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plan anticipated for acquiring such data with
the NSPM well in advance of commencing
the flight tests.
i. The NSPM will consider, on a case-bycase basis, whether to approve supplemental
validation data derived from flight data recording systems, such as a Quick Access Recorder or Flight Data Recorder.

e. In those cases where the objective test
results authorize a  - snapshot test -  or a  - series of snapshot tests -  results in lieu of a
time-history result, the sponsor or other
data provider must ensure that a steady
state condition exists at the instant of time
captured by the  - snapshot. -  The steady
state condition must exist from 4 seconds
prior to, through 1 second following, the instant of time captured by the snapshot.

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10. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL RE
QUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION OF THE
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f. The FFS sponsor is encouraged to maintain a liaison with the manufacturer of the
aircraft being simulated (or with the holder
of the aircraft type certificate for the aircraft being simulated if the manufacturer is
no longer in business), and, if appropriate,
with the person having supplied the aircraft
data package for the FFS in order to facilitate the notification required by Section 60.13(f).
g. It is the intent of the NSPM that for
new aircraft entering service, at a point well
in advance of preparation of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG), the sponsor should
submit to the NSPM for approval, a descriptive document (see Table A2C, Sample Validation Data Roadmap for Airplanes) containing the plan for acquiring the validation
data, including data sources. This document
should clearly identify sources of data for all
required tests, a description of the validity
of these data for a specific engine type and
thrust rating configuration, and the revision
levels of all avionics affecting the performance or flying qualities of the aircraft. Additionally, this document should provide other
information, such as the rationale or explanation for cases where data or data parameters are missing, instances where engineering simulation data are used or where flight
test methods require further explanations. It
should also provide a brief narrative describing the cause and effect of any deviation
from data requirements. The aircraft manufacturer may provide this document.
h. There is no requirement for any flight
test data supplier to submit a flight test
plan or program prior to gathering flight
test data. However, the NSPM notes that inexperienced data gatherers often provide
data that is irrelevant, improperly marked,
or lacking adequate justification for selection. Other problems include inadequate information regarding initial conditions or
test maneuvers. The NSPM has been forced
to refuse these data submissions as validation data for an FFS evaluation. It is for this
reason that the NSPM recommends that any
data supplier not previously experienced in
this area review the data necessary for programming and for validating the performance of the FFS, and discuss the flight test

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a. In the event that the NSPM determines
that special equipment or specifically qualified persons will be required to conduct an
evaluation, the NSPM will make every attempt to notify the sponsor at least one (1)
week, but in no case less than 72 hours, in
advance of the evaluation. Examples of special equipment include spot photometers,
flight control measurement devices, and
sound analyzers. Examples of specially qualified personnel include individuals specifically qualified to install or use any special
equipment when its use is required.
b. Examples of a special evaluation include
an evaluation conducted after an FFS is
moved, at the request of the TPAA, or as a
result of comments received from users of
the FFS that raise questions about the continued qualification or use of the FFS.
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a. In order to be qualified at a particular
qualification level, the FFS must:
(1) Meet the general requirements listed in
Attachment 1 of this appendix;
(2) Meet the objective testing requirements
listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix; and
(3) Satisfactorily accomplish the subjective tests listed in Attachment 3 of this appendix.
b. The request described in Section 60.15(a) must
include all of the following:
(1) A statement that the FFS meets all of
the applicable provisions of this part and all
applicable provisions of the QPS.
(2) Unless otherwise authorized through
prior coordination with the NSPM, a confirmation that the sponsor will forward to
the NSPM the statement described in
Section 60.15(b) in such time as to be received no

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