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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–19 Edition)

Pt. 60, App. A

(8) Certain additional requirements, de-

pending 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 require-
ments.

o. The NSPM administers the objective and

subjective tests, which includes an examina-
tion of functions. The tests include a quali-
tative assessment of the FFS 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 per-
formed during an evaluation when required.

(1) Objective tests provide a basis for meas-

uring and evaluating FFS performance and
determining compliance with the require-
ments of this part.

(2) Subjective tests provide a basis for:
(a) Evaluating the capability of the FFS to

perform over a typical utilization period;

(b) Determining that the FFS satisfac-

torily simulates each required task;

controls, instruments, and systems; and

(d) Demonstrating compliance with the re-

quirements of this part.

p. The tolerances for the test parameters

listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix re-
flect the range of tolerances acceptable to
the NSPM for FFS validation and are not to
be confused with design tolerances specified
for FFS manufacture. In making decisions
regarding tests and test results, the NSPM
relies on the use of operational and engineer-
ing judgment in the application of data (in-
cluding consideration of the way in which
the flight test was flown and the way the
data was gathered and applied), data presen-
tations, and the applicable tolerances for
each test.

q. In addition to the scheduled continuing

qualification evaluation, each FFS is subject
to evaluations conducted by the NSPM at
any time without prior notification to the
sponsor. Such evaluations would be accom-
plished in a normal manner (i.e., requiring
exclusive use of the FFS for the conduct of
objective and subjective tests and an exam-
ination of functions) if the FFS is not being
used for flight crewmember training, testing,
or checking. However, if the FFS were being
used, the evaluation would be conducted in a
non-exclusive manner. This non-exclusive
evaluation will be conducted by the FFS
evaluator accompanying the check airman,
instructor, Aircrew Program Designee
(APD), or FAA inspector aboard the FFS
along with the student(s) and observing the
operation of the FFS during the training,
testing, or checking activities.

r. Problems with objective test results are

handled as follows:

(1) If a problem with an objective test re-

sult is detected by the NSP evaluation team

during an evaluation, the test may be re-
peated or the QTG may be amended.

(2) If it is determined that the results of an

objective test do not support the level re-
quested but do support a lower level, the
NSPM may qualify the FFS at that lower
level. For example, if a Level D evaluation is
requested and the FFS fails to meet sound
test tolerances, it could be qualified at Level
C.

s. After an FFS is successfully evaluated,

the NSPM issues a Statement of Qualifica-
tion (SOQ) to the sponsor. The NSPM rec-
ommends the FFS to the TPAA, who will ap-
prove the FFS for use in a flight training
program. The SOQ will be issued at the satis-
factory conclusion of the initial or con-
tinuing qualification evaluation and will list
the tasks for which the FFS is qualified, ref-
erencing the tasks described in Table A1B in
Attachment 1 of this appendix. However, it is
the sponsor’s responsibility to obtain TPAA
approval prior to using the FFS in an FAA-
approved flight training program.

t. Under normal circumstances, the NSPM

establishes a date for the initial or upgrade
evaluation within ten (10) working days after
determining that a complete QTG is accept-
able. Unusual circumstances may warrant
establishing an evaluation date before this
determination is made. A sponsor may
schedule an evaluation date as early as 6
months in advance. However, there may be a
delay of 45 days or more in rescheduling and
completing the evaluation if the sponsor is
unable to meet the scheduled date. See At-
tachment 4 of this appendix, Figure A4A,
Sample Request for Initial, Upgrade, or Re-
instatement Evaluation.

u. The numbering system used for objec-

tive test results in the QTG should closely
follow the numbering system set out in At-
tachment 2 of this appendix, FFS Objective
Tests, Table A2A.

v. Contact the NSPM or visit the NSPM

Web site for additional information regard-
ing the preferred qualifications of pilots used
to meet the requirements of § 60.15(d).

w. Examples of the exclusions for which

the FFS might not have been subjectively
tested by the sponsor or the NSPM and for
which qualification might not be sought or
granted, as described in § 60.15(g)(6), include
windshear training and circling approaches.

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No additional regulatory or informational

material applies to § 60.16, Additional Quali-
fications for a Currently Qualified FFS.

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