Table Of ContentFederal Aviation Administration, DOT Pt. 60, App. B
c. Visual systems not required to have ac- 18. Operations with Missing, Malfunctioning,
curate taxiway edge lighting are: or Inoperative Components (§60.25).
(1) Redifusion SP1. 19. Automatic Loss of Qualification and Pro-
(2) FlightSafety Vital IV. cedures for Restoration of Qualification
(3) Link-Miles Image II and Image IIT (§60.27).
(4) XKD displays (even though the XKD 20. Other Losses of Qualification and Proce-
image generator is capable of generating dures for Restoration of Qualification
blue colored lights, the display cannot ac- (§60.29).
commodate that color). 21. Record Keeping and Reporting (§60.31).
7. A copy of this Directive must be filed in 22. Applications, Logbooks, Reports, and
the MQTG in the designated FSTD Directive Records: Fraud, Falsification, or Incor-
Section, and its inclusion must be annotated rect Statements (§60.33).
on the Index of Effective FSTD Directives 23. [Reserved]
chart. See Attachment 4, Appendices A 24. Levels of FTD.
through D for a sample MQTG Index of Effec- 25. FTD Qualification on the Basis of a Bilat-
tive FSTD Directives chart. eral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA)
(§60.37).
[Doc. No. FAA–2002–12461, 73 FR 26490, May 9,
Attachment 1 to Appendix B to Part 60—Gen-
2008]
eral FTD Requirements.
Attachment 2 to Appendix B to Part 60—
APPENDIX B TO PART 60—QUALIFICATION
Flight Training Device (FTD) Objective
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR AIR- Tests.
PLANEFLIGHTTRAININGDEVICES Attachment 3 to Appendix B to Part 60—
Flight Training Device (FTD) Subjective
lllllllllllllllllllllll
Evaluation.
BEGININFORMATION Attachment 4 to Appendix B to Part 60—
Sample Documents.
This appendix establishes the standards for
Airplane FTD evaluation and qualification ENDINFORMATION
at Level 4, Level 5, or Level 6. The Flight
lllllllllllllllllllllll
Standards Service, NSPM, is responsible for
the development, application, and implemen- 1. INTRODUCTION
tation of the standards contained within this
appendix. The procedures and criteria speci- lllllllllllllllllllllll
fied in this appendix will be used by the
BEGININFORMATION
NSPM, or a person or persons assigned by
the NSPM when conducting airplane FTD a. This appendix contains background in-
evaluations. formation as well as regulatory and inform-
ative material as described later in this sec-
TABLEOFCONTENTS tion. To assist the reader in determining
1. Introduction what areas are required and what areas are
2. Applicability (§§60.1 and 60.2). permissive, the text in this appendix is di-
3. Definitions (§60.3). vided into two sections: ‘‘QPS Requirements’’
4. Qualification Performance Standards and ‘‘Information.’’ The QPS Requirements
(§60.4). sections contain details regarding compli-
5. Quality Management System (§60.5). ance with the part 60 rule language. These
6. Sponsor Qualification Requirements details are regulatory, but are found only in
(§60.7). this appendix. The Information sections con-
7. Additional Responsibilities of the Sponsor tain material that is advisory in nature, and
(§60.9). designed to give the user general informa-
8. FTD Use (§60.11). tion about the regulation.
9. FTD Objective Data Requirements (§60.13). b. Questions regarding the contents of this
10. Special Equipment and Personnel Re- publication should be sent to the U.S. De-
quirements for Qualification of the FTD partment of Transportation, Federal Avia-
(§60.14). tion Administration, Flight Standards Serv-
11. Initial (and Upgrade) Qualification Re- ice, National Simulator Program Staff,
quirements (§60.15). AFS–205, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway,
12. Additional Qualifications for Currently Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354. Telephone
Qualified FTDs (§60.16). contact numbers for the NSP are: phone, 404–
13. Previously Qualified FTDs (§60.17). 832–4700; fax, 404–761–8906. The general e-mail
14. Inspection, Continuing Qualification address for the NSP office is: 9-aso-avr-sim-
Evaluation, and Maintenance Require- [email protected]. The NSP Internet Web Site ad-
ments (§60.19). dress is: http://www.faa.gov/safety/
R 15. Logging FTD Discrepancies (§60.20). programslinitiatives/aircraftlaviation/nsp/. On
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qualified flight simulation devices, ACs, a (22) AC 25–7, as amended, Flight Test Guide
description of the qualification process, NSP for Certification of Transport Category Air-
policy, and an NSP ‘‘In-Works’’ section. Also planes.
linked from this site are additional informa- (23) AC 23–8A, as amended, Flight Test
tion sources, handbook bulletins, frequently Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes.
asked questions, a listing and text of the (24) International Civil Aviation Organiza-
Federal Aviation Regulations, Flight Stand- tion (ICAO) Manual of Criteria for the Quali-
ards Inspector’s handbooks, and other FAA fication of Flight Simulators, as amended.
links. (25) Airplane Flight Simulator Evaluation
c. The NSPM encourages the use of elec- Handbook, Volume I, as amended and Vol-
tronic media for all communication, includ- ume II, as amended, The Royal Aeronautical
ing any record, report, request, test, or Society, London, UK.
statement required by this appendix. The (26) FAA Publication FAA–S–8081 series
electronic media used must have adequate (Practical Test Standards for Airline Trans-
security provisions and be acceptable to the port Pilot Certificate, Type Ratings, Com-
NSPM. The NSPM recommends inquiries on mercial Pilot, and Instrument Ratings).
system compatibility, and minimum system (27) The FAA Aeronautical Information
requirements are also included on the NSP Manual (AIM). An electronic version of the
Web site. AIM is on the Internet at http://www.faa.gov/
atpubs.
d. Related Reading References.
(28) Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (ARINC) doc-
(1) 14 CFR part 60.
ument number 436, titled Guidelines For Elec-
(2) 14 CFR part 61.
tronic Qualification Test Guide (as amended).
(3) 14 CFR part 63. (29) Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (ARINC) doc-
(4) 14 CFR part 119. ument 610, Guidance for Design and Integra-
(5) 14 CFR part 121. tion of Aircraft Avionics Equipment in Simula-
(6) 14 CFR part 125. tors (as amended).
(7) 14 CFR part 135. lllllllllllllllllllllll
(8) 14 CFR part 141.
(9) 14 CFR part 142. ENDINFORMATION
(10) AC 120–28, as amended, Criteria for Ap- 2. APPLICABILITY(§§60.1 AND60.2)
proval of Category III Landing Weather
Minima. lllllllllllllllllllllll
(11) AC 120–29, as amended, Criteria for Ap-
BEGININFORMATION
proving Category I and Category II Landing
Minima for part 121 operators. No additional regulatory or informational
(12) AC 120–35, as amended, Line Oper- material applies to §60.1, Applicability, or to
ational Simulations: Line-Oriented Flight §60.2, Applicability of sponsor rules to person
Training, Special Purpose Operational who are not sponsors and who are engaged in
Training, Line Operational Evaluation. certain unauthorized activities.
(13) AC 120–41, as amended, Criteria for
3. DEFINITIONS(§60.3)
Operational Approval of Airborne Wind
Shear Alerting and Flight Guidance Sys- See Appendix F of this part for a list of
tems. definitions and abbreviations from part 1,
(14) AC 120–45, as amended, Airplane Flight part 60, and the QPS appendices of part 60.
Training Device Qualification.
(14) AC 120–57, as amended, Surface Move- 4. QUALIFICATIONPERFORMANCESTANDARDS
(§60.4)
ment Guidance and Control System
(SMGCS). No additional regulatory or informational
(15) AC 150/5300–13, as amended, Airport De- material applies to §60.4, Qualification Per-
sign. formance Standards.
(16) AC 150/5340–1, as amended, Standards
for Airport Markings. 5. QUALITYMANAGEMENTSYSTEM(§60.5)
(17) AC 150/5340–4, as amended, Installation Additional regulatory material and infor-
Details for Runway Centerline Touchdown mational material regarding Quality Man-
Zone Lighting Systems. agement Systems for FTDs may be found in
(18) AC 150/5340–19, as amended, Taxiway Appendix E of this part.
Centerline Lighting System.
(19) AC 150/5340–24, as amended, Runway ENDINFORMATION
and Taxiway Edge Lighting System. lllllllllllllllllllllll
(20) AC 150/5345–28, as amended, Precision
Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems. 6. SPONSORQUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS.
R (21) International Air Transport Associa- (§60.7).
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a. The intent of the language in §60.7(b) is described in §60.7(d)(2)). This statement is
to have a specific FTD, identified by the provided at least once in each 12-month pe-
sponsor, used at least once in an FAA-ap- riod established in the same manner as in ex-
proved flight training program for the air- ample one.
plane simulated during the 12-month period (b) There is no minimum number of hours
described. The identification of the specific of FTD use required.
FTD may change from one 12-month period (3) Example Three.
to the next 12-month period as long as that (a) A sponsor in New York (in this exam-
sponsor sponsors and uses at least one FTD ple, a Part 142 certificate holder) establishes
at least once during the prescribed period. ‘‘satellite’’ training centers in Chicago and
There is no minimum number of hours or Moscow.
minimum FTD periods required. (b) The satellite function means that the
b. The following examples describe accept- Chicago and Moscow centers must operate
able operational practices: under the New York center’s certificate (in
(1) Example One. accordance with all of the New York center’s
(a) A sponsor is sponsoring a single, spe- practices, procedures, and policies; e.g., in-
cific FTD for its own use, in its own facility structor and/or technician training/checking
or elsewhere— this single FTD forms the requirements, record keeping, QMS pro-
basis for the sponsorship. The sponsor uses gram).
that FTD at least once in each 12-month pe- (c) All of the FTDs in the Chicago and Mos-
riod in that sponsor’s FAA-approved flight cow centers could be dry-leased (i.e., the cer-
training program for the airplane simulated. tificate holder does not have and use FAA-
This 12-month period is established accord- approved flight training programs for the
ing to the following schedule: FTDs in the Chicago and Moscow centers)
(i) If the FTD was qualified prior to May because—
30, 2008, the 12-month period begins on the (i) Each FTD in the Chicago center and
date of the first continuing qualification each FTD in the Moscow center is used at
evaluation conducted in accordance with least once each 12-month period by another
§60.19 after May 30, 2008, and continues for FAA certificate holder in that other certifi-
each subsequent 12-month period; cate holder’s FAA-approved flight training
(ii) A device qualified on or after May 30, program for the airplane (as described in
2008, will be required to undergo an initial or §60.7(d)(1)); or
upgrade evaluation in accordance with (ii) A statement is obtained from a quali-
§60.15. Once the initial or upgrade evaluation fied pilot (having flown the airplane, not the
is complete, the first continuing qualifica- subject FTD or another FTD during the pre-
tion evaluation will be conducted within 6 ceding 12-month period) stating that the per-
months. The 12 month continuing qualifica- formance and handling qualities of each FTD
tion evaluation cycle begins on that date and in the Chicago and Moscow centers rep-
continues for each subsequent 12-month pe- resents the airplane (as described in
riod. §60.7(d)(2)).
(b) There is no minimum number of hours
of FTD use required. ENDINFORMATION
(c) The identification of the specific FTD
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may change from one 12-month period to the
next 12-month period as long as that sponsor 7. ADDITIONALRESPONSIBILITIESOFTHE
sponsors and uses at least one FTD at least SPONSOR(§60.9)
once during the prescribed period.
(2) Example Two. lllllllllllllllllllllll
(a) A sponsor sponsors an additional num- BEGININFORMATION
ber of FTDs, in its facility or elsewhere.
Each additionally sponsored FTD must be— The phrase ‘‘as soon as practicable’’ in
(i) Used by the sponsor in the sponsor’s §60.9(a) means without unnecessarily dis-
FAA-approved flight training program for rupting or delaying beyond a reasonable
the airplane simulated (as described in time the training, evaluation, or experience
§60.7(d)(1)); or being conducted in the FTD.
(ii) Used by another FAA certificate holder
in that other certificate holder’s FAA-ap- 8. FTD USE(§60.11)
proved flight training program for the air- No additional regulatory or informational
plane simulated (as described in §60.7(d)(1)). material applies to §60.11, FTD use.
This 12-month period is established in the
same manner as in example one; or ENDINFORMATION
(iii) Provided a statement each year from a lllllllllllllllllllllll
qualified pilot, (after having flown the air- 9. FTD Objective Data Requirements
FR plane, not the subject FTD or another FTD, (§60.13)
with C dinugr itnhga tt hteh ep rseucbejdeicntg F 1T2-Dm’so nptehrf opremriaondc) es taantd- lllllllllllllllllllllll
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a. Flight test data used to validate FTD istics of the aircraft, including data related
performance and handling qualities must to any relevant changes occurring after the
have been gathered in accordance with a type certification is issued. The sponsor
flight test program containing the following: must—
(1) A flight test plan consisting of: (1) Within 10 calendar days, notify the
(a) The maneuvers and procedures required NSPM of the existence of this data; and
for aircraft certification and simulation pro-
(2) Within 45 calendar days, notify the
gramming and validation.
NSPM of—
(b) For each maneuver or procedure—
(i) The schedule to incorporate this data
(i) The procedures and control input the
flight test pilot and/or engineer used. into the FTD; or
(ii) The atmospheric and environmental (ii) The reason for not incorporating this
conditions. data into the FTD.
(iii) The initial flight conditions. e. In those cases where the objective test
(iv) The airplane configuration, including results authorize a ‘‘snapshot test’’ or a ‘‘se-
weight and center of gravity. ries of snapshot test results’’ in lieu of a
(v) The data to be gathered. time-history result, the sponsor or other
(vi) All other information necessary to data provider must ensure that a steady
recreate the flight test conditions in the state condition exists at the instant of time
FTD. captured by the ‘‘snapshot.’’ The steady state
(2) Appropriately qualified flight test per- condition must exist from 4 seconds prior to,
sonnel. through 1 second following, the instant of
(3) An understanding of the accuracy of the time captured by the snap shot.
data to be gathered using appropriate alter-
native data sources, procedures, and instru- ENDQPS REQUIREMENTS
mentation that is traceable to a recognized
standard as described in Attachment 2, Table lllllllllllllllllllllll
B2F of this appendix.
(4) Appropriate and sufficient data acquisi- BEGININFORMATION
tion equipment or system(s), including ap- f. The FTD sponsor is encouraged to main-
propriate data reduction and analysis meth- tain a liaison with the manufacturer of the
ods and techniques, acceptable to the FAA’s aircraft being simulated (or with the holder
Aircraft Certification Service. of the aircraft type certificate for the air-
b. The data, regardless of source, must be craft being simulated if the manufacturer is
presented: no longer in business), and if appropriate,
(1) In a format that supports the FTD vali- with the person having supplied the aircraft
dation process; data package for the FTD in order to facili-
(2) In a manner that is clearly readable and tate the notification described in this para-
annotated correctly and completely; graph.
(3) With resolution sufficient to determine
g. It is the intent of the NSPM that for
compliance with the tolerances set forth in
new aircraft entering service, at a point well
Attachment 2, Table B2A, Appendix B;
in advance of preparation of the QTG, the
(4) With any necessary guidance informa-
sponsor should submit to the NSPM for ap-
tion provided; and
proval, a descriptive document (see Appendix
(5) Without alteration, adjustments, or
A, Table A2C, Sample Validation Data Road-
bias. Data may be corrected to address
map for Airplanes) containing the plan for
known data calibration errors provided that
acquiring the validation data, including data
an explanation of the methods used to cor-
rect the errors appears in the QTG. The cor- sources. This document should clearly iden-
rected data may be re-scaled, digitized, or tify sources of data for all required tests, a
otherwise manipulated to fit the desired description of the validity of these data for a
presentation. specific engine type and thrust rating con-
c. After completion of any additional flight figuration, and the revision levels of all avi-
test, a flight test report must be submitted onics affecting the performance or flying
in support of the validation data. The report qualities of the aircraft. Additionally, this
must contain sufficient data and rationale to document should provide other information
support qualification of the FTD at the level such as the rationale or explanation for
requested. cases where data or data parameters are
d. As required by §60.13(f), the sponsor missing, instances where engineering sim-
must notify the NSPM when it becomes ulation data are used, or where flight test
aware that an addition to or a revision of the methods require further explanations. It
flight related data or airplane systems re- should also provide a brief narrative describ-
lated data is available if this data is used to ing the cause and effect of any deviation
R program and operate a qualified FTD. The from data requirements. The aircraft manu-
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plan or program prior to gathering flight (2) Meet the objective testing requirements
test data. However, the NSPM notes that in- listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix
experienced data gatherers often provide (Level 4 FTDs do not require objective tests);
data that is irrelevant, improperly marked, and
or lacking adequate justification for selec- (3) Satisfactorily accomplish the subjec-
tion. Other problems include inadequate in- tive tests listed in Attachment 3 of this ap-
formation regarding initial conditions or pendix.
test maneuvers. The NSPM has been forced b. The request described in §60.15(a) must
to refuse these data submissions as valida- include all of the following:
tion data for an FTD evaluation. It is for (1) A statement that the FTD meets all of
this reason that the NSPM recommends that the applicable provisions of this part and all
any data supplier not previously experienced applicable provisions of the QPS.
in this area review the data necessary for (2) A confirmation that the sponsor will
programming and for validating the perform- forward to the NSPM the statement de-
ance of the FTD and discuss the flight test scribed in §60.15(b) in such time as to be re-
plan anticipated for acquiring such data with ceived no later than 5 business days prior to
the NSPM well in advance of commencing the scheduled evaluation and may be for-
the flight tests. warded to the NSPM via traditional or elec-
i. The NSPM will consider, on a case-by- tronic means.
case basis, whether to approve supplemental (3) Except for a Level 4 FTD, a QTG, ac-
validation data derived from flight data re- ceptable to the NSPM, that includes all of
cording systems such as a Quick Access Re- the following:
corder or Flight Data Recorder. (a) Objective data obtained from aircraft
testing or another approved source.
ENDINFORMATION (b) Correlating objective test results ob-
lllllllllllllllllllllll tained from the performance of the FTD as
prescribed in the appropriate QPS.
10. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL RE (c) The result of FTD subjective tests pre-
QUIREMENTSFORQUALIFICATIONOFTHEFTD scribed in the appropriate QPS.
(§&60.14). (d) A description of the equipment nec-
lllllllllllllllllllllll essary to perform the evaluation for initial
qualification and the continuing qualifica-
BEGININFORMATION tion evaluations.
c. The QTG described in paragraph a(3) of
a. In the event that the NSPM determines
this section, must provide the documented
that special equipment or specifically quali-
proof of compliance with the FTD objective
fied persons will be required to conduct an
tests in Attachment 2, Table B2A of this ap-
evaluation, the NSPM will make every at-
pendix.
tempt to notify the sponsor at least one (1)
d. The QTG is prepared and submitted by
week, but in no case less than 72 hours, in
the sponsor, or the sponsor?s agent on behalf
advance of the evaluation. Examples of spe-
of the sponsor, to the NSPM for review and
cial equipment include flight control meas-
approval, and must include, for each objec-
urement devices, accelerometers, or oscillo-
tive test:
scopes. Examples of specially qualified per-
sonnel include individuals specifically quali- (1) Parameters, tolerances, and flight con-
fied to install or use any special equipment ditions;
when its use is required. (2) Pertinent and complete instructions for
b. Examples of a special evaluation include conducting automatic and manual tests;
an evaluation conducted after: An FTD is (3) A means of comparing the FTD test re-
moved; at the request of the TPAA; or as a sults to the objective data;
result of comments received from users of (4) Any other information as necessary to
the FTD that raise questions about the con- assist in the evaluation of the test results;
tinued qualification or use of the FTD. (5) Other information appropriate to the
qualification level of the FTD.
ENDINFORMATION e. The QTG described in paragraphs (a)(3)
and (b) of this section, must include the fol-
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lowing:
11. INITIAL(ANDUPGRADE) QUALIFICATION (1) A QTG cover page with sponsor and
REQUIREMENTS(§60.15). FAA approval signature blocks (see Attach-
ment 4, Figure B4C, of this appendix, for a
lllllllllllllllllllllll sample QTG cover page).
(2) A continuing qualification evaluation
BEGINQPS REQUIREMENT requirements page. This page will be used by
R a. In order to be qualified at a particular the NSPM to establish and record the fre-
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the NSPM in accordance with §60.19. See At- (l) FTD Objective Test Results as obtained
tachment 4, Figure B4G, of this appendix, for by the sponsor. Each test result must reflect
a sample Continuing Qualification Evalua- the date completed and must be clearly la-
tion Requirements page. beled as a product of the device being tested.
(3) An FTD information page that provides f. A convertible FTD is addressed as a sepa-
the information listed in this paragraph, if rate FTD for each model and series airplane
applicable (see Attachment 4, Figure B4B, of to which it will be converted and for the
this appendix, for a sample FTD information FAA qualification level sought. The NSPM
page). For convertible FTDs, the sponsor will conduct an evaluation for each configu-
must submit a separate page for each con- ration. If a sponsor seeks qualification for
figuration of the FTD. two or more models of an airplane type using
(a) The sponsor’s FTD identification num- a convertible FTD, the sponsor must provide
ber or code. a QTG for each airplane model, or a QTG for
(b) The airplane model and series being the first airplane model and a supplement to
simulated. that QTG for each additional airplane model.
(c) The aerodynamic data revision number The NSPM will conduct evaluations for each
or reference. airplane model.
(d) The source of the basic aerodynamic g. The form and manner of presentation of
model and the aerodynamic coefficient data objective test results in the QTG must in-
used to modify the basic model. clude the following:
(e) The engine model(s) and its data revi- (1) The sponsor’s FTD test results must be
sion number or reference. recorded in a manner acceptable to the
(f) The flight control data revision number NSPM, that allows easy comparison of the
or reference. FTD test results to the validation data (e.g.,
(g) The flight management system identi- use of a multi-channel recorder, line printer,
fication and revision level. cross plotting, overlays, transparencies).
(h) The FTD model and manufacturer. (2) FTD results must be labeled using ter-
(i) The date of FTD manufacture. minology common to airplane parameters as
(j) The FTD computer identification. opposed to computer software identifica-
(k) The visual system model and manufac- tions.
turer, including display type. (3) Validation data documents included in
(l) The motion system type and manufac- a QTG may be photographically reduced only
turer, including degrees of freedom. if such reduction will not alter the graphic
(4) A Table of Contents. scaling or cause difficulties in scale interpre-
(5) A log of revisions and a list of effective tation or resolution.
pages. (4) Scaling on graphical presentations
(6) List of all relevant data references. must provide the resolution necessary to
(7) A glossary of terms and symbols used evaluate the parameters shown in Attach-
(including sign conventions and units). ment 2, Table B2A of this appendix.
(8) Statements of compliance and capa- (5) Tests involving time histories, data
bility (SOCs) with certain requirements. sheets (or transparencies thereof) and FTD
(9) Recording procedures or equipment re- test results must be clearly marked with ap-
quired to accomplish the objective tests. propriate reference points to ensure an accu-
(10) The following information for each ob- rate comparison between FTD and airplane
jective test designated in Attachment 2 of with respect to time. Time histories recorded
this appendix, as applicable to the qualifica- via a line printer are to be clearly identified
tion level sought: for cross-plotting on the airplane data. Over-
(a) Name of the test. plots may not obscure the reference data.
(b) Objective of the test. h. The sponsor may elect to complete the
(c) Initial conditions. QTG objective and subjective tests at the
(d) Manual test procedures. manufacturer’s facility or at the sponsor’s
(e) Automatic test procedures (if applica- training facility. If the tests are conducted
ble). at the manufacturer’s facility, the sponsor
(f) Method for evaluating FTD objective must repeat at least one-third of the tests at
test results. the sponsor’s training facility in order to
(g) List of all relevant parameters driven substantiate FTD performance. The QTG
or constrained during the automatic test(s). must be clearly annotated to indicate when
(h) List of all relevant parameters driven and where each test was accomplished. Tests
or constrained during the manual test(s). conducted at the manufacturer’s facility and
(i) Tolerances for relevant parameters. at the sponsor’s training facility must be
(j) Source of Validation Data (document conducted after the FTD is assembled with
and page number). systems and sub-systems functional and op-
R (k) Copy of the Validation Data (if located erating in an interactive manner. The test
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j. All FTDs for which the initial qualifica- the areas of surface operations, takeoff,
tion is conducted after May 30, 2014, must climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing,
have an electronic MQTG (eMQTG) including as well as abnormal and emergency oper-
all objective data obtained from airplane ations (see Attachment 2 of this appendix);
testing, or another approved source (refor- (3) Control checks (see Attachment 1 and
matted or digitized), together with corre- Attachment 2 of this appendix);
lating objective test results obtained from (4) Flight deck configuration (see Attach-
the performance of the FTD (reformatted or ment 1 of this appendix);
digitized) as prescribed in this appendix. The (5) Pilot, flight engineer, and instructor
eMQTG must also contain the general FTD station functions checks (see Attachment 1
performance or demonstration results (refor- and Attachment 3 of this appendix);
matted or digitized) prescribed in this appen- (6) Airplane systems and sub-systems (as
dix, and a description of the equipment nec- appropriate) as compared to the airplane
essary to perform the initial qualification simulated (see Attachment 1 and Attach-
evaluation and the continuing qualification ment 3 of this appendix);
evaluations. The eMQTG must include the (7) FTD systems and sub-systems, includ-
original validation data used to validate ing force cueing (motion), visual, and aural
FTD performance and handling qualities in (sound) systems, as appropriate (see Attach-
either the original digitized format from the ment 1 and Attachment 2 of this appendix);
data supplier or an electronic scan of the and
original time-history plots that were pro- (8) Certain additional requirements, de-
vided by the data supplier. A copy of the pending upon the qualification level sought,
eMQTG must be provided to the NSPM. including equipment or circumstances that
k. All other FTDs (not covered in subpara- may become hazardous to the occupants. The
graph ‘‘j’’) must have an electronic copy of sponsor may be subject to Occupational
the MQTG by and after May 30, 2014. An elec- Safety and Health Administration require-
tronic copy of the copy of the MQTG must be ments.
o. The NSPM administers the objective and
provided to the NSPM. This may be provided
subjective tests, which includes an examina-
by an electronic scan presented in a Portable
tion of functions. The tests include a quali-
Document File (PDF), or similar format ac-
tative assessment of the FTD by an NSP
ceptable to the NSPM.
pilot. The NSP evaluation team leader may
l. During the initial (or upgrade) qualifica-
assign other qualified personnel to assist in
tion evaluation conducted by the NSPM, the
accomplishing the functions examination
sponsor must also provide a person knowl-
and/or the objective and subjective tests per-
edgeable about the operation of the aircraft
formed during an evaluation when required.
and the operation of the FTD.
(1) Objective tests provide a basis for meas-
ENDQPS REQUIREMENTS uring and evaluating FTD performance and
determining compliance with the require-
lllllllllllllllllllllll ments of this part.
(2) Subjective tests provide a basis for:
BEGININFORMATION
(a) Evaluating the capability of the FTD to
m. Only those FTDs that are sponsored by perform over a typical utilization period;
a certificate holder as defined in Appendix F (b) Determining that the FTD satisfac-
will be evaluated by the NSPM. However, torily simulates each required task;
other FTD evaluations may be conducted on (c) Verifying correct operation of the FTD
a case-by-case basis as the Administrator controls, instruments, and systems; and
deems appropriate, but only in accordance (d) Demonstrating compliance with the re-
with applicable agreements. quirements of this part.
n. The NSPM will conduct an evaluation p. The tolerances for the test parameters
for each configuration, and each FTD must listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix re-
be evaluated as completely as possible. To flect the range of tolerances acceptable to
ensure a thorough and uniform evaluation, the NSPM for FTD validation and are not to
each FTD is subjected to the general FTD re- be confused with design tolerances specified
quirements in Attachment 1 of this appen- for FTD manufacture. In making decisions
dix, the objective tests listed in Attachment regarding tests and test results, the NSPM
2 of this appendix, and the subjective tests relies on the use of operational and engineer-
listed in Attachment 3 of this appendix. The ing judgment in the application of data (in-
evaluations described herein will include, cluding consideration of the way in which
but not necessarily be limited to the fol- the flight test was flown and way the data
lowing: was gathered and applied), data presen-
(1) Airplane responses, including longitu- tations, and the applicable tolerances for
dinal and lateral-directional control re- each test.
R sponses (see Attachment 2 of this appendix); q. In addition to the scheduled continuing
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sponsor. Such evaluations would be accom- w. Examples of the exclusions for which
plished in a normal manner (i.e., requiring the FTD might not have been subjectively
exclusive use of the FTD for the conduct of tested by the sponsor or the NSPM and for
objective and subjective tests and an exam- which qualification might not be sought or
ination of functions) if the FTD is not being granted, as described in §60.15(g)(6), include
used for flight crewmember training, testing, engine out maneuvers or circling approaches.
or checking. However, if the FTD were being
used, the evaluation would be conducted in a 12. ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONSFOR
non-exclusive manner. This non-exclusive CURRENTLYQUALIFIEDFTDS(§60.16).
evaluation will be conducted by the FTD
No additional regulatory or informational
evaluator accompanying the check airman,
material applies to §60.16, Additional Quali-
instructor, Aircrew Program Designee
fications for a Currently Qualified FTD.
(APD), or FAA inspector aboard the FTD
along with the student(s) and observing the
ENDINFORMATION
operation of the FTD during the training,
testing, or checking activities. lllllllllllllllllllllll
r. Problems with objective test results are
handled as follows: 13. PREVIOUSLYQUALIFIEDFTDS(§60.17).
(1) If a problem with an objective test re-
lllllllllllllllllllllll
sult is detected by the NSP evaluation team
during an evaluation, the test may be re-
BEGINQPS REQUIREMENTS
peated or the QTG may be amended.
(2) If it is determined that the results of an a. In instances where a sponsor plans to re-
objective test do not support the qualifica- move an FTD from active status for a period
tion level requested but do support a lower of less than two years, the following proce-
level, the NSPM may qualify the FTD at a dures apply:
lower level. For example, if a Level 6 evalua- (1) The NSPM must be notified in writing
tion is requested, but the FTD fails to meet and the notification must include an esti-
the spiral stability test tolerances, it could mate of the period that the FTD will be inac-
be qualified at Level 5. tive;
s. After an FTD is successfully evaluated, (2) Continuing Qualification evaluations
the NSPM issues an SOQ to the sponsor, the will not be scheduled during the inactive pe-
NSPM recommends the FTD to the TPAA, riod;
who will approve the FTD for use in a flight
(3) The NSPM will remove the FTD from
training program. The SOQ will be issued at
the list of qualified FTDs on a mutually es-
the satisfactory conclusion of the initial or
tablished date not later than the date on
continuing qualification evaluation and will
which the first missed continuing qualifica-
list the tasks for which the FTD is qualified,
tion evaluation would have been scheduled;
referencing the tasks described in Table B1B
(4) Before the FTD is restored to qualified
in Attachment 1 of this appendix. However,
status, it must be evaluated by the NSPM.
it is the sponsor’s responsibility to obtain
The evaluation content and the time re-
TPAA approval prior to using the FTD in an
quired to accomplish the evaluation is based
FAA-approved flight training program.
on the number of continuing qualification
t. Under normal circumstances, the NSPM
evaluations and sponsor-conducted quarterly
establishes a date for the initial or upgrade
inspections missed during the period of inac-
evaluation within ten (10) working days after
tivity.
determining that a complete QTG is accept-
able. Unusual circumstances may warrant (5) The sponsor must notify the NSPM of
establishing an evaluation date before this any changes to the original scheduled time
determination is made. A sponsor may out of service;
schedule an evaluation date as early as 6 b. FTDs qualified prior to May 30, 2008, and
months in advance. However, there may be a replacement FTD systems, are not required
delay of 45 days or more in rescheduling and to meet the general FTD requirements, the
completing the evaluation if the sponsor is objective test requirements, and the subjec-
unable to meet the scheduled date. See At- tive test requirements of Attachments 1, 2,
tachment 4, Figure B4A, Sample Request for and 3 of this appendix as long as the FTD
Initial, Upgrade, or Reinstatement Evalua- continues to meet the test requirements con-
tion, of this appendix. tained in the MQTG developed under the
u. The numbering system used for objec- original qualification basis.
tive test results in the QTG should closely c. [Reserved]
follow the numbering system set out in At- d. FTDs qualified prior to May 30, 2008,
tachment 2, FTD Objective Tests, Table B2A, may be updated. If an evaluation is deemed
of this appendix. appropriate or necessary by the NSPM after
R v. Contact the NSPM or visit the NSPM such an update, the evaluation will not re-
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ENDQPS REQUIREMENTS BEGINQPS REQUIREMENT
lllllllllllllllllllllll a. The sponsor must conduct a minimum of
four evenly spaced inspections throughout
BEGININFORMATION the year. The objective test sequence and
e. Other certificate holders or persons de- content of each inspection in this sequence
siring to use an FTD may contract with FTD must be developed by the sponsor and must
sponsors to use FTDs previously qualified at be acceptable to the NSPM.
a particular level for an airplane type and b. The description of the functional pre-
approved for use within an FAA-approved flight check must be contained in the spon-
flight training program. Such FTDs are not sor’s QMS.
required to undergo an additional qualifica- c. Record ‘‘functional preflight’’ in the FTD
tion process, except as described in §60.16. discrepancy log book or other acceptable lo-
f. Each FTD user must obtain approval
cation, including any item found to be miss-
from the appropriate TPAA to use any FTD
ing, malfunctioning, or inoperative.
in an FAA-approved flight training program.
d. During the continuing qualification
g. The intent of the requirement listed in
evaluation conducted by the NSPM, the
§60.17(b), for each FTD to have an SOQ with-
sponsor must also provide a person knowl-
in 6 years, is to have the availability of that
statement (including the configuration list edgeable about the operation of the aircraft
and the limitations to authorizations) to and the operation of the FTD.
provide a complete picture of the FTD inven-
tory regulated by the FAA. The issuance of ENDQPS REQUIREMENTS
the statement will not require any addi- lllllllllllllllllllllll
tional evaluation or require any adjustment
to the evaluation basis for the FTD. BEGININFORMATION
h. Downgrading of an FTD is a permanent
change in qualification level and will neces- e. The sponsor’s test sequence and the con-
sitate the issuance of a revised SOQ to re- tent of each quarterly inspection required in
flect the revised qualification level, as ap- §60.19(a)(1) should include a balance and a
propriate. If a temporary restriction is mix from the objective test requirement
placed on an FTD because of a missing, mal- areas listed as follows:
functioning, or inoperative component or on- (1) Performance.
going repairs, the restriction is not a perma- (2) Handling qualities.
nent change in qualification level. Instead, (3) Motion system (where appropriate).
the restriction is temporary and is removed (4) Visual system (where appropriate).
when the reason for the restriction has been (5) Sound system (where appropriate).
resolved.
(6) Other FTD systems.
i. The NSPM will determine the evaluation
f. If the NSP evaluator plans to accomplish
criteria for an FTD that has been removed
specific tests during a normal continuing
from active status for a prolonged period.
qualification evaluation that requires the
The criteria will be based on the number of
continuing qualification evaluations and use of special equipment or technicians, the
quarterly inspections missed during the pe- sponsor will be notified as far in advance of
riod of inactivity. For example, if the FTD the evaluation as practical; but not less than
were out of service for a 1 year period, it 72 hours. Examples of such tests include
would be necessary to complete the entire latencies, control sweeps, or motion or vis-
QTG, since all of the quarterly evaluations ual system tests.
would have been missed. The NSPM will also g. The continuing qualification evalua-
consider how the FTD was stored, whether tions described in §60.19(b) will normally re-
parts were removed from the FTD and quire 4 hours of FTD time. However, flexi-
whether the FTD was disassembled. bility is necessary to address abnormal situ-
j. The FTD will normally be requalified ations or situations involving aircraft with
using the FAA-approved MQTG and the cri- additional levels of complexity (e.g., com-
teria that was in effect prior to its removal puter controlled aircraft). The sponsor
from qualification. However, inactive periods should anticipate that some tests may re-
of 2 years or more will require re-qualifica- quire additional time. The continuing quali-
tion under the standards in effect and cur- fication evaluations will consist of the fol-
rent at the time of requalification. lowing:
(1) Review of the results of the quarterly
ENDINFORMATION
inspections conducted by the sponsor since
lllllllllllllllllllllll the last scheduled continuing qualification
evaluation.
R 14. INSPECTION, CONTINUING QUALIFICATION, (2) A selection of approximately 8 to 15 ob-
with CF MEVENATLSUA(§T6IO0.N1,9 ).A ND MAINTENANCE REQUIRE- jaedcetqiuvea ttee sotsp pforortmu ntihtey MtQo TeGv atlhuaatt ep rtohveid ep earn-
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be performed either automatically or manu- ENDQPS REQUIREMENTS
ally and should be able to be conducted with-
lllllllllllllllllllllll
in approximately one-third (1/3) of the allot-
ted FTD time. BEGININFORMATION
(3) A subjective evaluation of the FTD to
perform a representative sampling of the c. FSTD Directives are considered modi-
tasks set out in attachment 3 of this appen- fication of an FTD. See Attachment 4 of this
dix. This portion of the evaluation should appendix for a sample index of effective
FSTD Directives.
take approximately two-thirds (2/3) of the al-
lotted FTD time. ENDINFORMATION
(4) An examination of the functions of the
FTD may include the motion system, visual lllllllllllllllllllllll
system, sound system as applicable, instruc-
tor operating station, and the normal func- 18. OPERATION WITH MISSING, MALFUNC
tions and simulated malfunctions of the air- TIONING, OR INOPERATIVE COMPONENTS
(§60.25)
plane systems. This examination is normally
accomplished simultaneously with the sub- lllllllllllllllllllllll
jective evaluation requirements.
h. The requirement established in BEGININFORMATION
§60.19(b)(4) regarding the frequency of a. The sponsor’s responsibility with respect
NSPM-conducted continuing qualification to §60.25(a) is satisfied when the sponsor fair-
evaluations for each FTD is typically 12 ly and accurately advises the user of the cur-
months. However, the establishment and sat- rent status of an FTD, including any miss-
isfactory implementation of an approved ing, malfunctioning, or inoperative (MMI)
QMS for a sponsor will provide a basis for ad- component(s).
justing the frequency of evaluations to ex- b. It is the responsibility of the instructor,
ceed 12-month intervals. check airman, or representative of the ad-
ministrator conducting training, testing, or
15. LOGGINGFTD DISCREPANCIES(§60.20) checking to exercise reasonable and prudent
No additional regulatory or informational judgment to determine if any MMI compo-
material applies to §60.20. Logging FTD Dis- nent is necessary for the satisfactory com-
crepancies. pletion of a specific maneuver, procedure, or
task.
16. INTERIMQUALIFICATIONOFFTDSFORNEW c. If the 29th or 30th day of the 30-day pe-
AIRPLANETYPESORMODELS(§60.21) riod described in 60.25(b) is on a Saturday, a
Sunday, or a holiday, the FAA will extend
No additional regulatory or informational
the deadline until the next business day.
material applies to §60.21, Interim Qualifica- d. In accordance with the authorization de-
tion of FTDs for New Airplane Types or Mod- scribed in §60.25(b), the sponsor may develop
els. a discrepancy prioritizing system to accom-
plish repairs based on the level of impact on
ENDINFORMATION
the capability of the FTD. Repairs having a
lllllllllllllllllllllll larger impact on the FTD’s ability to pro-
vide the required training, evaluation, or
17. MODIFICATIONSTOFTDS(§60.23) flight experience will have a higher priority
lllllllllllllllllllllll for repair or replacement.
BEGINQPS REQUIREMENTS ENDINFORMATION
a. The notification described in §60.23(c)(2) lllllllllllllllllllllll
must include a complete description of the
19. AUTOMATIC LOSS OF QUALIFICATION AND
planned modification, with a description of
PROCEDURES FOR RESTORATION OF QUALI-
the operational and engineering effect the FICATION(§60.27)
proposed modification will have on the oper-
ation of the FTD and the results that are ex- lllllllllllllllllllllll
pected with the modification incorporated.
b. Prior to using the modified FTD: BEGININFORMATION
(1) All the applicable objective tests com- If the sponsor provides a plan for how the
pleted with the modification incorporated, FTD will be maintained during its out-of-
including any necessary updates to the service period (e.g., periodic exercise of me-
MQTG (e.g., accomplishment of FSTD Direc- chanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems;
tives) must be acceptable to the NSPM; and routine replacement of hydraulic fluid; con-
(2) The sponsor must provide the NSPM trol of the environmental factors in which
R with a statement signed by the MR that the the FTD is to be maintained) there is a
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