Why did the FAA choose to use ASTM standards instead of type certification?
ASTM standards are much easier to augment or amend as opposed to the FAA’s rulemaking process and provide a high level of quality control and safety into light sport aircraft manufacturing. A light sport aircraft committee, namely F37, was set up to address issues related to design, performance, quality acceptance tests, and safety monitoring for light sport aircraft (LSA). For more information on the F37 Light Sport Aircraft Committee, please visit the ASTM Web site.
