scope:

The Defence Standard includes within its scope, requirements and recommendations which arise from the operational function of Service Aeroplanes. It covers the following main categories of requirements

The comfort and safety of the crew, guidance being given in such matters as the placing of controls and seats, the pilot's view and other allied subjects

The basic considerations of design, strength and stiffness which are intended to ensure that the aeroplane can carry out its duties safely and with an acceptably low risk of structural failure

The aerodynamic and flying qualities of the aeroplane

The installation of engines, of fuel and oil systems and of the various other aeroplane services

The reliability and maintainability of the aeroplane in order to ensure efficient operation and a reasonable service life

The flight tests to be made by the contractor prior to delivery, for acceptance trials, of a new type or converted aeroplane to an Experimental Establishment

Reference Pages contain a list of publications which give useful amplification or explanation of the requirements and recommendations of a Chapter and its Leaflets or which promulgate additional requirements or information of which the designer should be aware