ASTM F3841-26
Standard Specification for Integration for Light Sport Gyroplane
| Standard number: | ASTM F3841-26 |
| Released: | 01.05.2026 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Section: | 15.09 |
| Keywords: | construction; design; flight characteristics and performance; gyroplane; structures; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM F3841 |
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for Gyroplane, within the scope of Specification F3851 – 26 Specification for Light Sport Category Aircraft.
Note 1: Referenced standards may have further limitations.
1.2 These requirements apply to gyroplanes having the following basic features:
1.2.1 Single teetering two-bladed rotor of fixed pitch.
1.2.2 One nose wheel or tail wheel, or both, and two-main-wheel undercarriage or water floats.
1.2.3 Pusher or tractor configuration.
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.