ASTM F3824-26
Standard Specification for Non-Fatigue Aerial Work for Light Sport Category Aircraft
| Standard number: | ASTM F3824-26 |
| Released: | 01.04.2026 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Section: | 15.09 |
| Keywords: | aerial photography; aerial survey; aerial work; airborne signs; banner towing; climb performance; controllability; glider towing; light sport aircraft; non-fatigue; patrolling; space vehicle launch support; sound advertising; stability; weak link; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM F3824 |
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for aerial work that apply to all classes of aircraft that meet the requirements for Light Sport Category Aircraft.
1.2 Aerial work included within this specification shall be limited to the following:
1.2.1 Glider towing;
1.2.2 Banner towing;
1.2.3 Airborne signs;
1.2.4 Aerial photography;
1.2.5 News media and traffic reporting;
1.2.6 Aerial survey;
1.2.7 Patrolling;
1.2.8 Space vehicle launch support; and
1.2.9 Sound advertising.
Note 1: All the types of aerial work listed above are regarded as high altitude. See 4.5.
1.3 Units—The values given in this standard are in SI units and are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound (or other) units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Where it may not be clear, some equations provide the units of the result directly following the equation.
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.