unless otherwise provided, prescribed loads are limit within the operating limitations specified in the POH.
loads. 5.2.1.3 Maximum Zero Wing Fuel Weight, WZWF—The
5.1.1.2 Unless otherwise provided, the air, ground, and maximum allowable weight of the airplane without any fuel in
water loads must be placed in equilibrium with inertia forces, the wing tank(s) must be established if it is less than maximum
considering each item of mass in the airplane. These loads must design weight, W.
be distributed to conservatively approximate or closely repre- 5.2.2 Symmetrical Flight Conditions:
sent actual conditions. 5.2.2.1 The appropriate balancing horizontal tail loads must
5.1.1.3 If deflections under load would significantly change be accounted for in a rational or conservative manner when
the distribution of external or internal loads, this redistribution determining the wing loads and linear inertia loads correspond-
must be taken into account. ing to any of the symmetrical flight conditions specified in
5.1.1.4 Appendix X1 – Appendix X5 provide, within the 5.2.2 to 5.2.6.
limitations specified within the appendix, a simplified means of 5.2.2.2 The incremental horizontal tail loads due to maneu-
compliance with several of the requirements set forth in 5.2.1 vering and gusts must be reacted by the angular inertia of the
to 5.7.3 that can be applied as one (but not the only) means to airplane in a rational or conservative manner.
comply. 5.2.2.3 In computing the loads arising in the conditions
5.1.2 Factor of Safety: prescribed above, the angle of attack is assumed to be changed
5.1.2.1 Unless otherwise provided in 5.1.2.2, an ultimate suddenly without loss of air speed until the prescribed load
load factor of safety of 1.5 must be used. factor is attained. Angular accelerations may be disregarded.
5.1.2.2 Special ultimate load factors of safety shall be
5.2.2.4 The aerodynamic data required for establishing the
applied to the following:
loading conditions must be verified by tests, calculations, or by
2.0 × 1.5 = 3.0 on castings conservative estimation. In the absence of better information,
1.2 × 1.5 = 1.8 on fittings
2.0 × 1.5 = 3.0 on bearings at bolted or pinned joints subject to rotation the maximum negative lift coefficient for rigid lifting surfaces
4.45 × 1.5 = 6.67 on control surface hinge-bearing loads except ball may be assumed to be equal to −0.80. If the pitching moment
and roller bearing hinges
coefficient, Cmo, is less than 60.025, a coefficient of at least
2.2 × 1.5 = 3.3 on push-pull control system joints
1.33 × 1.5 = 2 on cable control system joints, lap belt/shoulder harness fittings 60.025 must be used.
(including the seat if belt/harness is attached to it) 5.2.3 Flight Loads Envelope (V-n Diagram)—Compliance
5.1.3 Strength and Deformation: shall be shown at any combination of airspeed and load factor
5.1.3.1 The structure must be able to support limit loads on the boundaries of the flight loads envelope. The flight loads
without detrimental, permanent deformation. At any load up to envelope represents the envelope of the flight loading condi-
limit loads, the deformation shall not interfere with safe tions specified by the criteria of 5.2.4 and 5.2.5 (see Fig. 1).
operation. 5.2.3.1 General—Compliance with the strength require-
5.1.3.2 The structure must be able to support ultimate loads ments of this subpart must be shown at any combination of
without failure for at least 3 s. However, when proof of airspeed and load factor on and within the boundaries of a
strength is shown by dynamic tests simulating actual load flight loads envelope similar to the one in Fig. 1 that represents
conditions, the 3-s limit does not apply. the envelope of the flight loading conditions specified by the
5.1.4 Proof of Structure—Each design requirement must be maneuvering and gust criteria of 5.2.5 and 5.2.6 respectively.
verified by means of conservative analysis or test (static, 5.2.3.2 Maneuvering Envelope—Except where limited by
component, or flight), or both. maximum (static) lift coefficients, the airplane is assumed to be
5.1.4.1 Compliance with the strength and deformation re- subjected to symmetrical maneuvers resulting in the following
quirements of 5.1.3 must be shown for each critical load limit load factors: (1) the positive maneuvering load factor
condition. Structural analysis may be used only if the structure specified in 5.2.5.1 at speeds up to VD; and (2) the negative
conforms to those for which experience has shown this method maneuvering load factor specified in 5.2.5.2 at speeds up to VD.
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FIG. 1 Flight Loads Envelope (V-n Diagram)
5.2.3.3 Gust Envelope—The airplane is assumed to be 5.2.5.2 The negative limit maneuvering load factor n2 may
subjected to symmetrical vertical gusts in level flight. The not be greater than −2.0.
resulting limit load factors must correspond to the conditions 5.2.5.3 Loads with wing flaps extended: (1) if flaps or other
determined as follows: (1) positive (up) and negative (down) similar high lift devices are used, the airplane must be designed
gusts of 15 m/s (49.2 ft/s) at VC; and (2) positive and negative for n1 = 2.0 with the flaps in any position up to VF; and (2) n2
gusts of 7.5 m/s (24.6 ft/s) at VD (see Fig. 1). = 0.
5.2.4 Design Airspeeds: 5.2.5.4 Loads with speed control devices: (1) if speed
5.2.4.1 Design Maneuvering Speed, VA: control devices such as speed brakes or spoilers are used, the
V A 5 V S · =n 1 airplane must be designed for a positive limit load factor of 3.0
with the devices extended in any position up to the placard
W device extended speed; and (2) maneuvering load factors lower
VS 5
! 1
2
ρC LMAXS
, ~ m/s !
than those specified in 5.2.5 may be used if the airplane has
design features that make it impossible to exceed these in
where: flight.
VS = computed stalling speed at the design maximum weight 5.2.6 Gust Load Factors—The airplane must be designed
with the flaps retracted, and for the loads resulting from:
n1 = positive limit maneuvering load factor used in design. 5.2.6.1 The gust velocities specified in 5.2.3.3 with flaps
5.2.4.2 Design Flap Speed, VF—For each landing setting, retracted, and
VF must not be less than the greater of: (1) 1.4 VS, where VS is 5.2.6.2 Positive and negative gusts of 7.5 m/s (24.6 ft/s)
the computed stalling speed with the wing flaps retracted at the nominal intensity at VF with the flaps fully extended.
maximum weight; and (2) 2.0 VSO, where VSO is the computed NOTE 3—In the absence of a more rational analysis, the gust load
stalling speed with wing flaps fully extended at the maximum factors may be computed by the method of Appendix X4.
weight.
5.2.4.3 Design Cruising Speed, VC—(1) VC may not be less 5.2.7 Unsymmetrical Flight Conditions—The airplane is
assumed to be subjected to the unsymmetrical flight conditions
than 2.45=W/S ; and (2) VC need not be greater than 0.9 VH at
of 5.2.7.1 and 5.2.7.2. Unbalanced aerodynamic moments
sea level.
about the center of gravity must be reacted in a rational or
5.2.4.4 Design Dive Speed, VD: conservative manner considering the principal masses furnish-
V D 5 1.4 3 V Cmin ing the reacting inertia forces.
5.2.7.1 Rolling Conditions—The airplane shall be designed
where:
for the loads resulting from the roll control deflections and
VC min = required minimum cruising speed. speeds specified in 5.7.1 in combination with a load factor of
5.2.5 Limit Maneuvering Load Factors: at least two thirds of the positive maneuvering load factor
5.2.5.1 The positive limit maneuvering load factor n1 may prescribed in 5.2.5.1. The rolling accelerations may be ob-
not be less than 4.0. tained by the methods given in X3.4. The effect of the roll
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control displacement on the wing torsion may be accounted for prescribed in 5.3.1 through 5.7.3. In computing the hinge
by the method of X3.4.2 and X3.4.3. moments, reliable aerodynamic data must be used. In no case
5.2.7.2 Yawing Conditions—The airplane must be designed may the load in any part of the system be less than those
for the yawing loads resulting from the vertical surface loads resulting from the application of 60 % of the pilot forces
specified in 5.5. described in 5.3.3. In addition, the system limit loads need not
5.2.8 Special Conditions for Rear Lift Truss: exceed the loads that can be produced by the pilot. Pilot forces
5.2.8.1 If a rear lift truss is used, it must be designed for used for design need not exceed the maximum pilot forces
conditions of reversed air flow at a design speed of: prescribed in 5.3.3.
5.3.3 Loads Resulting from Limit Pilot Forces—The main
V 5 0.65 Œ W
S
14.5 control systems for the direct control of the airplane about its
longitudinal, lateral, or yaw axis, including the supporting
where: points and stops, must be designed for the limit loads resulting
W/S = wing loading, N/m2. from the limit pilot forces as follows:
5.3.3.1 Pitch—445 N (100 lbf) at the grips of the stick or
5.2.8.2 Either aerodynamic data for the particular wing
wheel.
section used, or a value of CL equaling −0.8 with a chord-wise
distribution that is triangular between a peak at the trailing 5.3.3.2 Roll—180 N (40.5 lbf) at the grip(s) of the stick or
edge and zero at the leading edge, must be used. wheel.
5.2.9 Engine Torque—The engine mount and its supporting 5.3.3.3 Yaw—580 N (130 lbf) acting forward on one rudder
structure must be designed for the effects of: pedal.
5.2.9.1 The limit torque corresponding to takeoff power and 5.3.3.4 The rudder control system must be designed to a
propeller speed acting simultaneously with 75 % of the limit load of 580 N (130 lbf) per pedal acting simultaneously on both
loads from flight condition of 5.2.5.1. pedals in the forward direction.
5.2.9.2 The limit torque corresponding to maximum con- 5.3.4 Dual-Control Systems—Dual-control systems must be
tinuous power and propeller speed acting simultaneously with designed for the loads resulting from each pilot applying 0.75
the limit loads from flight condition of 5.2.5.1. times the load specified in 5.3.3 with the pilots acting in
5.2.9.3 For conventional reciprocating engines with positive opposition.
drive to the propeller, the limit torque to be accounted for in 5.3.5 Secondary Control Systems—Secondary control
5.2.9.1 and 5.2.9.2 is obtained by multiplying the mean torque systems, such as those for flaps and trim control must be
by one of the following factors: designed for the maximum forces that a pilot is likely to apply.
For four-stroke engines: 5.3.6 Control System Stiffness and Stretch—The amount of
(1) 1.33 for engines with five or more cylinders; or control surface or tab movement available to the pilot shall not
(2) 2, 3, 4, or 8 for engines with four, three, two, or one be dangerously reduced by elastic stretch or shortening of the
cylinders, respectively. system in any condition.
For two-stroke engines: 5.3.7 Ground Gust Conditions—The control system from
(1) 2 for engines with three or more cylinders; or the control surfaces to the stops or control locks, when
(2) 3 or 6, for engines with two or one cylinders, respec- installed, must be designed for limit loads due to gusts
tively. corresponding to the following hinge moments:
5.2.9.4 For conventional electric motors with positive drive M S 5 k·C S ·S S ·q (1)
to the propeller, the limit torque to be accounted for in 5.2.9.1
and 5.2.9.2 is obtained by multiplying the mean torque by 1.33. where:
5.2.10 Side Load on Engine Mount: MS = limit hinge moment,
5.2.10.1 The engine mount and its supporting structure must CS = mean chord of the control surface aft of the hinge line,
be designed for a limit load factor in a lateral direction, for the SS = area of the control surface aft of the hinge line,
side load on the engine mount, of not less than 1.5. q = dynamic pressure corresponding to an airspeed of 20
5.2.10.2 The side load prescribed in 5.2.10.1 may be as- m/s (38 kts), and
sumed to be independent other flight conditions. k = limit hinge moment coefficient due to ground gust =
5.2.10.3 If applicable, the nose wheel loads of 5.8.1.7 must 0.75.
also be considered. 5.3.8 Control Surface Mass Balance Weights—If applicable
5.3 Control Surface and System Loads: shall be designed for:
5.3.1 Control Surface Loads—The control surface loads 5.3.8.1 The n = 16 limit load normal to the surface, and
specified in 5.3.3 through 5.7.3 are assumed to occur in the 5.3.8.2 The n = 8 limit load fore and aft and parallel to the
conditions described in 5.2.2 through 5.2.6. hinge line.
5.3.2 Control System Loads—Each part of the primary 5.3.9 The motion of wing flaps on opposite sides of the
control system situated between the stops and the control plane of symmetry must be synchronized by a mechanical
surfaces must be designed for the loads corresponding to at interconnection unless the airplane has safe flight characteris-
least 125 % of the computed hinge moments of the movable tics with the wing flaps retracted on one side and extended on
control surfaces resulting from the loads in the conditions the other.
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5.3.10 All primary controls shall have stops within the (1) The part of the vertical surface above the horizontal
system to withstand the greater of pilot force, 125 % of surface surface with 80 % of that loading applied to the part below the
loads, or ground gust loads (see 5.3.7). horizontal surface or wing, and
5.4 Horizontal Stabilizing and Balancing Surfaces: (2) The part of the vertical surface below the horizontal
5.4.1 Balancing Loads: surface or wing with 80 % of that loading applied to the part
5.4.1.1 A horizontal stabilizing surface balancing load is the above the horizontal surface or wing.
load necessary to maintain equilibrium in any specified flight 5.5.3.3 The end plate effects of outboard fins or winglets
condition with no pitching acceleration. must be taken into account in applying the yawing conditions
5.4.1.2 Horizontal stabilizing surfaces must be designed for of 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 to the vertical surfaces in 5.5.3.2.
the balancing loads occurring at any point on the limit 5.5.3.4 When rational methods are used for computing
maneuvering envelope and in the air-brake and wing-flap loads, the maneuvering loads of 5.5.1 on the vertical surfaces
positions specified in 5.2.5.3. and the n = 1 horizontal surface or wing load, including
5.4.2 Maneuvering Loads—Horizontal stabilizing surfaces induced loads on the horizontal surface or wing and moments
must be designed for pilot-induced pitching maneuvers im- or forces exerted on the horizontal surfaces or wing, must be
posed by the following conditions: applied simultaneously for the structural loading condition.
5.4.2.1 At speed VA, maximum upward deflection of pitch 5.6 Supplementary Conditions for Stabilizing Surfaces:
control surface, 5.6.1 Combined Loads on Stabilizing Surfaces:
5.4.2.2 At speed VA, maximum downward deflection of 5.6.1.1 With the airplane in a loading condition correspond-
pitch control surface, ing to A or D in Fig. 1 (whichever condition leads to the higher
5.4.2.3 At speed VD, one-third maximum upward deflection balance load) the loads on the horizontal surface must be
of pitch control surface, and combined with those on the vertical surface as specified in
5.4.2.4 At speed VD, one-third maximum downward deflec- 5.5.1. It must be assumed that 75 % of the loads according to
tion of pitch control surface. 5.4.2 for the horizontal stabilizing surface and 5.5.1 for the
vertical stabilizing surface are acting simultaneously.
NOTE 4—In 5.4.2, the following assumptions should be made: the
airplane is initially in level flight, and its altitude and airspeed do not 5.6.1.2 The stabilizing surfaces and fuselage must be de-
change. The loads are balanced by inertia forces. signed for asymmetric loads on the stabilizing surfaces which
5.4.3 Gust Loads—The horizontal stabilizing surfaces must would result from application of the highest symmetric ma-
be designed for the loads resulting from: neuver loads of 5.4.2 so that 100 % of the horizontal stabilizer
5.4.3.1 The gust velocities specified in 5.2.3.3 with flaps surface loading is applied to one side of the plane symmetry
retracted, and and 70 % on the opposite side.
5.4.3.2 Positive and negative gusts of 7.5 m/s (24.6 ft/s) 5.6.2 Additional Loads Applying to V-Tails—An airplane
nominal intensity at VF with the flaps fully extended. with a V-tail must be designed for a gust acting perpendicular
to one of the surfaces at speed VC. This condition is supple-
NOTE 5—In the absence of a more rational analysis, the horizontal mental to the equivalent horizontal and vertical cases previ-
surfaces gust loads may be computed by the method of Appendix X5. ously specified.
5.5 Vertical Stabilizing Surfaces: 5.7 Ailerons, Wing Flaps, and Special Devices:
5.5.1 Maneuvering Loads—The vertical stabilizing surfaces 5.7.1 Ailerons—The ailerons must be designed for control
must be designed for maneuvering loads imposed by the loads corresponding to the following conditions:
following conditions: 5.7.1.1 At speed VA, the full deflection of the roll control.
5.5.1.1 At speed VA, full deflection of the yaw control in 5.7.1.2 At speed VD, one-third of the full deflection of the
both directions. roll control.
5.5.1.2 At speed VD, one-third full deflection of the yaw 5.7.2 Flaps—Wing flaps, their operating mechanisms, and
control in both directions. supporting structure must be designed for the critical loads
5.5.2 Gust Loads: occurring in the flaps-extended operating range with the flaps
5.5.2.1 The vertical stabilizing surfaces must be designed to in any position. The effects of propeller slipstream, correspond-
withstand lateral gusts of the values prescribed in 5.2.3.3. ing to takeoff power, must be taken into account at an airspeed
NOTE 6—In the absence of a more rational analysis, the vertical surfaces of not less than 1.4 VS, where VS is the computed stalling speed
gust loads may be computed by the method in Appendix X5.2. with flaps fully retracted at the design weight. For investigating
5.5.3 Outboard Fins or Winglets: the slipstream effects, the load factor may be assumed to be
5.5.3.1 If outboard fins or winglets are on the horizontal 1.0.
surfaces or wings, the horizontal surfaces or wings must be 5.7.3 Special Devices—The loadings for special devices
designed for their maximum load in combination with loads using aerodynamic surfaces, such as slots and spoilers, must be
induced by the fins or winglets and moments or forces exerted determined from test data or reliable aerodynamic data that
on the horizontal surfaces or wings by the fins or winglets. allows close estimates.
5.5.3.2 If outboard fins or winglets extend above and below 5.8 Ground Load Conditions:
the horizontal surface, the critical vertical surface loading (the 5.8.1 Basic Landing Conditions—The requirements for the
load per unit area determined in accordance with 5.5.1 and basic landing conditions are given in 5.8.1.1 to 5.8.1.3, Table 2,
5.5.2) must be applied to: and Fig. 2.
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TABLE 2 Basic Landing Conditions
NOTE 1—
K = 0.25
L = 2⁄3 = ratio of the assumed wing lift to the airplane weight
n = nj + 2⁄3 = load factor
nj = load factor on wheels in accordance with 5.8.1
NOTE 2—See Fig. 2 for the airplane landing conditions.
Tail Wheel Type Nose Wheel Type
Level Landing with
Level Tail-down Level Landing with Tail-Down
Condition Nose Wheel Just
Landing Landing Inclined Reactions Landing
Clear of Ground
Vertical component at CG nW nW nW nW nW
Fore and aft component at CG KnW 0 KnW KnW 0
Lateral component in either direction at CG 0 0 0 0 0
Shock absorber deflection (rubber or 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
spring shock absorber), %
Tire deflection Static Static Static Static Static
Main wheel loads (Vr) (n-L)W (n-L)Wb/d (n−L)Wa’/d’ (n-L)W (n-L)W
(both wheels) (Dr ) KnW 0 KnWa’/d’ KnW 0
Tail (nose) wheels (Vr) 0 (n-L)Wa/d (n-L)Wb’/d’ 0 0
Loads (Dr) 0 0 KnWb’/d’ 0 0
5.8.1.1 The load factor on the wheels, nj, may be computed 5.8.1.8 For the conditions in 5.8.1.4 to 5.8.1.7, the shock
as follows: absorbers and tires are assumed to be in their static position.
d 5.9 Water Load Conditions:
h1
3 5.9.1 The structure of seaplanes and amphibians must be
nj 5
ef 3 d designed for water loads developed during takeoff and landing
where: with the airplane in any attitude likely to occur in normal
h = drop height, m50.0132 =W⁄S with W⁄S in N/m2, but operations at appropriate forward and sinking velocities under
the most severe sea conditions likely to be encountered. Unless
h larger than 0.23 m (9.1 in.), sufficient satisfactory service experience is available, a rational
d = total shock absorber travel, m = dtire + dshock, analysis of the water loads, or the methods specified in
ef = shock efficiency, and Appendix X6 may be used.
ef × d = 0.5 × d for tire and rubber or spring shocks, or
= 0.5 × dtire + 0.65 × dshock for hydraulic shock 5.10 Emergency Landing Conditions:
absorbers. 5.10.1 The structure must be designed to protect each
5.8.1.2 If nj is larger than 3.33, all concentrated masses occupant during emergency landing conditions when occu-
(engine, fuel tanks, occupant seats, ballast, etc.) must be pants (through a lap belt and at least one shoulder harness) as
substantiated for a limit landing load factor of nj + 0.67 = n well as any concentrated weight located behind or above the
which is greater than 4. occupant (such as engine, baggage, fuel, ESD, ballast, and so
5.8.1.3 The usual ultimate factor of safety of 1.5 applies to forth), experience the static inertia loads corresponding to the
these conditions, unless a drop test from the reserve energy following ultimate load factors (these are three independent
height, hr = 1.44h, shows that a lower factor may be used. If conditions):
the shock absorber is of a fast energy absorbing type, the 5.10.1.1 n = 3 up,
ultimate loads are the limit load multiplied by the conservative 5.10.1.2 n = 9 (n = 10 for engines and ESD(s)) forward, and
reserve energy factor of 1.2. 5.10.1.3 n = 1.5 lateral.
5.8.1.4 Side Load Conditions—The requirements for the
side load conditions on the main wheels in a level attitude are 5.11 Other Loads:
given in Fig. 3. 5.11.1 Tie-Down Points—Tie-down points shall be designed
5.8.1.5 Braked Roll Conditions—The requirements for the for the maximum wind at which the airplane may be tied down
braked roll conditions on the main wheels in a level attitude are in the open. VR = 20 m/s (38 kts) minimum as given in 5.3.7
given in Fig. 4. may be used.
5.8.1.6 Supplementary Conditions for Tail Wheel—The re- 5.11.2 Parachute System Loads—If the aircraft is to be
quirements for the tail wheel conditions in a tail down attitude equipped with an emergency parachute system (Ballistic Re-
are given in Fig. 5. covery System), the attachment point(s) to the airframe must
5.8.1.7 Supplementary Conditions for Nose Wheel—The be designed in accordance with Specification F2316.
requirements for supplementary conditions for nose wheels are 5.11.3 Loads from Single Masses—The attachment means
given in Fig. 6 (the static load is at the combination of weight for all single masses which are part of the equipment for the
and CG that gives the maximum loads). airplane must be designed to withstand loads corresponding to
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FIG. 2 Basic Landing Conditions
the maximum design load factors to be expected from the 6.3 Fabrication Methods—Manufactured parts, assemblies,
established flight and ground loads. and completed airplanes shall be produced in accordance with
the manufacturer’s quality assurance and production accep-
6. Design and Construction tance test procedures.
6.1 General—The integrity of any novel or unusual design
feature having an important bearing on safety shall be estab- 6.4 Self-Locking Nuts—No self-locking nut shall be used on
lished by test. any bolt subject to rotation in operation unless a nonfriction
locking device is used in addition to the self-locking device.
6.2 Materials—Materials shall be suitable and durable for
the intended use. Design values (strength) must be chosen so 6.5 Protection of Structure—Protection of the structure
that no structural part is under strength as a result of material against weathering, corrosion, and wear, as well as suitable
variations or load concentration, or both. ventilation and drainage, shall be provided as required.
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FIG. 3 Side Load Conditions
FIG. 4 Braked Roll Conditions
FIG. 5 Supplementary Conditions for Tail Wheel
6.6 Accessibility—Accessibility for critical structural ele-

ments and control system inspection, adjustment, maintenance,
and repair shall be provided.
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FIG. 6 Supplementary Conditions for Nose Wheel
6.7 Rigging—Unless specified otherwise, rigging and de- 6.10.2.4 SAE Aerospace Standards AS8049, Performance
rigging must be able to be performed by persons having no Standards for Seats in Civil Rotorcraft, Transport Aircraft, and
more than average skill. It must be possible to inspect the General Aviation Aircraft.
airplane easily for correct rigging and safe-tying. 6.10.2.5 Safety belts that meet 49 CFR Part 571.209.
6.8 Proof of Design—Fulfillment of the design requirements 6.10.2.6 Technical Standard Order TSO-C114, Torso Re-
for the airplane shall be determined by conservative analysis, straint Systems.
or tests, or a combination of both. Structural analysis alone 6.11 Airspeed Indication System:
may be used for validation of the structural requirements only 6.11.1 The airspeed indication system must be calibrated in
if the structure conforms to those for which experience has flight to determine the system error from VS0 to VH.
shown this method to be reliable. Flight tests to limit load 6.11.2 The airspeed indication system error, including posi-
factors at maximum takeoff weight and at speeds from VA to tion error, but excluding the airspeed indicator instrument
the maximum allowable speed for the configuration being calibration error, may not exceed 5 kts or 5 %, whichever is
investigated are an acceptable proof (see 5.1.3 and 5.1.4). greater, throughout the following speed ranges:
6.9 Control System-Operation Test—It must be shown by 6.11.2.1 1.3 VS0 to VH with flaps retracted.
functional tests that the control system installed on the airplane 6.11.2.2 1.3 VS0 to VFE with flaps extended.
is free from interference, jamming, excessive friction, and NOTE 7—For the purposes of determining IAS, error values in the range
excessive deflection when the control system design loads (see from VH to VNE may be extrapolated.
5.3) are applied to the controls and the surfaces. The control 6.12 Angle of Attack (AOA) System—If installed, angle of
system stops must withstand those loads. attack systems shall meet the following requirements:
6.10 Pilot Compartment: 6.12.1 The system shall clearly and intuitively indicate the
6.10.1 Pilot comfort, appropriate visibility (instruments, approach, or trend, to critical AOA.
placards, and outside), accessibility, ability to conduct an 6.12.2 The AOA must not provide information that is
emergency escape, and ability to reach all controls for smooth misleading or that is in conflict with other aircraft systems or
and positive operation shall be provided. equipment.
6.10.2 Occupant lap belts, harnesses, and baggage 6.12.3 The proper function of the AOA system must be
restraints, and their attachments to the structure shall be verified by flight test.
designed for the maximum load factors corresponding to the 6.13 Airplanes with EPU:
specified ground and flight conditions including the emergency 6.13.1 Potential risk of local or overall high temperature,
landing conditions prescribed in 5.10 and the special factors of toxic or chemically aggressive emission or other likely threat
safety in 5.1.2.2. A straight pull test of each assembly (lap belt resulting from the ESD installation and operation must be
as one assembly and shoulder harness as a separate assembly, identified.
if not continuous) of at least 7600 N (1710 lbf) for at least 3 s 6.13.2 Potentially affected structure, systems, other compo-
without failure is considered sufficient for demonstrating com- nents of the aircraft or occupant(s) shall be identified. Protec-
pliance of the belt and harness materials and associated tion against the identified risks shall be provided. This may
stitching to the requirements of 6.10.2. The use of any one of include, but is not limited to firewalls, heat shielding, electrical
the following approved safety belts shall be acceptable without isolation, ventilation or drainage.
further testing: 6.13.3 Adequacy of firewalls as defined in 7.6 used to shield
6.10.2.1 Technical Standard Order TSO-C22f, Safety Belts. ESD must be considered for the individual risk case.
6.10.2.2 Technical Standard Order TSO-C22g, Safety Belts. 6.13.4 To supplement isolation barriers or firewalls, fire
6.10.2.3 SAE Aerospace Standards AS8043B, Restraint suppression-abatement methods may be considered and uti-
Systems for Civil Aircraft. lized if demonstrated by actual testing, or, fire proof vents may
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be incorporated into the design to discharge combustion 7.3.1 The unusable fuel quantity for each tank must be
products clear of the aircraft. established by tests and shall not be less than the quantity at
6.14 Floats and Hulls: which the first evidence of engine fuel starvation occurs under
6.14.1 Floats—Each main float must have: each intended flight operation and maneuver.
6.14.1.1 A buoyancy of at least 1.8 times the portion of the 7.3.2 Tanks must be protected against wear from vibrations
maximum static weight which that float is expected to carry in and their installation shall be able to withstand the applicable
fresh water; and inertia loads.
6.14.1.2 Enough watertight compartments to provide rea- 7.3.3 Fuel tanks shall be designed to withstand a positive
sonable assurance that the seaplane or amphibian will stay pressure of 24.5 kPa (3.55 psi) (2.5-m (8.2-ft) water column).
afloat without capsizing if any two compartments of the main 7.3.4 The filler must be located outside the passenger
floats are flooded. compartment and spilled fuel must be prevented from entering
6.14.2 Hulls—Hulls must be designed and arranged so that or accumulating in any enclosed part of the airplane.
the hull, auxiliary floats and tires (if used), will keep the 7.3.5 Each tank must be vented. The vent must discharge
airplane afloat without capsizing in fresh water. clear of the airplane.
6.14.3 Auxiliary Floats—Auxiliary floats must be arranged 7.3.6 There must be at least one drain to allow safe
so that when completely submerged in fresh water, they drainage. A drainable sediment bowl located at the lowest point
provide a righting moment of at least 1.5 times the upsetting in the fuel system may be used instead of the drainable sump
moment caused by the seaplane or amphibian being tilted. in the fuel tank.
7.3.7 A fuel strainer and filter accessible for inspection,
7. Powerplant cleaning, or replacement must be included in the system.
7.1 Installation: 7.3.7.1 There must be a fuel filter between the tank outlet
7.1.1 The powerplant installation shall be easily accessible and the engine. A filter screen installed to a sediment bowl
for inspection and maintenance. (gascolator) or a separate filter are acceptable.
7.1.2 The powerplant attachment to the airframe is part of 7.3.7.2 There must be one or more strainers inside each fuel
the structure and shall withstand the applicable load factors. tank that protect each tank outlet (excluding drains and vents)
7.1.3 Propeller-Engine-Airframe Interactions—In the ab- by reducing the risk of foreign objects or contamination in the
sence of a more rigorous approach, powerplant installations fuel tank restricting the fuel supply to the engine. Use of a
must be shown to have satisfactory endurance in accordance cylindrical strainer with 3 to 7 openings per centimetre, a
with the requirements described in 7.1.3.1 – 7.1.3.3 without minimum diameter matching at least the flow diameter of the
failure, malfunction, excessive wear, or other anomalies. outlet, and an effective filtration length of at least twice its
7.1.3.1 One hundred hours (100 h) of flight operations for diameter is acceptable.
any approved propeller, engine, and engine mount combina- 7.3.8 The fuel lines must be properly supported and pro-
tion. The testing must be completed on a single set of tected from vibrations and wear.
hardware, inclusive of engine, propeller, and engine mount. 7.3.9 Fuel lines located in an area subject to high heat
7.1.3.2 A modification to an existing installation that com- (engine compartment) must be fire resistant or protected with a
plies with the requirement described in 7.1.3.1 involving only fire-resistant covering.
a propeller or engine mount change shall complete 25 h of 7.3.10 There must be a fuel shutoff valve accessible to the
flight operations. For the purposes of this requirement, propel- pilot while wearing a seat belt or harness.
ler pitch changes to an otherwise approved installation are not 7.4 Oil System—If an engine is provided with an oil system,
considered to be a propeller change. it must be:
7.1.3.3 Aircraft performance, controllability,
7.4.1 Capable of supplying the engine with an adequate
maneuverability, and structural flight testing may be counted
quantity of oil at a temperature not exceeding the maximum
toward the requirements of this section.
established by the engine manufacturer, and
NOTE 8—Compliance with 7.1.3 is considered an acceptable demon- 7.4.2 The oil tank or radiator, or both, must be installed to
stration that the engine, propeller, airframe interaction does not exhibit withstand the applicable inertia loads and vibrations, and the
vibration or other operational anomalies.
oil breather (vent) must be resistant to blockage caused by
7.2 Engines and Propellers: icing. Oil foam from the breather shall not constitute a hazard.
7.2.1 Installed engines shall conform to Practice F2339,
7.5 Induction System—If the airplane is provided with an
Practice F2538, or Practice F2840, or shall be type certificated
induction system, the system shall be designed to minimize the
or otherwise approved under 14 CFR Part 33, CS-E, or CS-22
potential of carburetor icing.
Subpart H standards.
7.2.2 Installed propellers shall conform to Specification 7.6 Fire Prevention—The engine, if enclosed, must be
F2506 or shall be type certificated or otherwise approved under isolated from the rest of the airplane by a firewall or shroud. It
14 CFR Part 35, CS-P, or CS-22 Subpart J standards. must be constructed as far as practical to prevent liquid, gas, or
NOTE 9—Type certified items may be subject to additional regulatory flames, or a combination thereof, from entering the airplane.
maintenance requirements. The use of any one of the following materials shall be
7.3 Fuel System—If the airplane is provided with a fuel acceptable without further testing:
system then: 7.6.1 Stainless steel, not less than 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) thick,
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7.6.2 Mild steel (corrosion-protected), not less than 0.46 9.1.1.5 Language and Localization—The language used in
mm (0.018 in.) thick, or markings and placards may be adjusted to accommodate
7.6.3 Alternative materials that provide protection equiva- language and localization concerns. For example, the word
lent to 7.6.1 or 7.6.2. “aeroplane” may be substituted for the word “airplane”.
7.7 EPU Wiring—If the aircraft is provided with a EPU 9.1.2 Instrument Markings:
then: 9.1.2.1 When markings are on an instrument cover, there
7.7.1 Wiring must be properly supported to prevent exces- must be means to maintain the correct alignment of the cover
sive vibration and withstand loads due to inertial forces during with the face of the instrument.
flight. 9.1.2.2 Markings must be large enough to be clearly visible
7.7.2 Wiring carrying the power consumed by the electric to the pilot.
motor must be supported such that any possibility for wire 9.1.2.3 Airspeed Indicator—Each airspeed indicator must
chafing, shorting, or adverse contact with the airframe is be marked at the corresponding indicated airspeed as follows:
eliminated. (1) Flap Operating Range—A continuous white marker
7.7.3 Wiring connected to components of the airplane, with the lower limit at VS0 established under 4.4.1 and the
between which relative motion could exist, must have provi- upper limit at VFE. For airplanes without flaps, this marker is
sions for flexibility. not required.
(2) Normal Operating Range—A continuous green marker
8. Required Equipment with the lower limit at VS established under 4.4.1 and the upper
8.1 The aircraft shall be designed with the following mini- limit at VC established under 5.2.4.3.
mum instrumentation and equipment: (3) Caution Range—A continuous yellow marker extend-
8.2 Flight and Navigation Instruments: ing from upper limit of the green marker specified in Item 2
8.2.1 Airspeed indicator, and (above) to the VNE line specified in Item 4 (below).
8.2.2 Altimeter. (4) Never Exceed Speed, VNE—A red line perpendicular to
the movement direction of the indicator.
8.3 Powerplant Instruments:
9.1.3 Pilot Warning—A placard that specifies the kinds of
8.3.1 Fuel quantity indicator (or equivalent for EPU),
operation to which the airplane is limited or from which it is
8.3.2 Tachometer (RPM),
prohibited and that the airplane is to be operated according to
8.3.3 Engine “kill” switch (or equivalent for EPU), and
the limitations in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook. The kinds of
8.3.4 Engine instruments as required by the engine manu-
operation specified on the placard must be within the limits
facturer.
given in 9.2.
8.4 Miscellaneous Equipment—Other Than EPU: 9.1.4 Passenger Warning—“This aircraft was manufactured
8.4.1 If installed, an electrical system shall include a master in accordance with Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness standards
switch and overload protection devices (fuses or circuit break- and does not conform to standard category airworthiness
ers). requirements.”
8.4.2 The electric wiring shall be sized according to the load 9.1.5 Spinning—“NO INTENTIONAL SPINS” if appli-
of each circuit. cable (see 4.5.9).
8.4.3 The battery installation shall withstand all applicable
9.1.6 Occupant Safety Restraint System—The occupant re-
inertia loads.
straint system must have a permanent and legible marking
8.4.4 Battery containers shall be vented outside of the
stating compliance with ASTM F2245, the working load rating
airplane (see 6.5).
(see 6.10.2), and the date of manufacture. The use of approved
8.5 Safety Belts and Harnesses—There must be a lap belt safety belts listed in 6.10.2.1, 6.10.2.2, 6.10.2.3, 6.10.2.4,
and at least one shoulder harness for each occupant and 6.10.2.5, or 6.10.2.6 shall be deemed acceptable.
adequate means to restrain the baggage.
9.2 Kinds of Operation:
9. Operating Limitations and Information 9.2.1 Flight operations are limited to VMC (visual meteo-
9.1 Markings and Placards: rological conditions).
9.1.1 General: 9.2.2 Flight operations in IMC (instrument meteorological
9.1.1.1 The airplane must contain the markings and placards conditions) are prohibited.
specified within this section and any additional information, 9.3 Operating Limitations:
instrument markings, and placards required for safe operation 9.3.1 Operating Maneuvering Speed, VO—Should be set to
if it has unusual design, operating, or handling characteristics. adequately protect the structure from full or abrupt single
9.1.1.2 Each marking and placard prescribed in this section control input in pitch and is defined as the lesser of:
must be displayed in a conspicuous place and may not be easily 9.3.1.1 V S =n 1 , where VS is the flight-tested stall speed in
erased, disfigured, or obscured. CAS,
9.1.1.3 The units of measurement used on placards must be
the same as those used on the corresponding equipment. 9.3.1.2 The VA that was used in design, or
9.1.1.4 The placards and marking information in this section 9.3.1.3 A value less than the one in 9.3.1.1 or 9.3.1.2 that
must be furnished in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook. meets the stated objective.
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10. Pilot’s Operating Handbook 11. Keywords
10.1 Each airplane shall include a Pilot’s Operating Hand- 11.1 fixed-wing aircraft; light sport airplane
book (POH) that conforms to Specification F2746 or the
guidelines for format and content of GAMA Specification No.
1.
ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
A1. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANES USED TO TOW GLIDERS
A1.1 Applicability A1.5 Structure and Strength Requirements

A1.1.1 This annex is applicable to light sport airplanes that A1.5.1 Strength requirements for the aircraft structure shall
are to be used to tow gliders. take into account the effects of loads arising from towing
equipment that is installed on the aircraft in accordance with
A1.2 Minimum Climb Performance While Towing A1.6.
A1.2.1 The aircraft must be capable of achieving a gradient
A1.6 Design and Construction
of climb while towing of at least 1⁄18, while not exceeding the
maximum placarded towing speed of the towing aircraft, or the A1.6.1 Glider Towing Equipment Installations:
maximum safe towing speed of the aircraft being towed. A1.6.1.1 The maximum all up takeoff weight of the glider to
be towed, including pilot and all equipment, shall be selected
A1.2.2 The aircraft must be capable of achieving a rate of
by the manufacturer.
climb while towing of at least 0.75 m/s (46 m/min or 152
ft/min), while not exceeding the maximum placarded towing A1.6.1.2 The maximum glider towing speed (VT), shall be
speed of the towing aircraft, or the maximum safe towing selected by the manufacturer. The VT shall be at least 1.3VS,
speed of the aircraft being towed. where VS is the computed stalling speed of the aircraft in the
cruise configuration without a glider in tow.
NOTE A1.1—Compliance with this section must take into account the
performance and control capabilities of both the towing aircraft and the A1.6.1.3 Tow equipment attach points on the airframe shall
aircraft being towed. In order to account for varying performance and have limit and ultimate factors of safety of not less than 1.0 and
control capabilities on the part of the towed aircraft, the manufacturer of 1.5 respectively, when loads equal to 1.2 of the nominal
the towing aircraft may specify a maximum weight and maximum drag for strength of the weak link (see A1.6.1.5) are applied through the
the towed aircraft at each speed for which the towing aircraft is approved towing hook installation for the following conditions, simulta-
for tow operations, such that the required climb performances can be
achieved. Compliance with this section is then shown when the towed neously with the loads arising from the most critical normal
aircraft is safely controllable under tow at a speed for which its drag and accelerations (as defined in the normally applicable require-
weight are within these prescribed maximum weight and drag limits. ments for structure and strength) at the speed VT. The appli-
cable conditions are as follows:
A1.2.3 When towing gliders that are type certificated as
(1) The speed is assumed to be at the maximum glider
sailplanes, powered sailplanes or that are Light Sport Gliders in
towing speed VT, and
compliance with Specification F2564, the minimum climb rate
(2) The load at the towing hook installation is assumed to
that must be achieved as required in A1.2.2 is 1.50 m/s (90
be acting in each of the following directions, relative to the
m/min or 295 ft/min). The climb angle requirement as per longitudinal centerline of the aircraft: horizontally backwards;
A1.2.1 does not apply to this case. backwards and upwards at 40° to the horizontal; backwards
A1.3 Controllability and Maneuverability and downwards at 20° to the horizontal; and horizontally
backwards and 25° sideways in both directions.
A1.3.1 The tow aircraft shall be safely controllable and A1.6.1.4 The towing hook shall be of a quick release type.
maneuverable during all ground and flight operations appli- It shall be established by test that when the release control is
cable to normal towing operations, including both deliberate operated simultaneously with loads equal to 10 % and 180 %
and inadvertent release of the glider being towed. of the nominal strength of the weak link (see A1.6.1.5) applied
A1.4 Stability to the towing hook in each of the directions prescribed in
A1.6.1.3(2): (1) the tow cable will be released; (2) the released
A1.4.1 It shall be possible to conduct normal towing cable will clear the aircraft structure and control surfaces at full
operations, including both deliberate and inadvertent release of surface travel in each of the directions prescribed in A1.6.1.7;
the glider being towed, without incurring any dangerous and (3) the pilot effort required shall not be less than 20 N (4.5
reduction in the stability of the aircraft. lbf) nor greater than 100 N (22.5 lbf).
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A1.6.1.5 The release control shall be located so that the no case the angles may be reduced below 20° in up/down and
pilot can operate it without having to release any other primary sidewards direction, including a joint up or down and side-
flight control. wards deflection with this angle.
A1.6.1.6 The maximum strength of any weak link that may
be interposed in the towing cable shall be established. For the A1.7 Operating Limitations
determination of loads to be applied for the purpose of this A1.7.1 Operating limitations applicable to towing opera-
section, the strength of the weak link shall not be less than 900 tions must be established and included in the Pilot’s Operating
N (202.3 lbf). Handbook, to include at a minimum:
A1.6.1.7 For purposes of testing for control surface opera- A1.7.1.1 The maximum permissible towing speed (VT).
tion and structural interference between towing cable and A1.7.1.2 The maximum weak link strength (may be speci-
aircraft components other than the towing hook or any other fied in terms of the weight of the glider to be towed).
device designed to guide the towing cable under towing loads, A1.7.1.3 The maximum permissible all up weight of the
the angles defined in A1.6.1.3(2) may be reduced on the basis glider to be towed.
of test results or operational experience that supports this A1.7.1.4 When the performance values as required in
selection to be safe and conservative for the specific aircraft, A1.2.3 have not been demonstrated, a limitation must be
considering the complete range of gliders permitted to be provided to exclude towing of the types of gliders as specified
towed as specified in the operating limitations as per A1.7. In in A1.2.3.
A2. LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT TO BE FLOWN AT NIGHT
A2.1 Applicability A2.6.8 One attitude indicator.

A2.1.1 This annex is applicable to light sport airplanes that A2.7 Lighting Requirements
are to be flown at night.
A2.7.1 Instrument Lights—The instrument lights must:
A2.2 Flight A2.7.1.1 Make each instrument and control easily readable
A2.2.1 No additional requirements for night operations. and discernible;
A2.7.1.2 Be installed so that their direct rays and rays
A2.3 Structure reflected from the windshield or other surface are shielded
A2.3.1 No additional requirements for night operations. from the pilot’s eyes;
A2.7.1.3 Have dimmer(s) capable of decreasing the inten-
A2.4 Design and Construction sity of all instrument, radio, and control lighting; and
A2.4.1 No additional requirements for night operations. A2.7.1.4 Have enough distance or insulating material be-
tween current carrying parts and the housing so that vibration
A2.5 Powerplant in flight will not cause shorting.
A2.5.1 A powerplant that has been specifically approved for A2.7.1.5 A cabin dome light is not an instrument light.
night operations and complies with Section 7. A2.7.2 Position Lights:
A2.7.2.1 General—Each part of each position light system
A2.6 Required Equipment
must meet the applicable requirements of this specification and
A2.6.1 Instrument lights as specified in A2.7.1; each system as a whole must meet the requirements of A2.7.2.6
A2.6.2 Position lights as specified in A2.7.2; – A2.7.2.11.
A2.7.2.2 Left and Right Position Lights—Left and right
A2.6.3 An aviation red or aviation white anti-collision light position lights must consist of a red and a green light spaced
system specified in A2.7.3; laterally as far apart as practicable and installed on the airplane
A2.6.4 If the aircraft is operated for hire, one electric such that, with the airplane in the normal flying position, the
landing light specified in A2.7.4; red light is on the left side and the green light is on the right
A2.6.5 An adequate source of electrical energy for all side.
installed electrical and radio equipment specified in A2.9.2; A2.7.2.3 Rear Position Light—The rear position light must
be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail or
A2.6.6 One spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each on each wing tip.
kind required, that are accessible to the pilot in flight if fuses A2.7.2.4 Light Covers and Color Filters—Each light cover
are installed; or color filter must be at least flame-resistant and may not
A2.6.7 One switch for each: position lights, anti-collision change color or shape or lose any appreciable light transmis-
light system, and if installed, landing light, taxi light, and cabin sion during normal use.
light as specified in A2.9.1; and A2.7.2.5 Position light system dihedral angles.
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A2.7.2.6 Position Light System Dihedral Angles: values in A2.7.2.10 if the overlap intensity in Area A is not
(1) Except as provided in (5) of this section, each position more than 10 % of peak position light intensity and the overlap
light must, as installed, show unbroken light within the intensity in Area B is not more than 2.5 % of peak position
dihedral angles described in this section. light intensity.
(2) Dihedral angle L (left) is formed by two intersecting (3) Rear position light installation—A single rear position
vertical planes, the first parallel to the longitudinal axis of the light may be installed in a position displaced laterally from the
airplane, and the other at 110° to the left of the first, as viewed plane of symmetry of an airplane if: (1) the axis of the
when looking forward along the longitudinal axis. maximum cone of illumination is parallel to the flight path in
(3) Dihedral angle R (right) is formed by two intersecting level flight; and (2) there is no obstruction aft of the light and
vertical planes, the first parallel to the longitudinal axis of the between planes 70° to the right and left of the axis of maximum
airplane, and the other at 110° to the right of the first, as viewed illumination.
when looking forward along the longitudinal axis. A2.7.2.8 Minimum Intensities in the Horizontal Plane of
(4) Dihedral angle A (aft) is formed by two intersecting Position Lights—Each position light intensity must equal or
vertical planes making angles of 70° to the right and to the left, exceed the applicable values in the following table:
respectively, to a vertical plane passing through the longitudi- Dihedral Angle Angle from Right or Left Intensity
nal axis, as viewed when looking aft along the longitudinal (Light Included) of Longitudinal Axis, (Candles)
Meausured from Dead Ahead
axis. L and R (red and green) 0° to 10°----------------------------- 40
(5) If the rear position light, when mounted as far aft as 10° to 20°----------------------------- 30
practicable in accordance with Sec. 2.7.2(c), cannot show 20° to 110°----------------------------- 5
A (rear white)--------------- 110° to 180°----------------------------- 20
unbroken light within dihedral angle A (as defined in (4) of this
section), a solid angle or angles of obstructed visibility totaling A2.7.2.9 Minimum Intensities in any Vertical Plane of
not more than 0.04 steradians is allowable within that dihedral Position Lights—Each position light intensity must equal or
angle, if such solid angle is within a cone whose apex is at the exceed the applicable values in the following table:
rear position light and whose elements make an angle of 30° Angle above or below the horizontal plane Intensity
with a vertical line passing through the rear position light (see 0°------------------------------------------------------ 1.00 I.
0° to 5°------------------------------------------------- 0.90 I.
Fig. A2.1). 5° to 10°-------------------------------------------------- 0.80 I.
A2.7.2.7 Position Light Distribution and Intensities: 10° to 15°------------------------------------------------- 0.70 I.
15° to 20°------------------------------------------------- 0.50 I.
(1) General—The intensities prescribed in this section 20° to 30°------------------------------------------------- 0.30 I.
must be provided by new equipment with each light cover and 30° to 40°-------------------------------------------------- 0.10 I.
color filter in place. Intensities must be determined with the 40° to 90°-------------------------------------------------- 0.05 I.
light source operating at a steady value equal to the average A2.7.2.10 Maximum Intensities in Overlapping Beams of
luminous output of the source at the normal operating voltage Position Lights—No position light intensity may exceed the
of the airplane. The light distribution and intensity of each applicable values in the following table, except as provided in
position light must meet the requirements of the section on A2.7.2.7 (2)(c):
position lights. Maximum Intensity
(2) Position Lights—The light distribution and intensities Overlaps Area A Area B
(candles) (candles)
of position lights must be expressed in terms of minimum Green in dihedral angle L---------------------------------- 10 1
intensities in any vertical plane, and maximum intensities in Red in dihedral angle R------------------------------------- 10 1
overlapping beams, with dihedral angles L, R, and A, and must Green in dihedral angle A---------------------------------- 5 1
Red in dihedral angle A------------------------------------- 5 1
meet the following requirements: Rear white in dihedral angle L----------------------------- 5 1
(a) Intensities in the horizontal plane—Each intensity in Rear white in dihedral angle R----------------------------- 5 1
the horizontal plane (the plane containing the longitudinal axis
where:
of the airplane and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of
the airplane) must equal or exceed the values in A2.7.2.8. Area A = all directions in the adjacent dihedral angle that
(b) Intensities in any vertical plane—Each intensity in any pass through the light source and intersect the
vertical plane (the plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane) common boundary plant at more than 10° but less
must equal or exceed the appropriate value in A2.7.2.9, where than 20°, and
Area B = all directions in the adjacent dihedral angle that
I is the minimum intensity prescribed in A2.7.2.8 for the
pass through the light source and intersect the
corresponding angles in the horizontal plane.
common boundary plane at more than 20°.
(c) Intensities in overlaps between adjacent signals—No
intensity in any overlap between adjacent signals may exceed A2.7.2.11 Color Specifications—Each position light color
the values in A2.7.2.10, except that higher intensities in must have the applicable International Commission on Illumi-
overlaps may be used with main beam intensities substantially nation chromaticity coordinates as follows:
greater than the minima specified in A2.7.2.8 and A2.7.2.9, if (1) Aviation Red—y is not greater than 0.335; and z is not
the overlap intensities in relation to the main beam intensities greater than 0.002.
do not adversely affect signal clarity. When the peak intensity (2) Aviation Green—x is not greater than 0.440 – 0.320 y;
of the left and right position lights is more than 100 candles, x is not greater than y – 0.170; and y is not less than 0.390 –
the maximum overlap intensities between them may exceed the 0.170 x.
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NOTE 1—On the side view drawing, draw a line through the light center perpendicular to the aircraft longitudinal axis. Draw a second line upward
through the light center to the most aft point on the vertical stabilizer. The angle Z between the two lines is limited by the airworthiness rules to 30°.
Fig. A2.1 shows an example of angle Z.
NOTE 2—On the rear view drawing, draw angle W, which is formed by two lines drawn upward from the light center to the maximum right and left
obstructions with angle Z. When a protrusion causes a very small zone of obstruction, it may be discounted, unless total obstructions are near the
regulatory limit. When a rear view drawing is not available, a combination of other drawings or measurements on the actual aircraft can be used to
determine angle W.
NOTE 3—Multiple angle Z degrees by angle W degrees to obtain the amount of obstruction in square degrees. The method is conservative, as
obstructions as wide as angle W may not exist throughout angle Z. Convert the measurement to steradians by dividing the square degree value by 3284.
The number 3284 is a conversion factor to obtain steradians from square degrees.
FIG. A2.1 Rear Position Light Obstructions
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(3) Aviation White—x is not less than 0.300 and not greater A2.7.4.1 No dangerous glare is visible to the pilots,
than 0.540; y is not less than "x – 0.040" or "y0 – 0.010", A2.7.4.2 The pilot is not seriously affected by halation,
whichever is the smaller; and y is not greater than "x + 0.020" A2.7.4.3 It provides enough light for night operations, and
nor "0.636 – 0.400x"; where y0 is the y coordinate of the A2.7.4.4 It does not cause a fire hazard in any configuration.
Planckian radiator for the value of x considered.
A2.8 Avionics—Must be illuminated in accordance with
A2.7.3 Anticollision Light System: A2.7.1.
A2.7.3.1 General—The airplane must have an anti-collision
light system that: (1) consists of one or more anti-collision A2.9 Electrical Requirements
lights located so that their light will not impair the flight A2.9.1 Switches—Each switch must be:
crewmembers’ vision or detract from the conspicuity of the A2.9.1.1 Rated by the switch manufacturer to carry its
position lights; and (2) meets the requirements of A2.7.3.2 circuit’s current;
through A2.7.3.6. A2.9.1.2 For circuits containing incandescent lamps, have a
A2.7.3.2 Field of Coverage—The system must consist of minimum in-rush rating of 15 times the lamp’s continuous
enough lights to illuminate the vital areas around the airplane, current;
considering the physical configuration and flight characteristics A2.9.1.3 Constructed with enough distance or insulating
of the airplane. The field of coverage must extend in each material between current carrying parts and the housing so that
direction within at least 75° above and 75° below the horizon- vibration in flight will not cause shorting;
tal plane of the airplane, except that there may be solid angles A2.9.1.4 Accessible to the pilot;
of obstructed visibility totaling not more than 0.5 steradians. A2.9.1.5 Labeled as to operation and the circuit controlled;
A2.7.3.3 Flashing Characteristics—The arrangement of the and
system, that is, the number of light sources, beam width, speed A2.9.1.6 Illuminated in accordance with A2.7.1.
of rotation, and other characteristics, must give an effective
flash frequency of not less than 40, nor more than 100, cycles A2.9.2 Circuit Protection Requirements—Circuit overload
per minute. The effective flash frequency is the frequency at protection (fuses or circuit breakers) must:
which the airplane’s complete anti-collision light system is A2.9.2.1 Be installed on each circuit containing wiring,
observed from a distance, and applies to each sector of light, equipment, or other components rated for less than the maxi-
including any overlaps that exist when the system consists of mum output of the battery and alternator or generator;
more than one light source. In overlaps, flash frequencies may A2.9.2.2 Be appropriately rated for each component in-
exceed 100, but not 180, cycles per minute. stalled on the protected circuit;
A2.7.3.4 Color—Each anti-collision light must be either A2.9.2.3 Be accessible to and in clear view of the pilot
aviation red or aviation white and must meet the applicable when installed on circuits containing:
requirements of A2.7.2.11. (1) Required equipment,
A2.7.3.5 Light Intensity—The minimum light intensities in (2) Equipment essential to safety of flight unless redundant
any vertical plane, measured with the red filter (if used) and function is installed,
expressed in terms of "effective" intensities, must meet the (3) Switchable circuit protection installed to accommodate
requirements of A2.7.3.6. The following relation must be aircraft operating procedures.
assumed: A2.9.2.4 Open before the conductor emits smoke; and
t2
A2.9.2.5 Automatic re-set circuit breakers may not be used.
* t1
I ~ t ! dt
A2.9.3 Electrical Energy Requirements—The total continu-
Ie 5 (A2.1)
0.21 ~ t 2 2 t 1 ! ous electrical load may not exceed 80 % of the total rated
where: generator or alternator output capacity.
Ie = effective intensity (candles), A2.9.4 Conductor Requirements—Any wire or other mate-
I(t) = instantaneous intensity as a function of time, and rial intended to conduct electricity must be:
t2 – t1 = flash time interval. A2.9.4.1 Rated to carry its circuits current;
Normally, the maximum value of effective intensity is A2.9.4.2 For wiring rated to 150°C, 600 V minimum;
obtained when t2 and t1 are chosen so that the effective A2.9.4.3 Constructed with enough distance or insulating
intensity is equal to the instantaneous intensity at t2 and t1. material between current carrying conductors so that vibration
A2.7.3.6 Minimum Effective Intensities for Anti-collision in flight will not cause shorting; and
Lights—Each anti-collision light effective intensity must equal A2.9.4.4 Where used, insulating material must have, at a
or exceed the applicable values in the following table. minimum, the equivalent or better properties of either PTFE
Angle above or below Effective intensity
-polytetrafluoroethylene (commonly known by the trade name,
the horizontal plane (candles) TEFLON) or ETFE-(Frequently referred to by the trade name,
0° to 5°----------------------------- 400 TEFZEL) a copolymer of PTFE and of polyethylene including:
5° to 10°----------------------------- 240
10° to 20°----------------------------- 80
(1) Temperature,
20° to 30°----------------------------- 40 (2) Abrasion resistance,
30° to 75°----------------------------- 20 (3) Cut-through resistance,
A2.7.4 Taxi and Landing Lights—Each taxi and landing (4) Chemical resistance,
light must be designed and installed so that: (5) Flammability,
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(6) Smoke generation, A2.11 Learning Documents
(7) Flexibility,
A2.11.1 FAA AC 20-30B—Aircraft position light and anti-
(8) Creep (at temperature), and
(9) Arc propagation resistance. collision light instillations.
A2.11.2 A2.10.2 FAA AC 65-15A Chapter 11—Aircraft
A2.10 Operating Instructions (AOI)
Electrical Systems.
A2.10.1 Electrical system description must be included for
night.
A3. ROADABLE AIRPLANES
A3.1 Scope successful completion of that transition shall be documented in

A3.1.1 This annex provides additional requirements for the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH).6
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) airplanes that are also capable of A3.4.2.2 If determined to be a maintenance activity, the
being driven as a motor vehicle. process for the transition between modes shall be documented
in the Maintenance Manual.7
A3.2 Usage A3.4.3 The transition between road and flight modes shall
A3.2.1 It remains the obligation of the manufacturer to be accomplished in such a way that a standard preflight
identify and address all other applicable regulations and safety inspection can detect an incomplete or malfunctioning transi-
standards for the road use of the roadable airplane. tion.
A3.4.3.1 The procedure for verifying successful transition
A3.2.2 Questions regarding motor vehicle regulations or completion from road to flight modes shall be included in the
safety standards should be directed by the Manufacturer to the POH.
appropriate automotive authority or standards body. A3.4.3.2 If a procedure is recommended by the manufac-
A3.2.3 Where applicable motor vehicle regulations or turer (or is required per A3.5.4) for verifying successful
safety standards are silent on a topic addressed here, this annex transition completion from flight to road modes, it shall also be
shall take priority. included in the POH.
NOTE A3.1—Wherever possible and appropriate, the possibility of an
A3.3 Terminology incorrect or incomplete transition should be minimized through the use of
A3.3.1 Road Mode—A configuration intended for moving positive mechanical means, redundancy, or other design features.
the vehicle on the ground under its own power for a purpose A3.4.4 Transition mechanisms shall be protected from be-
other than flight (for example, driving on public roads, not ing activated unintentionally or while the vehicle is in motion.
taxiing). When in such configuration, the airplane may be
A3.5 Vehicle Controls
referred to as a motor vehicle.
A3.5.1 All controls must not interfere with any other
A3.3.2 Flight Mode—A configuration intended for moving controls over their full range of motion unless the interference
the airplane under its own power primarily for the purpose of is a deliberate result of controls being disabled or connected in
flight (for example, taxi, takeoff roll, airborne flight, a given mode of operation.
touchdown, landing roll, and taxi to a complete stop after
landing, not driving to the airport). A3.5.2 Control mechanisms for one vehicle mode shall not
adversely impact vehicle operation or controllability in the
A3.4 Conversion and Transition Mechanisms/Processes other mode(s).
A3.4.1 Conversion and transition mechanisms/processes A3.5.3 Design loading conditions for any control system
shall not interfere with safe operation in either flight or road shall include those expected to be seen in all modes of
mode. operation, including those resulting from or occurring while a
control device is not in operation (for example, during transi-
A3.4.2 The manufacturer shall identify in the airplane’s tion). Expected modes of operation may be limited by operat-
documentation whether the transition between road and flight ing limitations specified in the POH (for example, wind
modes is considered an operational activity or a maintenance limitations for transitioning between modes).
activity.
A3.4.2.1 If determined to be an operational activity, the 6
Specification F2746 is also applicable.
process for the transition between modes and how to verify 7
Practice F2483 is also applicable.
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A3.5.4 For any control that is disconnected and reconnected Manufacturers must determine the impact that this road use
as part of the transition process, it must be possible for the fatigue loading might have on components that are critical to
operator to detect a failure during normal preflight or pre-drive continued safe flight and landing.
inspection, including verification of positive control indication.
NOTE A3.3—For roadable airplanes intended for use on improved roads
A3.5.4.1 Non-operational conditions shall be clearly differ- and highways, the suspension load cases given in A3.6.3.1 are considered
entiated from operational conditions to minimize false positive sufficient to encompass anticipated fatigue loading. For other operational
inspection results, for example, positive flight control indica- environments (for example, unimproved roads), additional static and
tion should not be possible in any condition other than a fatigue loading might need to be considered.
flight-worthy condition. A3.6.3 Suspension Loads—If the same components are used
A3.5.4.2 Indicators and inspection techniques specific to the as landing gear and as road suspension, they must be designed
controls in the conversion process shall be documented in the for the loading imposed by road use as well as the landing
POH. loads applicable to Light Sport Airplanes. Road load cases
A3.5.5 Road and flight controls must behave in a manner shall include, but might not be limited to, the following limit
that is intuitive in each mode. loading conditions.
A3.5.5.1 If the active use of multiple directional or throttle A3.6.3.1 General Loads—For each wheel, a maximum
controls is required during any phase of operation, they shall be combined loading case that includes the simultaneous applica-
designed such that the pilot can safely control the vehicle while tion at the point of contact between the tire and the road of:
switching between controls. (1) A maximum accelerated vertical bump load; in the
absence of a more rational calculation, a load 3 times the static
A3.6 Road Load Cases and Structure wheel loading may be used for operation on improved roads;
A3.6.1 Additional load cases are applicable to road vehicles (2) A maximum lateral acceleration as determined by the
beyond those applicable to airplanes. maximum coefficient of static friction of the tire on dry
A3.6.1.1 Different roadable airplanes may have substan- pavement under the maximum accelerated vertical bump-load;
tively different intended road uses with differences in usage it is not necessary to use a load greater than 0.5 times the static
environment, road speed, configuration, and other characteris- load in A3.6.3.1(1); and
tics. Due to the resulting large variety of road regulatory and (3) A maximum longitudinal acceleration as determined by
usage environments (as discussed in A3.2) for a given roadable the maximum coefficient of static friction of the tire on dry
airplane, the relevant following subsections shall be applied pavement under the maximum accelerated vertical bump-load;
along with any third party requirements or regulations. Sub- it is not necessary to use a load greater than 0.8 times the static
sections below that are marked as “general” are intended to load in A3.6.3.1(1).
apply to all LSA roadable airplanes. A3.6.3.2 Braking Loads—The maximum longitudinal accel-
A3.6.1.2 Compliance with the following is to be shown in eration from A3.6.3.1(3) applied simultaneously with the
addition to the load cases applicable to all LSA airplanes and torque generated on the wheel by the braking system during an
may be shown by any combination of test, analysis, or emergency braking situation.
appropriate qualitative methods. A3.6.3.3 Steering Loads—The loads resulting from holding
the steerable tires in a fixed position while applying the
NOTE A3.2—The variety of acceptable means of demonstrating com- maximum operator force to the steering control. The manufac-
pliance to the requirements in A3.6 does not alter the demonstration
requirements for the body of this standard or for any third party turer shall determine the value(s) for the maximum operator
requirements or regulations. force. In the absence of a more rational analysis, Table 1 from
A3.6.2 General Structural Loads: the body of this standard may be adapted by the manufacturer
to determine the maximum applied control load; for controls
A3.6.2.1 In addition to flight loads, the structure of a
with similar usage techniques, the values in Table 1 shall be
roadable airplane must be designed to withstand loads encoun-
treated as minimum values.
tered during road use. Manufacturers shall document the road
use cases and loads for which the structure is designed, A3.6.3.4 Landing Loads—Manufacturers shall define which
including anticipated directions and load factors. wheels are considered the “main” landing gear and which are
A3.6.2.2 The maximum road gross vehicle weight shall not considered “nose” or “tail” wheels; the corresponding require-
be less than the maximum gross takeoff weight for the airplane ments from the body of this standard shall then be applied.
unless components must be removed from the airplane for road A3.6.4 For roadable airplanes with cabins fully enclosed by
use and are not transported with the road-going component of structural elements that are intended for operation on public
the vehicle, in which case the maximum road gross vehicle roads:
weight may be less than the maximum gross takeoff weight of A3.6.4.1 Crashworthiness—Manufacturers shall determine
the airplane by the weight of said components. the loading requirements for these components based on likely
A3.6.2.3 The maximum road gross vehicle weight shall be usage or applicable third party requirements, or both. Structural
provided in the POH. components may serve multiple purposes, supporting flight,
A3.6.2.4 Road load cases shall be met at the most critical road, and emergency loads.
weight and CG configuration. (1) Structural components dedicated to the absorption of
A3.6.2.5 The fatigue loading environment imposed by road energy in a frontal impact, often referred to as a “crumple
use is different from that imposed on the airplane during flight. zone,” must be included.
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(2) Structural components dedicated to the maintenance of A3.8.2 The components of the drive train that remain
a survivable volume around the occupants, often referred to as connected to the wheels in the airplane configuration, including
a “safety cage,” must be included. the vehicle’s tires, shall be appropriate for rapid spin-up during
(3) In the event of a rollover, the vehicle shall be capable of touchdown upon landing.
supporting an ultimate load of 1.5× the vehicle’s empty weight
without deflecting into the occupants’ head volume. This A3.9 Vehicle Stability
rollover structure may be integral to the safety cage structure in A3.9.1 Vehicle stability must be maintained during taxi,
A3.6.4.1(2).
takeoff, landing, and rollout.
A3.7 Vehicle Lifetime Issues A3.9.1.1 The road steering system must be self-centering
A3.7.1 Anticipated road and transition usage, including during flight or it must be demonstrated by test that no adverse
accompanying fatigue or cyclical loading, or both, shall be handling characteristics result from an off-centered steering
considered along with flight operations for all maintenance, position during landing and rollout.
life-limited component analyses, and vehicle life projections A3.9.1.2 No pilot action that conflicts with actions neces-
and documentation. sary for flight shall be required for safe operation of the vehicle
A3.7.2 All vehicle components dedicated to road use that during taxi, takeoff, landing, and rollout.
are anticipated to require replacement as part of routine A3.9.1.3 Road controls may be used on the ground, includ-
maintenance during the life of the vehicle (for example, belts, ing during the takeoff roll and immediately after landing, if
wiper blades, etc.) should be replaceable without significant their use does not adversely affect the pilot’s ability to fly the
modification (for example, welding, riveting, composite layup airplane. This lack of adverse effect shall be demonstrated by
work, etc.) of the primary structure of the vehicle. Any such test.
replacement procedures shall be included in the vehicle’s
maintenance documentation. A3.10 Pedestrian Safety
A3.7.3 The POH must include a recommended pilot pre- A3.10.1 All transition operations or mechanisms, or both,
flight procedure to inspect areas prone to incidental damage, shall be designed to minimize the hazard to pedestrians,
wear, or buildup of debris from routine road operations. onlookers, occupant(s), and operator(s).
NOTE A3.4—This section addresses only routine usage, not damage A3.10.2 The installation of any ballistic parachute or other
from emergency or accident conditions. Manufacturers should consider
repairability as it is impacted by road use during design and in compiling airplane-specific safety device shall minimize the potential for
the vehicle’s Maintenance Manual, but neither modularity nor a particular unintended activation during road use, including emergency
level of robustness are intended to be required by this section. conditions and accidents.
A3.8 Takeoff and Landing A3.10.3 Any ballistic parachute or other airplane-specific
A3.8.1 Ground-power assisted takeoff, if employed, shall be safety device shall be installed in such a way as to minimize the
done in such a way as to not require any action by the pilot potential hazard to pedestrians, onlookers, occupant(s), and
during takeoff to ensure that sufficient thrust is available to emergency response personnel in the event of unintentional
maintain required climb performance after the wheels leave the activation.
ground.
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. SIMPLIFIED DESIGN LOAD CRITERIA FOR LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANES
X1.1 Abbreviations VFmin = minimum design flap speed 50.818 =n 1 ~ W / S !

VA = see 5.2.4.1
n1 = airplane positive maneuvering limit load factor
VCmin = minimum design cruising speed 51.27 =n 1 ~ W / S !
n2 = airplane negative maneuvering limit load factor
n3 = airplane positive gust limit load factor at VC but need not exceed 0.9 VH
n4 = airplane negative gust limit load factor at VC VDmin = minimum design dive speed 51.79 =n 1 ~ W / S ! but
nflap = airplane positive limit load factor with flaps fully
need not exceed 1.4 V Cmin=n 1 /3.8, see X1.3.5.2
extended at VF
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VC sel = design cruising speed (if greater than VC min)

X1.3.3 Figs. X1.2 and X1.3 must be used to determine
values of n3 and n4, corresponding to the minimum flying
X1.2 Limitations weights, and, if these load factors are greater than the load
X1.2.1 Methods provided in this appendix provide one factors at the design weight, the supporting structure for dead
possible means (but not the only possible means) of compli- weight items must be substantiated for the resulting higher load
ance. These requirements may be applied to airplanes meeting factors.
the following limitations without further justification. X1.3.4 Each specified wing and tail loading is independent
X1.2.1.1 A main wing located closer to the airplane’s center of the center of gravity range. The applicant, however, must
of gravity than to the aft, fuselage-mounted empennage. select a CG range, and the basic fuselage structure must be
X1.2.1.2 A main wing that contains a quarter chord sweep investigated for the most adverse dead weight loading condi-
angle of not more than 15° fore or aft. tions for the CG range selected.
X1.2.1.3 A main wing that is equipped with trailing-edge X1.3.5 The following loads and loading conditions are the
controls (ailerons or flaps or both). minimums for which strength must be provided in the struc-
X1.2.1.4 A main wing aspect ratio not greater than 7.0. ture:
X1.2.1.5 A horizontal tail aspect ratio not greater than 4.0. X1.3.5.1 Airplane Equilibrium—The aerodynamic wing
X1.2.1.6 A horizontal tail volume coefficient not less than loads may be considered to act normal to the relative wind and
0.34. to have a magnitude of 1.05 times the airplane normal loads (as
X1.2.1.7 A vertical tail aspect ratio not greater than 2.0. determined from X1.4.2 and X1.4.3) for the positive flight
X1.2.1.8 A vertical tail planform area not greater than 10 % conditions and magnitude equal to the airplane normal loads
of the wing planform area. for the negative conditions. Each chord-wise and normal
X1.2.1.9 Horizontal and vertical tail airfoil sections must component of this wing load must be considered.
both be symmetrical. X1.3.5.2 Minimum Design Airspeeds—The minimum de-
X1.2.1.10 A main wing that does not have winglets, out- sign airspeeds may be chosen by the applicant except that they
board fins, or other wing tip devices. may not be less than the minimum speeds found in X1.1. In
X1.2.2 This appendix may be used outside of the limitations addition, VC min need not exceed values of 0.9 VH actually
in X1.2.1 when evidence can be provided that the method obtained at sea level for the lowest design weight category for
provides safe and reliable results. which certification is desired. In computing these minimum
X1.2.3 Airplanes with any of the following design features design airspeeds, n1 may not be less than 4.0.
shall not use this appendix: X1.3.5.3 Flight Load Factor—The limit flight load factors
X1.2.3.1 Canard, tandem-wing, or tailless arrangements of specified in Table X1.1 represent the ratio of the aerodynamic
the lifting surfaces. force component (acting normal to the assumed longitudinal
X1.2.3.2 Biplane or multiplane wing arrangements. axis of the airplane) to the weight of the airplane. A positive
X1.2.3.3 V-tail or any tail arrangement where the horizontal flight load factor is an aerodynamic force acting upward, with
stabilizer is supported by the vertical stabilizer (T-tail, cruci- respect to the airplane.
form (+), etc.). X1.4 Flight Conditions
X1.2.3.4 Wings with delta planforms.
X1.4.1 General—Each design condition in X1.4.2 – X1.4.4
X1.2.3.5 Wings with slatted lifting surfaces.
must be used to assure sufficient strength for each condition of
X1.2.3.6 Full-flying stabilizing surfaces (horizontal and ver-
speed and load factor on or within the boundary of a flight
tical).
loads envelope diagram for the airplane similar to the diagram
X1.3 Flight Loads in Fig. X1.1. This diagram must also be used to determine the
airplane structural operating limitations.
X1.3.1 Each flight load may be considered independent of
altitude and, except for the local supporting structure for dead X1.4.2 Symmetrical Flight Conditions—The airplane must
weight items, only the maximum design weight conditions be designed for symmetrical flight conditions as follows:
must be investigated. X1.4.2.1 The airplane must be designed for at least the four
basic flight conditions, “A,” “D,” “E,” and “G” as noted on the
X1.3.2 Table X1.1 must be used to determine values of n1, flight loads envelope of Fig. X1.1. In addition, the following
n2, n3, and n4, corresponding to the maximum design weights. requirements apply:
(1) The design limit flight load factors corresponding to
Conditions “D” and “E” of Fig. X1.1 must be at least as great
TABLE X1.1 Minimum Design Limit Flight Load Factors
as those specified in Table X1.1, and the design speed for these
Flaps Up n1 = 4.0
n2 = -0.5n1
conditions must be at least equal to the value of VD min from
n3 from Fig. X1.2 X1.1.
n4 from Fig. X1.3 (2) For conditions “A” and “G” of Fig. X1.1, the load
Flaps Down nf = 0.5n1
n f = 0A
factors must correspond to those specified in Table X1.1, and
A
the design speeds must be computed using these load factors
Vertical wing load may be assumed equal to zero and only the flap part of the
wing need be checked for this condition. with the maximum static lift coefficient CNA determined by the
applicant.
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FIG. X1.1 Generalized Flight Loads Envelope
FIG. X1.2 Chart for Finding n3 Factor at Speed Vc
(3) Conditions “C” and “F” of Fig. X1.1 need only be factors specified in Table X1.1 with the flaps fully extended at
investigated when n3W/S or n4W/S of Appendix X1, is greater not less than the design flap speed VF min from X1.1.
than n1W/S and n2W/S, respectively.
X1.4.2.2 If the flaps or other high-lift devices intended for X1.4.3 Unsymmetrical Flight Conditions—Each affected
use at the relatively low airspeed of approach, landing, and structure must be designed for unsymmetrical loadings as
takeoff are installed, the airplane must be designed for the two follows:
flight conditions corresponding to the values of limit flap-down
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FIG. X1.3 Chart for Finding n4 Factor at Speed Vc
X1.4.3.1 The aft fuselage-to-wing attachment must be de- ~ C m 2 0.01δ b ! V D2

K5 (X1.2)
signed for the critical vertical surface load determined in ~ C m 2 0.01δ a ! V C2
accordance with X2.2.3.
where:
X1.4.3.2 The wing and wing carry-through structures must
be designed for 100 % of Condition “A” loading on one side of δa = down aileron deflection corresponding to ∆a, and
the airplane’s plane of symmetry and 70 % on the opposite δb = down aileron deflection corresponding to ∆b as com-
side. puted in X1.4.3.4(1).
X1.4.3.3 The wing and wing carry-through structures must (3) If K is less than 1.0, ∆a is ∆critical and must be used to
be designed for the loads resulting from a combination 75 % of determine δu and δd. In this case, VC is the critical speed that
the positive maneuvering wing loading on both sides of the must be used in computing the wing torsion loads over the
plane of symmetry and the maximum wing torsion resulting aileron span.
from aileron displacement. The effect of aileron displacement (4) If K is equal to or greater than 1.0, ∆b is ∆critical and
on wing torsion at VC or VA using the basic airfoil moment must be used to determine δu and δd. In this case, VD is the
coefficient modified over the aileron portion of the span, must critical speed that must be used in computing the wing torsion
be computed as follows: loads over the aileron span.
(1) Cm = Cm + 0.01 δu (up aileron side) wing basic airfoil X1.4.4 Supplementary Conditions; Rear Lift Truss; Engine
(2) Cm = Cm – 0.01 δd (down aileron side) wing basic Torque; Side Load on Engine Mount—Each of the following
airfoil, where δu is the up aileron deflection and δd is the down supplementary conditions must be investigated:
aileron deflection.
X1.4.4.1 In designing the rear lift truss, the following
X1.4.3.4 ∆critical, which is the sum of δu + δd must be
special condition may be investigated instead of Condition “G”
computed as follows:
of Fig. X1.1. The rear lift truss must be designed for conditions
(1) Compute ∆a and ∆b from the formulas:
of reversed airflow at a design speed of V = 20 m/s (39 kts).
∆ a 5 V A /V C 3 ∆ p , and (X1.1) Either aerodynamic data for a particular wing section used, or
a value of CL equaling −0.8 with a chord-wise distribution that
∆ b 5 0.5 3 V A /V D 3 ∆ p
is triangular between a peak at the trailing edge and zero at the
where: leading edge, must be used.
∆p = maximum total deflection (sum of both aileron deflec- X1.4.4.2 Each engine mount and its supporting structures
tions) at VA with VA, VC, and VD described in X1.3.5.2 must be designed for the maximum limit torque corresponding
(2) Compute K from the formula: to maximum expected takeoff power and propeller speed acting
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simultaneously with the limit loads resulting from the maxi- X1.4.4.3 Each engine mount and its supporting structure
mum positive maneuvering flight load factory n1. The limit must be designed for the loads resulting from a lateral limit
torque must be obtained from 5.2.9. load factor of not less than 1.47.
X2. ACCEPTABLE METHODS FOR CONTROL SURFACE LOADS CALCULATIONS
X2.1 Limitations X2.1.3.3 For flaps and ailerons on wings with delta plan-
X2.1.1 Methods provided in this appendix provide one forms.
possible means (but not the only possible means) of compli- X2.1.3.4 Control surface which employ slatted or slotted
ance. These methods may be used for calculating loads on trim lifting devices.
tabs of control surfaces. Additionally, these methods may be X2.1.3.5 Any full-flying stabilizing surface (horizontal and
used for calculating loads on control surfaces, including trim vertical).
surfaces of full-flying stabilizers, when the following configu-
ration criteria are met. X2.2 Control Surface Loads
X2.1.1.1 A leading edge sweep angle (of the control sur-
face) of 15° or less, fore or aft. X2.2.1 General—Each control surface load must be deter-
X2.1.1.2 Symmetrical horizontal and vertical tail airfoil mined using the criteria of X2.2.2 and must lie within the
sections, when considering loads on the tail control surfaces. simplified loadings of X2.2.3.
X2.1.1.3 A main wing that does not have winglets, outboard X2.2.2 Limit Pilot Forces—In each control surface loading
fins, or other wingtip devices, when considering loads on condition described in X2.2.3, the air loads on the movable
ailerons and flaps. surfaces and the corresponding deflections need not exceed
X2.1.2 This appendix may be used outside of the configu- those which could be obtained in flight by using the maximum
ration criteria in X2.1.1 when evidence can be provided that the limit pilot forces specified in 5.3.3.
method provides safe and reliable results. X2.2.3 Surface Loading Conditions—Each surface loading
X2.1.3 This appendix shall not be used for calculating loads condition must be investigated as follows: Simplified limit
for the following types of control surfaces or trim tabs: surface loadings and distributions for the horizontal tail,
X2.1.3.1 For flaps and ailerons on biplane or multiplane vertical tail, aileron, wing flaps, and trim tabs are specified in
wing arrangements. Table X2.1, and Figs. X2.1 and X2.2. If more than one
X2.1.3.2 Control surfaces on V-tail arrangements. distribution is given, each distribution must be investigated.
TABLE X2.1 Average Limit Control Surface Loading

Surface Direction of Loading Magnitude of Loading Chord-wise Distribution
I. Horizontal tail a) up and down Fig. X2.1
Curve (2)
b) unsymmetrical loading 100 % w on one
(up and down) side airplane
65 % w on other
side airplane
II. Vertical tail a) right and left Fig. X2.1 same as (A)
Curve (1)
b) right and left Fig. X2.1 same as (B)
Curve (1)
III. Aileron a) up and down Fig. X2.2
Curve (5)
IV. Wing flap a) up Fig. X2.2

Curve (4)
b) down 0.25 × Up Load
V. Trim tab a) up and down Fig. X2.2 same as (D)

Curve (3)
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FIG. X2.1 Average Limit Control Surface Loading
FIG. X2.2 Average Limit Control Surface Loading
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X3. ACCEPTABLE METHODS FOR WING LOAD CALCULATIONS
X3.1 Limitations X3.2 Symmetrical Wing Loads

X3.1.1 Methods provided in this appendix provide one X3.2.1 As a minimum, the following four conditions need
possible means (but not the only possible means) of compli- investigation:
ance. These requirements may be applied to airplanes meeting Point A normal load up = 4×W
the following limitations without further justification. tangential forward = W
X3.1.1.1 A main wing located closer to the airplane’s center Point D normal load up = 4×W
tangential rearward = W/5
of gravity than to the aft, fuselage-mounted empennage. Point G normal down = 2×W
X3.1.1.2 A main wing that contains a quarter chord sweep tangential forward = 2 × W/5 = 0.4 × W
angle of not more than 15° fore or aft. with flaps extended:
Point F normal up =2×W
X3.1.1.3 A main wing that is equipped with plain trailing- tangential forward =W
edge controls (ailerons or flaps or both).
X3.1.1.4 A main wing aspect ratio not greater than 7.0. X3.3 Instead of the above simplification, a more rational
X3.1.1.5 A horizontal tail aspect ratio not greater than 4.0. analysis using the following lift and drag components in Fig.
X3.1.1.6 A main wing that does not have winglets, outboard X3.1 may be used.
fins, or other wing tip devices.
X3.4 Unsymmetrical Wing Loads
X3.1.2 This appendix may be used outside of the limitations
in X3.1.1 when evidence can be provided that the method X3.4.1 Shear, Wing Carry Through—Assume 100 % of
provides safe and reliable results. Point A on one wing and apply 75 % of Point A on the other
wing.
X3.1.3 Airplanes with any of the following design features
shall not use this appendix: X3.4.2 Torsion, Wing—Assume 75 % of Point A or D on
X3.1.3.1 Canard, tandem-wing, or tailless arrangements of each wing and add the torsional loads because of the aileron
the lifting surfaces. deflection as shown in Fig. X3.2.
X3.1.3.2 Biplane or multiplane wing arrangements. X3.4.3 Torsion, Wing—Assume 75 % of Point D on each
X3.1.3.3 Wings with delta planforms. wing and add the torsion loads as a result of 1⁄3 of the aileron
X3.1.3.4 Wings with slatted or slotted, or both, lifting deflection.
surfaces.
NOTE X3.1—These may not include all of the loads that are imposed on X3.4.4 If the landing gear is attached to the wing, the wing
the wing or fuselage. structure shall be justified for the ground loads as well.
NOTE 1—Both components (normal and tangential) must be considered simultaneously.

NOTE 2—The aerodynamic loads shall be considered to be located at the aerodynamic center.
NOTE 3—The wing normal and tangential loads are balanced by the inertia loads at the corresponding load factors.
NOTE 4—If wing flaps are installed, the resulting loads shall also be investigated at Point F (symmetrical load condition).
FIG. X3.1 Normal and Tangential Loads
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X4. ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF GUST LOAD FACTOR CALCULATIONS
X4.1 In the absence of a more rational analysis, the gust C = mean geometric chord of wing, m,
load factors may be computed as follows: g = acceleration of gravity, m/s2,
V = airplane equivalent airspeed (or CAS for LSA), m/s,
1
·ρ·V·K g ·a·U de and
2
n 5 11 (X4.1) a = slope of the airplane normal force coefficient curve,
W
S S D CNA per radian.
where: X4.2 The wing lift curve slope, CL per radian, may be used
Kg = 0.88µg / 5.3 + µg = gust alleviation factor, when the gust load applied to the wing only and the horizontal
µg = 2(W/S) / ρ · C · a · g = airplane mass ratio, tail gust loads are treated as separate condition. The value of n
Ude = derived gust velocities referred to in 5.2.3.3, m/s, calculated from the preceding expression need not exceed:
ρ = density of air, kg/m3,
W/S = wing loading, N/m2, n 5 1.25· S D V
V S1
2
(X4.2)
X5. ACCEPTABLE MEANS FOR CALCULATING GUST LOADS ON STABILIZING SURFACES
X5.1 In the absence of a more rational analysis, the hori-

zontal stabilizing surfaces gust loads may be computed as
µ gt 5
2·W
ρ·C vt·g·a vt·S vt S D K
l vt
2
(X5.4)
follows:
where:
∆L HT 5
K g ·U de·V·a HT·S HT
1.63
12
dε
dαS D (X5.1)
LVT =
Kgt =
incremental vertical surface load, N,
gust alleviation factor,
µgt = lateral mass ratio,
where:
Ude = derived gust velocity, m/s,
∆LHT = incremental horizontal surface load, N, W = airplane weight, N,
Kg = gust alleviation factor; same value used in 5.2.6, ρ = density of air, kg/m3,
Ude = derived gust velocity, m/s, V = airplane equivalent airspeed (CAS may be used for
V = airplane airspeed (CAS for LSA), m/s, LSA), m/s,
aHT = slope of horizontal surface lift curve, per radian, aVT = slope of vertical surface lift curve, per radian,
SHT = area of horizontal surface, m2, and SVT = area of vertical surface, m2,
(1−dε⁄dα) = downwash factor. Cvt = mean geometric chord of vertical surface, m,
K = Radius of gyration in yaw, m,
X5.2 In the absence of a more rational analysis, the vertical
lvt = distance from airplane c.g. to lift center of vertical
stabilizing surfaces gust loads may be computed as follows:
surface, m, and
K gt·U de·V·a VT·S VT g = acceleration due to gravity, m/s2.
∆L VT 5 (X5.2)
1.63
.88·µ gt
K gt 5 (X5.3)
5.31µ gt
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X6. ACCEPTABLE MEANS FOR CALCULATION OF WATER LOADS
NOTE X6.1—In the absence of a more rational analysis, the water loads nw = water reaction load factor (that is, the water reaction
may be calculated as follows:
divided by seaplane weight),
X6.1 Water Load Conditions C1 = empirical seaplane operations factor equal to 0.012
(except that this factor may not be less than that
X6.1.1 The structure of seaplanes and amphibians must be necessary to obtain the minimum value of step load
designed for water loads developed during takeoff and landing factor of 2.33),
with the seaplane in any attitude likely to occur in normal Vs0 = seaplane stalling speed in knots with flaps extended in
operation at appropriate forward and sinking velocities under the appropriate landing position and with no slip-
the most severe sea conditions likely to be encountered. stream effect,
X6.1.2 In the absence of a more rational analysis of the β = angle of dead rise at the longitudinal station at which
water loads, X6.2 through X6.9 apply. the load factor is being determined in accordance with
Fig. X1.1,
X6.2 Design Weights and Center of Gravity Positions W = seaplane design landing weight in Newtons,
X6.2.1 Design Weights—The water load requirements must K1 = empirical hull station weighing factor, in accordance
be met at each operating weight up to the design landing with Fig. X1.2, and
weight except that, for the takeoff condition prescribed in X6.6, rx = ratio of distance, measured parallel to hull reference
the design water takeoff weight (the maximum weight for axis, from the center of gravity of the seaplane to the
water taxi and takeoff run) must be used. hull longitudinal station at which the load factor is
being computed to the radius of gyration in pitch of
X6.2.2 Center of Gravity Positions—The critical centers of the seaplane, the hull reference axis being a straight
gravity within the limits for which certification is requested line, in the plane of symmetry, tangential to the keel at
must be considered to reach maximum design loads for each the main step.
part of the seaplane structure.
X6.4.3 For a twin float seaplane, because of the effect of
X6.3 Application of Loads flexibility of the attachment of the floats to the seaplane, the
X6.3.1 Unless otherwise prescribed, the seaplane as a whole factor K1 may be reduced at the bow and stern to 0.8 of the
is assumed to be subjected to the loads corresponding to the value shown in Fig. X1.2. This reduction applies only to the
load factors specified in X6.4. design of the carry-through and seaplane structure.
X6.3.2 In applying the loads resulting from the load factors X6.5 Hull and Main Float Landing Conditions
prescribed in X6.4, the loads may be distributed over the hull
or main float bottom (in order to avoid excessive local shear X6.5.1 Symmetrical Step, Bow, and Stern Landing—For
loads and bending moments at the location of water load symmetrical step, bow, and stern landings, the limit water
application) using pressures not less than those prescribed in reaction load factors are those computed in X6.4.
X6.7.3. X6.5.1.1 For symmetrical step landings, the resultant water
load must be applied at the keel, through the center of gravity,
X6.3.3 For twin float seaplanes, each float must be treated
and must be directed perpendicularly to the keel line;
as an equivalent hull on a fictitious seaplane with a weight
equal to one half the weight of the twin float seaplane. X6.5.1.2 For symmetrical bow landings, the resultant water
load must be applied at the keel, one-fifth of the longitudinal
X6.3.4 Except in the takeoff condition of X6.6, the aerody- distance from the bow to the step, and must be directed
namic lift on the seaplane during the impact is assumed to be perpendicularly to the keel line; and
two thirds of the weight of the seaplane. X6.5.1.3 For symmetrical stern landings, the resultant water
X6.4 Hull and Main Float Load Factors load must be applied at the keel, at a point 85 % of the
longitudinal distance from the step to the stern post, and must
X6.4.1 Water reaction load factors nw must be computed in be directed perpendicularly to the keel line.
the following manner:
X6.4.1.1 For the step landing case: X6.5.2 Unsymmetrical Landing for Hull and Single Float
Seaplanes—Unsymmetrical step, bow, and stern landing con-
C 1 V S0 2
nw 5 (X6.1) ditions must be investigated.
S D
1
2 W 3
X6.5.2.1 The loading for each condition consists of an
~ tan β !
3
4.448 upward component and a side component equal, respectively,
X6.4.1.2 For the bow and stern landing cases: to 0.75 and 0.25 tan β times the resultant load in the
corresponding symmetrical landing condition; and
C 1 V S0 2 K1
nw 5 3 (X6.2) X6.5.2.2 The point of application and direction of the
S D
1 2
2 W 3 ~ 11r x 2 ! 3 upward component of the load is the same as that in the
~ tan β !
3
4.448 symmetrical condition, and the point of application of the side
X6.4.2 The following values are used: component is at the same longitudinal station as the upward
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component but is directed inward perpendicularly to the plane linearly, in accordance with Fig. X6.3. The pressure distribu-
of symmetry at a point midway between the keel and the chine tion is the same at that prescribed in X6.7.2.1 for an unflared
lines. bottom except that the pressure at the chine is computed as
X6.5.3 Unsymmetrical Landing; Twin Float Seaplanes— follows:
The unsymmetrical loading consists of an upward load at the C 3 K 2 Vs21
P ch 5 3 6.895 (X6.5)
step of each float of 0.75 and a side load of 0.25 tan β at one tan β
float times the step landing load in X6.4. The side load is
where:
directed inboard, perpendicularly to the plane of symmetry
midway between the keel and chine lines of the float, at the Pch = pressure at the chine, kPa,
same longitudinal station as the upward load. C3 = 0.0016,
K2 = hull station weighing factor, in accordance with Fig.
X6.6 Hull and Main Float Takeoff Condition X6.2,
Vs1 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) at the design water
X6.6.1 For the wing and its attachment to the hull or main takeoff weight with flaps extended in the appropriate
float: takeoff position, and
X6.6.1.1 The aerodynamic wing lift is assumed to be zero; β = angle of dead rise at appropriate station.
and NOTE X6.2—The area over which these pressures are applied must
X6.6.1.2 A downward inertia load, corresponding to a load simulate pressures occurring during high localized impacts on the hull or
factor computed from the following formula, must be applied: float, but need not extend over an area that would induce critical stresses
in the frames or in the overall structure.
C TOV S1 2
n5 (X6.3) X6.7.3 Distributed Pressures—For the design of the frames,
S D
1
2 W 3
~ tan β !
3
4.448
keel, and chine structure, the following pressure distributions
apply:
where: X6.7.3.1 Symmetrical pressures as computed as follows:
n = inertia load factor, C 4 K 2 Vs20
CTO = empirical seaplane operations factor equal to 0.004, P5 3 6.895 (X6.6)
tan β
VS1 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) at the design takeoff
weight with the flaps extended in the appropriate where:
takeoff position, P = pressure, kPa,
β = angle of dead rise at the main step (degrees), and C4 = 0.078 C1 (with C1 computed in X6.4),
W = design water takeoff weight in Newtons. K2 = hull station weighing factor, determined in accordance
with Fig. X6.2,
X6.7 Hull and Main Float Bottom Pressures Vs0 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) with landing flaps
X6.7.1 General—The hull and main float structure, includ- extended in the appropriate position and with no
ing frames and bulkheads, stringers, and bottom plating, must slipstream effect, and
be designed under this section. β = angle of dead rise at appropriate station.
X6.7.2 Local Pressures—For the design of the bottom X6.7.3.2 The unsymmetrical pressure distribution consists
plating and stringers and their attachments to the supporting of the pressures prescribed in X6.7.3.1 on one side of the hull
structure, the following pressure distributions must be applied: or main float centerline and one-half of that pressure on the
X6.7.2.1 For an unflared bottom, the pressure at the chine is other side of the hull or main float centerline in accordance
0.75 times the pressure at the keel, and the pressures between with Fig. X6.3.
the keel and chine vary linearly, in accordance with Fig. X6.3. X6.7.3.3 These pressures are uniform and must be applied
The pressure at the keel (kPa) is computed as follows: simultaneously over the entire hull or main float bottom. The
loads obtained must be carried into the sidewall structure of the
C 2 K 2 Vs21
Pk 5 3 6.895 (X6.4) hull proper, but need not be transmitted in a fore and aft
tan β k
direction as shear and bending loads.
where:
X6.8 Auxiliary Float Loads
Pk = pressure at the keel, kPa,
C2 = 0.00213, X6.8.1 General—Auxiliary floats and their attachments and
K2 = hull station weighing factor, in accordance with Fig. supporting structures must be designed for the conditions
X6.2, prescribed in this section. In the cases specified in X6.8.2
Vs1 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) at the design water through X6.8.5, the prescribed water loads may be distributed
takeoff weight with flaps extended in the appropriate over the float bottom to avoid excessive local loads, using
takeoff position, and bottom pressures not less than those prescribed in X6.8.7.
βk = angle of dead rise at keel, in accordance with Fig. X6.8.2 Step Loading—The resultant water load must be
X6.1. applied in the plane of symmetry of the float at a point
X6.7.2.2 For a flared bottom, the pressure at the beginning three-fourths of the distance from the bow to the step and must
of the flare is the same as that for an unflared bottom, and the be perpendicular to the keel. The resultant limit load is
pressure between the chine and the beginning of the flare varies computed as follows, except that the value of L need not
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FIG. X6.1 Pictorial Definition of Angles, Dimensions, and Directions on a Seaplane
FIG. X6.2 Hull Station Weighing Factor
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FIG. X6.3 Transverse Pressure Distributions
exceed three times the weight of the displaced water when the applied perpendicularly to the plane of symmetry of the float at
float is completely submerged: a point midway between the keel and the chine.
S D
2
W 3 X6.8.5 Unsymmetrical Bow Loading—The resultant water
C 5 V S0 2 load consists of a component equal to 0.75 times the load
4.448
L 5 4.448 3 2 2 (X6.7) specified in X6.8.2 and a side component equal to 0.25 tan β
~ tan β ! ~ 11r
3 S y
2
!3
times the load specified in X6.8.3. The side load must be
where: applied perpendicularly to the plane of symmetry at a point
L = limit load, N, midway between the keel and the chine.
C5 = 0.0053, X6.8.6 Immersed Float Condition—The resultant load must
Vs0 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) with landing flaps be applied at the centroid of the cross section of the float at a
extended in the appropriate position and with no point one-third of the distance from the bow to the step. The
slipstream effect, limit load components (N) are as follows:
W = seaplane design landing weight, N,
βS = angle of dead rise at a station three-fourths of the vertical 5 ρgV (X6.8)
distance from the bow to the step, but need not be less 2
than 15°; and C x ρV 3 ~ KVS0 ! 2
aft 5
ry = ratio of the lateral distance between the center of 2
gravity and the plane of symmetry of the float to the 2
radius of gyration in roll. C y ρV 3 ~ KVS0 ! 2
side 5
2
X6.8.3 Bow Loading—The resultant limit load must be
applied in the plane of symmetry of the float at a point where:
one-fourth of the distance from the bow to the step and must be ρ = mass density of water, kg/m3,
perpendicular to the tangent to the keel line at that point. The V = volume of float, m3,
magnitude of the resultant load is that specified in X6.8.2. Cx = coefficient of drag force, equal to 0.01236,
X6.8.4 Unsymmetrical Step Loading—The resultant water Cy = coefficient of side force, equal to 0.00985,
K = 0.8, except that lower values may be used if it is
load consists of a component equal to 0.75 times the load
shown that the floats are incapable of submerging at
specified in X6.8.1 and a side component equal to 0.25 tan β
a speed of 0.8 VS0 in normal operations,
times the load specified in X6.8.2. The side load must be
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Vs0 = seaplane stalling speed (knots) with landing flaps formulae may be taken as 1.0. The angle of dead rise to be used
extended in the appropriate position and with no in determining the float bottom pressures is set forth in X6.8.2.
slipstream effect, and
g = acceleration due to gravity, m/s2. X6.9 Seawing Loads—Seawing design loads must be based
on applicable test data.
X6.8.7 Float Bottom Pressures—The float bottom pressures
must be established in X6.7, except that the value of K2 in the
X7. LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH IN-FLIGHT ADJUSTABLE PROPELLERS
X7.1 Definitions X7.4.1.2 The requirement described in 4.3.1 is met with the
X7.1.1 In-Flight Adjustable Propeller—Any propeller that highest possible pitch selected for the glide case.
allows for in-flight propeller rotational speed adjustment via X7.4.2 A propeller that can be adjusted in-flight and is
pitch change of the propeller blades, including manually equipped with a constant speed control device must be so
controlled variable pitch propellers and automatic controlled designed and integrated that:
(constant speed) propellers, regardless if adjusted by direct
X7.4.2.1 With the constant speed control device operating
pilot interaction, (constant speed) controller, or combination of
both. normally, there must be a means to limit the maximum engine
rotational speed to the maximum allowable take-off rotational
X7.2 Applicability speed, and
X7.2.1 This appendix defines design and performance re- X7.4.2.2 With the constant speed control device
quirements applicable to light sport aircraft that are equipped inoperative, there must be a means to limit the maximum
with in-flight adjustable propellers. This appendix engine rotational speed to 103 % of the maximum allowable
complements, and does not replace, the requirements imposed take-off rotational speed with the propeller blades at the lowest
by the main section of this standard. possible pitch and the airplane stationary with no wind at full
X7.3 Proof of Compliance throttle position.
X7.3.1 When the aircraft is equipped with an in-flight
X7.5 Information
adjustable propeller, the propeller settings that may be appli-
cable to the flight phase in question, as intended by the normal X7.5.1 Additional instructions to the pilot/operator must be
operating procedures identified in the Pilot’s Operating provided in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and Maintenance
Handbook, have to be considered when showing compliance Manual (as necessary), identifying the correct use of the
with the requirements in Section 4. in-flight adjustable propeller system.
X7.4 Propeller Speed and Pitch Limits X7.5.2 Information in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and
X7.4.1 A propeller that can be adjusted in-flight but does not Maintenance Manual (as necessary) shall be provided about
have constant speed control device(s) must be so designed and identifying malfunctioning of the propeller pitch adjustment, or
integrated that: of the associated (constant speed) controller, the reaction of the
X7.4.1.1 The requirement described in 4.3.1 is met with the system to malfunctions, and the associated procedures the pilot
lowest possible pitch selected for the take-off and climb case, has to follow in this case, including identification of possible
and significant performance implications.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

Designation: F2245 − 16c

Standard Specification for

1. Scope F2746 Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

tions. For temporary application (less than 2 min):

FIG. 1 Flight Loads Envelope (V-n Diagram)

FIG. 2 Basic Landing Conditions

FIG. 3 Side Load Conditions

FIG. 4 Braked Roll Conditions

FIG. 5 Supplementary Conditions for Tail Wheel

6.6 Accessibility—Accessibility for critical structural ele-

FIG. 6 Supplementary Conditions for Nose Wheel

A1.1 Applicability A1.5 Structure and Strength Requirements

A2. LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT TO BE FLOWN AT NIGHT

A2.1 Applicability A2.6.8 One attitude indicator.

A3. ROADABLE AIRPLANES

A3.1 Scope successful completion of that transition shall be documented in

X1. SIMPLIFIED DESIGN LOAD CRITERIA FOR LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANES

X1.1 Abbreviations VFmin = minimum design flap speed 50.818 =n 1 ~ W / S !

VC sel = design cruising speed (if greater than VC min)

FIG. X1.1 Generalized Flight Loads Envelope

FIG. X1.2 Chart for Finding n3 Factor at Speed Vc

FIG. X1.3 Chart for Finding n4 Factor at Speed Vc

X1.4.3.1 The aft fuselage-to-wing attachment must be de- ~ C m 2 0.01δ b ! V D2

X2. ACCEPTABLE METHODS FOR CONTROL SURFACE LOADS CALCULATIONS

TABLE X2.1 Average Limit Control Surface Loading

IV. Wing flap a) up Fig. X2.2

V. Trim tab a) up and down Fig. X2.2 same as (D)

FIG. X2.1 Average Limit Control Surface Loading

FIG. X2.2 Average Limit Control Surface Loading

X3. ACCEPTABLE METHODS FOR WING LOAD CALCULATIONS

X3.1 Limitations X3.2 Symmetrical Wing Loads

NOTE 1—Both components (normal and tangential) must be considered simultaneously.

FIG. X3.2 Unsymmetrical Wing Loads

X4. ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF GUST LOAD FACTOR CALCULATIONS

X5. ACCEPTABLE MEANS FOR CALCULATING GUST LOADS ON STABILIZING SURFACES

X5.1 In the absence of a more rational analysis, the hori-

X6. ACCEPTABLE MEANS FOR CALCULATION OF WATER LOADS

FIG. X6.1 Pictorial Definition of Angles, Dimensions, and Directions on a Seaplane

FIG. X6.2 Hull Station Weighing Factor

FIG. X6.3 Transverse Pressure Distributions

X7. LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH IN-FLIGHT ADJUSTABLE PROPELLERS

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