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(k) Copy of the Validation Data (if located 

in a separate binder, a cross reference for the 
identification and page number for pertinent 
data location must be provided). 

(l) Simulator Objective Test Results as ob-

tained by the sponsor. Each test result must 
reflect the date completed and must be 
clearly labeled as a product of the device 
being tested. 

f. A convertible FFS is addressed as a sepa-

rate FFS for each model and series heli-
copter to which it will be converted and for 
the FAA qualification level sought. If a spon-
sor seeks qualification for two or more mod-
els of a helicopter type using a convertible 
FFS, the sponsor must submit a QTG for 
each helicopter model, or a QTG for the first 
helicopter model and a supplement to that 
QTG for each additional helicopter model. 
The NSPM will conduct evaluations for each 
helicopter model. 

g. Form and manner of presentation of ob-

jective test results in the QTG: 

(1) The sponsor’s FFS test results must be 

recorded in a manner acceptable to the 
NSPM, that allows easy comparison of the 
FFS test results to the validation data (e.g., 
use of a multi-channel recorder, line printer, 
cross plotting, overlays, transparencies). 

(2) FFS results must be labeled using ter-

minology common to helicopter parameters 
as opposed to computer software identifica-
tions. 

(3) Validation data documents included in 

a QTG may be photographically reduced only 
if such reduction will not alter the graphic 
scaling or cause difficulties in scale interpre-
tation or resolution. 

(4) Scaling on graphical presentations 

must provide the resolution necessary to 
evaluate the parameters shown in Attach-
ment 2, Table C2A of this appendix. 

(5) Tests involving time histories, data 

sheets (or transparencies thereof) and FFS 
test results must be clearly marked with ap-
propriate reference points to ensure an accu-
rate comparison between the FFS and the 
helicopter with respect to time. Time his-
tories recorded via a line printer are to be 
clearly identified for cross plotting on the 
helicopter data. Over-plots must not obscure 
the reference data. 

h. The sponsor may elect to complete the 

QTG objective and subjective tests at the 
manufacturer’s facility or at the sponsor’s 
training facility. If the tests are conducted 
at the manufacturer’s facility, the sponsor 
must repeat at least one-third of the tests at 
the sponsor’s training facility in order to 
substantiate FFS performance. The QTG 
must be clearly annotated to indicate when 
and where each test was accomplished. Tests 
conducted at the manufacturer’s facility and 
at the sponsor’s training facility must be 
conducted after the FFS is assembled with 
systems and sub-systems functional and op-

erating in an interactive manner. The test 
results must be submitted to the NSPM. 

i. The sponsor must maintain a copy of the 

MQTG at the FFS location. 

j. All FFSs for which the initial qualifica-

tion is conducted after May 30, 2014, must 
have an electronic MQTG (eMQTG) including 
all objective data obtained from helicopter 
testing, or another approved source (refor-
matted or digitized), together with corre-
lating objective test results obtained from 
the performance of the FFS (reformatted or 
digitized) as prescribed in this appendix. The 
eMQTG must also contain the general FFS 
performance or demonstration results (refor-
matted or digitized) prescribed in this appen-
dix, and a description of the equipment nec-
essary to perform the initial qualification 
evaluation and the continuing qualification 
evaluations. The eMQTG must include the 
original validation data used to validate 
FFS 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 pro-
vided by the data supplier. A copy of the 
eMQTG must be provided to the NSPM. 

k. All other FFSs not covered in subpara-

graph ‘‘j’’ must have an electronic copy of 
the MQTG by May 30, 2014. An electronic 
copy of the MQTG must be provided to the 
NSPM. This may be provided by an elec-
tronic scan presented in a Portable Docu-
ment File (PDF), or similar format accept-
able to the NSPM. 

l. During the initial (or upgrade) qualifica-

tion evaluation conducted by the NSPM, the 
sponsor must also provide a person who is a 
user of the device (e.g., a qualified pilot or 
instructor pilot with flight time experience 
in that aircraft) and knowledgeable about 
the operation of the aircraft and the oper-
ation of the FFS. 

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m. Only those FFSs that are sponsored by 

a certificate holder as defined in Appendix F 
of this part will be evaluated by the NSPM. 
However, other FFS evaluations may be con-
ducted on a case-by-case basis as the Admin-
istrator deems appropriate, but only in ac-
cordance with applicable agreements. 

n. The NSPM will conduct an evaluation 

for each configuration, and each FFS must 
be evaluated as completely as possible. To 
ensure a thorough and uniform evaluation, 
each FFS is subjected to the general simu-
lator requirements in Attachment 1 of this 
appendix, the objective tests listed in At-
tachment 2 of this appendix, and the subjec-
tive tests listed in Attachment 3 of this ap-
pendix. The evaluations described herein will 

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