ASTM F3198-18

Annotation of standard text ASTM F3198-18 :

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a Continued Operational Safety (COS) program for manufacturers of light sport aircraft (LSA) and LSA kits. It establishes a method for reporting, evaluating, and correcting unsafe conditions and service difficulty issues for the purpose of COS of a LSA. The elements of the COS program described in this specification include the following: Communication and Owner Information, Determination of Corrective Action, Notice of Corrective Action, and Continuation of Airworthiness.This specification applies to aircraft seeking civil aviation authority approval, in the form of flight certificates, flight permits, or other like documentation.


Keywords:
continued operational safety, COS, light-sport aircraft, safety directive, service bulletin, service letter,, ICS Number Code 49.020 (Aircraft and space vehicles in general)