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original validation data used to validate
FTD performance and handling qualities in
either the original digitized format from the
data supplier or an electronic scan of the
original time-history plots that were provided by the data supplier. A copy of the
eMQTG must be provided to the NSPM.
k. All other FTDs (not covered in subparagraph  - j - ) must have an electronic copy of
the MQTG by and after May 30, 2014. An electronic copy of the copy of the MQTG must be
provided to the NSPM. This may be provided
by an electronic scan presented in a Portable
Document File (PDF), or similar format acceptable to the NSPM.
l. During the initial (or upgrade) qualification evaluation conducted by the NSPM, the
sponsor must also provide a person knowledgeable about the operation of the aircraft
and the operation of the FTD.
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m. Only those FTDs that are sponsored by
a certificate holder as defined in Appendix F
will be evaluated by the NSPM. However,
other FTD evaluations may be conducted on
a case-by-case basis as the Administrator
deems appropriate, but only in accordance
with applicable agreements.
n. The NSPM will conduct an evaluation
for each configuration, and each FTD must
be evaluated as completely as possible. To
ensure a thorough and uniform evaluation,
each FTD is subjected to the general FTD requirements in Attachment 1 of this appendix, the objective tests listed in Attachment
2 of this appendix, and the subjective tests
listed in Attachment 3 of this appendix. The
evaluations described herein will include,
but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(1) Airplane responses, including longitudinal and lateral-directional control responses (see Attachment 2 of this appendix);
(2) Performance in authorized portions of
the simulated airplane-s operating envelope,
to include tasks evaluated by the NSPM in
the areas of surface operations, takeoff,
climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing,
as well as abnormal and emergency operations (see Attachment 2 of this appendix);
(3) Control checks (see Attachment 1 and
Attachment 2 of this appendix);
(4) Flight deck configuration (see Attachment 1 of this appendix);
(5) Pilot, flight engineer, and instructor
station functions checks (see Attachment 1
and Attachment 3 of this appendix);
(6) Airplane systems and sub-systems (as
appropriate) as compared to the airplane
simulated (see Attachment 1 and Attachment 3 of this appendix);

(7) FTD systems and sub-systems, including force cueing (motion), visual, and aural
(sound) systems, as appropriate (see Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of this appendix);
and
(8) Certain additional requirements, depending upon the qualification level sought,
including equipment or circumstances that
may become hazardous to the occupants. The
sponsor may be subject to Occupational
Safety and Health Administration requirements.
o. The NSPM administers the objective and
subjective tests, which includes an examination of functions. The tests include a qualitative assessment of the FTD by an NSP
pilot. The NSP evaluation team leader may
assign other qualified personnel to assist in
accomplishing the functions examination
and/or the objective and subjective tests performed during an evaluation when required.
(1) Objective tests provide a basis for measuring and evaluating FTD performance and
determining compliance with the requirements of this part.
(2) Subjective tests provide a basis for:
(a) Evaluating the capability of the FTD to
perform over a typical utilization period;
(b) Determining that the FTD satisfactorily simulates each required task;
(c) Verifying correct operation of the FTD
controls, instruments, and systems; and
(d) Demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this part.
p. The tolerances for the test parameters
listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix reflect the range of tolerances acceptable to
the NSPM for FTD validation and are not to
be confused with design tolerances specified
for FTD manufacture. In making decisions
regarding tests and test results, the NSPM
relies on the use of operational and engineering judgment in the application of data (including consideration of the way in which
the flight test was flown and way the data
was gathered and applied), data presentations, and the applicable tolerances for
each test.
q. In addition to the scheduled continuing
qualification evaluation, each FTD is subject
to evaluations conducted by the NSPM at
any time without prior notification to the
sponsor. Such evaluations would be accomplished in a normal manner (i.e., requiring
exclusive use of the FTD for the conduct of
objective and subjective tests and an examination of functions) if the FTD is not being
used for flight crewmember training, testing,
or checking. However, if the FTD were being
used, the evaluation would be conducted in a
non-exclusive manner. This non-exclusive
evaluation will be conducted by the FTD
evaluator accompanying the check airman,
instructor,
Aircrew
Program
Designee
(APD), or FAA inspector aboard the FTD
along with the student(s) and observing the

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