Standard Specification for Performance of Aircraft
Standard Specification for Performance of Aircraft
ABSTRACT This specification provides airworthiness design requirements for general aeroplane performance, and is applicable to small aeroplanes as defined in Terminology F3060. The applicant for a design approval shall seek the individual guidance to their respective civil aviation authority (CAA) body concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the airworthiness design standards associated with general aeroplane performance. The material was developed through open consensus of international experts in general aviation. This information was created by focusing on Normal Category aeroplanes. The content may be more broadly applicable; it is the responsibility of the Applicant to substantiate broader applicability as a specific means of compliance. The topics covered within this specification are: Stalling, Takeoff and Landing Speeds; Takeoff Performance, Distances and Path; Climb; Landing Performance and Distances; Balked Landing. 1.2 An applicant intending to propose this information as Means of Compliance for a design approval must seek guidance from their respective oversight authority (for example, published guidance from applicable civil aviation authorities (CAAs)) concerning the acceptable use and application thereof. For information on which oversight authorities have accepted this standard (in whole or in part) as an acceptable Means of Compliance to their regulatory requirements (hereinafter “the Rules”), refer to ASTM Committee F44 webpage (www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/F44.htm). 1.3 Units—This specification may present information in either SI units, English Engineering units, or both. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F3179/F3179M-23: Standard Specification for Performance of Aircraft provides internationally recognized airworthiness design requirements for the performance of general aircraft, specifically targeting small aeroplanes as outlined in ASTM F3060. Developed through broad international consensus, this standard addresses performance-related criteria with a focus on normal category aircraft but allows for broader applicability where justified and approved by civil aviation authorities (CAAs). The specification is essential for applicants seeking type certification or demonstrating compliance in the context of aircraft design and certification plans.
This standard covers critical areas necessary to ensure aircraft safety and performance:
Additionally, the standard clarifies the use of both SI and English units, the importance of following individual CAA guidance for means of compliance, and the applicant's obligation to maintain appropriate safety and regulatory practices.
ASTM F3179/F3179M-23 is directly applicable to:
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The practical value of the standard lies in its robust performance benchmarks and adaptability to regulatory acceptance, providing manufacturers and operators with a clear pathway for compliance and improved global recognition.
ASTM F3179/F3179M-23 often operates alongside or is referenced in conjunction with related standards, including:
These standards collectively form a comprehensive framework for general aviation aircraft design and certification, ensuring harmonized application of performance, safety, and operating requirements.
Keywords: ASTM F3179/F3179M-23, aircraft performance, airworthiness, aeroplane, takeoff performance, landing performance, climb requirements, aircraft certification, general aviation, CAA compliance, aviation standards.