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support qualification of the FFS at the level
requested.
d. As required by Section 60.13(f), the sponsor
must notify the NSPM when it becomes
aware that an addition to, an amendment to,
or a revision of data that may relate to FFS
performance or handling characteristics is
available. The data referred to in this paragraph is data used to validate the performance, handling qualities, or other characteristics of the aircraft, including data related
to any relevant changes occurring after the
type certificate was issued. The sponsor
must - 
(1) Within 10 calendar days, notify the
NSPM of the existence of this data; and
(2) Within 45 calendar days, notify the
NSPM of - 
(a) The schedule to incorporate this data
into the FFS; or
(b) The reason for not incorporating this
data into the FFS.
e. In those cases where the objective test
results authorize a  - snapshot test -  or a  - series of snapshot test 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 snap shot.

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
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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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 who 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 QTG, the
sponsor should submit to the NSPM for approval, a descriptive document (see Table
C2D, Sample Validation Data Roadmap for
Helicopters) 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
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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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