What standards are referenced for the flight crew compartment interface in AMC1 23.2600?

The referenced standards are ASTM F44 F3264 (Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification), F3061/F3061M-24a (Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft), F3232/F3232M-25 (Flight Controls in Small Aircraft), F3062/F3062M-20 (Aircraft Powerplant Installation), F3063/F3063M-21 (Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery), F3064/F3064M-21 (Aircraft Powerplant Control, Operation, and Indication), F3114-21 (Structures), F3408/F3408M-21 (Aircraft Emergency Parachute Recovery Systems), and F3117/F3117M-24a (Crew Interface in Aircraft).

What is the ED Decision associated with AMC1 23.2600?

The ED Decision is ED Decision 2026/003/R.

Which ASTM standard is specifically for Crew Interface in Aircraft?

The ASTM standard for Crew Interface in Aircraft is F3117/F3117M-24a.

What is the title of ASTM F3264?

The title of ASTM F3264 is 'Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification'.

What does the remark about hydrophobic coating imply for applicants?

The remark implies that since hydrophobic coating is not completely covered in current ASTM standards, applicants at variance need to use additional means of compliance developed by EASA for this specific application.

Which CS 23.2600(a) aspect is not covered by ASTM F3264-24?

The aspect not covered is ensuring the required pilot compartment view in conditions of fog or frost formation on the internal portion of the windshield and side windows.

What are the two options for applicants to address fog or frost view requirements?

Applicants may use the provisions of CS 23.773(b) at Amendment 4 as a means of complying with CS 23.2600(a), or may propose a different means of compliance in accordance with CS 23.2010.

AMC1 23.2600 Flight crew compartment

Q: Does ASTM F3264-24 ensure pilot compartment view in fog or frost conditions?

No, ASTM F3264-24 does not contain standards that ensure that the required pilot compartment view is provided in conditions of fog or frost formation on the internal portion of the windshield and side windows.

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AMC1 23.2600 Flight crew compartment

ED Decision 2026/003/R

ASTM F44 F3264 Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification

10.1 Flight Crew Compartment Interface

F3061/F3061M-24a Standard Specification for Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft

F3232/F3232M-25 Standard Specification for Flight Controls in Small Aircraft

F3062/F3062M-20 Standard Specification for Aircraft Powerplant Installation

F3063/F3063M-21 Standard Specification for Aircraft Fuel Storage and Delivery

F3064/F3064M-21 Standard Specification for Aircraft Powerplant Control, Operation, and Indication

F3114-21 Standard Specification for Structures

F3408/F3408M-21 Standard Specification for Aircraft Emergency Parachute Recovery Systems

Remarks

F3117/F3117M-24a Standard Specification for Crew Interface in Aircraft

Hydrophobic coating is not completely covered in current ASTM standards. At variance, additional means of compliance have been developed by EASA for this specific application.

ASTM F3264-24 does not contain standards that ensure that the required pilot compartment view is provided in conditions of fog or frost formation on the internal portion of the windshield and side windows. Pilot compartment view with formation of fog or frost must be addressed in showing compliance with CS 23.2600(a). Applicants may use the provisions of CS 23.773(b) at Amendment 4 as a means of complying with this aspect of CS 23.2600(a), or may propose a different means of compliance in accordance with CS 23.2010.

[AMC & GM to CS-23: Issue 4]

[AMC & GM to CS-23: Issue 5]

Details

Source-Title: AMC1 23.2600 Flight crew compartment View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-6884 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: CS-23 Amendment 6 and AMC ＆ GM to CS-23 Issue 5

Applicabilitydate: 16 April, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 16 April, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/003/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-23

Typeofcontent: AMC to CS (Acceptable means of compliance to certification specification)

Parentir: CS 23.2600 Flight crew compartment

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR