FAA accepts new technical standards for light-sport aircraft
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted several new technical standards developed by ASTM International. These standards provide specific instructions on how different parts of an aircraft should work together and integrate.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative update that makes it easier for people building or manufacturing light-sport aircraft to meet FAA safety requirements using established industry standards rather than negotiating every detail with the agency.
Who it affects
- Manufacturers of light-sport airplanes, gliders, powered-lift aircraft, and gyroplanes
This action was taken by the Federal Aviation Administration; readers should consult the official Federal Register notice before relying on these standards for compliance.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document