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j. The FFS will normally be requalified
using the FAA-approved MQTG and the criteria that was in effect prior to its removal
from qualification. However, inactive periods
of 2 years or more will require requalification under the standards in effect and current at the time of requalification.
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14. INSPECTION, CONTINUING QUALIFICATION
EVALUATION, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (Section 60.19)
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a. The sponsor must conduct a minimum of
four evenly spaced inspections throughout
the year. The objective test sequence and
content of each inspection must be developed
by the sponsor and must be acceptable to the
NSPM.
b. The description of the functional preflight check must be contained in the sponsor-s QMS.
c. Record  - functional preflight -  in the
FFS discrepancy log book or other acceptable location, including any item found to be
missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative.
d. During the continuing 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 FFS.
e. The NSPM will conduct continuing qualification evaluations every 12 months unless:
(1) The NSPM becomes aware of discrepancies or performance problems with the device that warrants more frequent evaluations; or
(2) The sponsor implements a QMS that
justifies less frequent evaluations. However,
in no case shall the frequency of a continuing qualification evaluation exceed 36
months.

nicians, the sponsor will be notified as far in
advance of the evaluation as practical; but
not less than 72 hours. Examples of such
tests include latencies, control dynamics,
sounds and vibrations, motion, and/or some
visual system tests.
h. The continuing qualification evaluations, described in Section 60.19(b), will normally require 4 hours of FFS time. However, flexibility is necessary to address abnormal situations or situations involving aircraft with
additional levels of complexity (e.g., computer controlled aircraft). The sponsor
should anticipate that some tests may require additional time. The continuing qualification evaluations will consist of the following:
(1) Review of the results of the quarterly
inspections conducted by the sponsor since
the last scheduled continuing qualification
evaluation.
(2) A selection of approximately 8 to 15 objective tests from the MQTG that provide an
adequate opportunity to evaluate the performance of the FFS. The tests chosen will
be performed either automatically or manually and should be able to be conducted within approximately one-third (1/3) of the allotted FFS time.
(3) A subjective evaluation of the FFS to
perform a representative sampling of the
tasks set out in attachment 3 of this appendix. This portion of the evaluation should
take approximately two-thirds (2/3) of the allotted FFS time.
(4) An examination of the functions of the
FFS may include the motion system, visual
system, sound system, instructor operating
station, and the normal functions and simulated malfunctions of the simulated helicopter systems. This examination is normally accomplished simultaneously with the
subjective evaluation requirements.
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15. LOGGING FFS DISCREPANCIES (Section 60.20)

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f. The sponsor-s test sequence and the content of each quarterly inspection required in
Section 60.19(a)(1) should include a balance and a
mix from the objective test requirement
areas listed as follows:
(1) Performance.
(2) Handling qualities.
(3) Motion system (where appropriate).
(4) Visual system (where appropriate).
(5) Sound system (where appropriate).
(6) Other FFS systems.
g. If the NSP evaluator plans to accomplish specific tests during a normal continuing qualification evaluation that requires the use of special equipment or tech-

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No additional regulatory or informational
material applies to Section 60.20. Logging FFS Discrepancies.
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