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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 FTD and discuss the flight test
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.
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10. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL RE
QUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION OF THE FTD
(Section 60.14).
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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 flight control measurement devices, accelerometers, or oscilloscopes. 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 FTD is
moved; at the request of the TPAA; or as a
result of comments received from users of
the FTD that raise questions about the continued qualification or use of the FTD.
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11. INITIAL (AND UPGRADE) QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS (Section 60.15).
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a. In order to be qualified at a particular
qualification level, the FTD 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
(Level 4 FTDs do not require objective tests);
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 FTD 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
later than 5 business days prior to the scheduled evaluation and may be forwarded to the
NSPM via traditional or electronic means.
(3) Except for a Level 4 FTD, a QTG, acceptable to the NSPM, that includes all of
the following:
(a) Objective data obtained from aircraft
testing or another approved source.
(b) Correlating objective test results obtained from the performance of the FTD as
prescribed in the appropriate QPS.
(c) The result of FTD subjective tests prescribed in the appropriate QPS.
(d) A description of the equipment necessary to perform the evaluation for initial
qualification and the continuing qualification evaluations.
c. The QTG described in paragraph a(3) of
this section, must provide the documented
proof of compliance with the FTD objective
tests in Attachment 2, Table B2A of this appendix.
d. The QTG is prepared and submitted by
the sponsor, or the sponsor?s agent on behalf
of the sponsor, to the NSPM for review and
approval, and must include, for each objective test:
(1) Parameters, tolerances, and flight conditions;
(2) Pertinent and complete instructions for
conducting automatic and manual tests;
(3) A means of comparing the FTD test results to the objective data;
(4) Any other information as necessary to
assist in the evaluation of the test results;
(5) Other information appropriate to the
qualification level of the FTD.
e. The QTG described in paragraphs (a)(3)
and (b) of this section, must include the following:
(1) A QTG cover page with sponsor and
FAA approval signature blocks (see Attachment 4, Figure B4C, of this appendix, for a
sample QTG cover page).
(2) [Reserved]
(3) An FTD information page that provides
the information listed in this paragraph, if
applicable (see Attachment 4, Figure B4B, of
this appendix, for a sample FTD information
page). For convertible FTDs, the sponsor
must submit a separate page for each configuration of the FTD.
(a) The sponsor-s FTD identification number or code.
(b) The airplane model and series being
simulated.
(c) The aerodynamic data revision number
or reference.

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