ASTM F2245-13a - 1.5.2013
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers airworthiness requirements for the design of powered fixed wing light sport aircraft, an “airplane.”

1.2 This specification is applicable to the design of a light sport aircraft/airplane as defined by regulations and limited to VFR flight.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F2840-26a

Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Electric Engine for Light Sport Aircraft (Includes all amendments and changes 6/5/2026).

F2506-26

Standard Specification for Design and Testing of Light Sport Aircraft Propellers

F2316-12(2022)

Standard Specification for Airframe Emergency Parachutes

F2746-26a

Standard Specification for Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for Light Sport Category Aircraft (Includes all amendments and changes 5/25/2026).

F2538-07a(2019)

Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Compression Ignition Engines for Light Sport Aircraft (Includes all amendments and changes 1/23/2019).

F2483-26

Standard Practice for Maintenance Program for Light Sport Category Aircraft

F2339-26

Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Engines for Light Sport Aircraft

F2564-26

Standard Specification for Design and Performance of a Light Sport Glider