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The Unmanned Aircraft System InitiativeThe Unmanned Aircraft System Initiative
F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A clear strategy for identifying and expediently developing high quality, global, UAS standards
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Increasing RegulationUnregulated
Voluntary Standards, Club
Practices
Comply w/ Industry
Standards
Light Sport Aircraft
Small:
Kites, Balloons, Rockets, Models
Large Aircraft,Airlines,
Overwater, & Int’l Ops
Moored Balloons, Kites, Unmanned Rockets,
Unmanned Free Balloons, Ultralights,
and Parachutists
F38 Outlined WorkflowF38 Outlined Workflow- Environmental Basis for Workflow- Environmental Basis for Workflow
Minimum regulation
Club Rules, Guides,
Insurance
Regulation via Standards
Show Compliance w/ Rules; can use TSO or Industry Standards with Increasing Reliability
and Assurance Requirements
General Aviation, VFR Ops
Transports, IFR Ops
Exp
erimen
tal Aircraft
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- Mini UAS Airworthiness Standard- Remote Control - Visual Range Operations Standard- Remote Control Visual Range Pilot Training Standard - Mini UAS Operation Handbook
These standards contribute to:• Special Airworthiness Certification,
• Program letter• Safety checklist
• Certificates of Authorization (COA)• Approved Commercial Flight Under FAA Rules
F38 – Mini UAS Suite Portfolio PriorityF38 – Mini UAS Suite Portfolio Priority
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F38 Outlined WorkflowF38 Outlined Workflow- Existing Subcommittee Structure- Existing Subcommittee Structure
What do you need to fly?…A System Safety Case
System Certification and Flight Authority
Operations protocols & component performance
Crew training & human factors consideration
F38.01 Airworthiness Standards• Safe design, construction, test,
modification, & inspection of the individual component, aircraft, or system; hardware oriented
F38.02 Operations Standards• Safe employment of the system within
the aviation environment among other aircraft & systems; procedure/ performance oriented
F38.03 Pilot & Maintenance Qualifications• Safe practices by the individuals
responsible for employing the system; crew oriented
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What do you need to fly?• System Certification and Flight Authority• Operations protocols and component performance• Crew training and human factors consideration
You would need• Reliability and Airworthiness Standards
− Aircraft, Control Station, Datalink• Support Equipment Standards
− Launch & recovery equipment− Starters, power supplies, fueling / de-fueling, others
F38 Outlined WorkflowF38 Outlined Workflow- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?
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What do you need to fly?• System Certification and Flight Authority• Operations protocols and component performance• Crew training and human factors consideration
You would need• Standardized flight procedures• Standardized maintenance procedures• Safe separation from other airspace users• Others, of course
F38 Outlined WorkflowF38 Outlined Workflow- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?
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What do you need to fly?• System Certification and Flight Authority• Operations protocols and component performance• Crew training and human factors consideration
You would need• Pilot certification system
− Category and type, ratings, limitations• Criteria to certify air-crewmen
− Eligibility, Knowledge, Experience, Test Standards• Criteria to certify maintainers• Others, of course
F38 Outlined WorkflowF38 Outlined Workflow- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?- Existing Subcommittee Structure – Why?
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• Assure public safety
• Target the single man operation
• Sufficient, not excessive
• Limit to Visual Range and Remote Control operations
− Includes altitude hold type functions
− RC is always connected
• Design so users can and will use it
F38 – Approach to Mini UAS AirworthinessF38 – Approach to Mini UAS Airworthiness
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Design and Performance StandardsDesign and Performance Standards
Standard sequence found in FAR 23: • Applicability • Flight • Structure • Design and Construction • Powerplant
Reference Material• F2512-07 Practice for Quality Assurance in the Manufacture of Light UAS • F2612-07 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Turbine Engines for UAS • F2667-07 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Reciprocating Compression
Ignition Engines for UASs• F2501-06 Practices for UAS Airworthiness • WK16285 Specification for Design and Performance of an Unmanned Aircraft
System-Class 1320 (550# Gross Weight to 1320# Gross Weight)
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Topics CoveredTopics Covered
Design and PerformanceRequired EquipmentQuality AssuranceAcceptance TestsAircraft Operating InstructionsMaintenance and Inspection ProceduresIdentification and Recording of Major Repairs and Major AlterationsContinued Airworthiness
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Issues still openIssues still open
Pilot Operating Handbook description
Whether or not we need more specifics in QA
Further development of test procedures
Decision on Specification or Guide
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WK13989 Mini-UAS, Visual Range OperatorsWK13989 Mini-UAS, Visual Range Operators
Hazard and Risk Analysis
Mitigation and Company Operating Procedures
How to use Airworthiness, VR Operations, and VR-RC Pilot documents• Aircraft handbook and maintenance -- documentation• Types of operations -- documentation• Training, Qual, Currency and Documentation
Part 91 operations – not for sport or recreation• Business Aviation Operation model
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Organization of StandardOrganization of Standard
1 Company Organization2 Company Safety Management System3 Operational Control4 Operating Requirements5 Emergency Procedures and Equipment7 Qualifications and Training8 Record Keeping9 Aircraft Maintenance10 Security Procedures11 Transportation of Dangerous Goods12 Company Forms13 Company Directives
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Existing Pilot ClassificationExisting Pilot Classification
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F2635 Standard Classification for F2635 Standard Classification for Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certification Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Certification
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Additional Support to Crew/Operator QualsAdditional Support to Crew/Operator Quals
F2636-08 Standard Practice for Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot Practical Test Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Single-Engine Land (SEL) Remote Control and Autonomous/Semiautonomous
WK8962 Standard Practice for Remote Control Pilots Operating within Visual Range
WK11425 Private Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot Practical Test Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Single-Engine Land (SEL) Remote Control and Autonomous/Semiautonomous
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