This practice covers the instructions a kit producer must provide to a consumer in order to assemble and safely flight-test a recreational aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable ASTM standards. The instructions prescribe the necessary mechanical skills or training, or both, required for successful completion of the kit, as well as necessary tooling, fixtures, inspections, measurements, and other pertinent items required for successful completion of the kit. The kit assembly instructions (KAI) shall include at least the following information: (1) Revisions; (2) Introduction and instructions for using the KAI; (3) Table of Contents; (4) Safety Summary; (5) Applicable standards and specifications; (6) Terminology; (7) Required consumer abilities and responsibilities; (8) Required equipment and environmental conditions; (9) Parts list; (10) Assembly operations; (11) Final assembly Inspections; (12) Flight-test procedures; and (13) Additional requirements.

1.1 This practice covers the instructions a kit producer must provide to a consumer in order to assemble and safely flight-test a recreational aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable ASTM standards.

1.2 The instructions prescribe the necessary mechanical skills or training, or both, required for successful completion of the kit, as well as necessary tooling, fixtures, inspections, measurements, and other pertinent items required for successful completion of the kit. Proof of compliance with these instructions may be vital for obtaining flight authorizations from the applicable CAA.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.