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March 9, 2016 | Comments Off on New ASTM Small-Plane Standards help with handling and icing.
Approved by ASTM International's Committee on General Aviation Aircraft (F44), 2 new standards cover handling characteristics and icing protection. Specification for Handling Characteristics of Aeroplanes (F3173/F3173M) establishes airworthiness design standards for general handling characteristics in flight, on ground, and on water, while Specification for Icing Protection for Small Airplanes (F3120/F3120M) gives manufacturers defined path to meet regulatory requirements.