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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–19 Edition) 

Pt. 60, App. C 

airports (and surrounding areas as nec-
essary) are compatible, complete, and accu-
rate with respect to the visual presentation 
and airport model of this fictional airport. 
An SOC must be submitted that addresses 
navigation aid installation and performance 
and other criteria (including obstruction 
clearance protection) for all instrument ap-
proaches to the fictional airports that are 
available in the simulator. The SOC must 
reference and account for information in the 
terminal instrument procedures manual and 
the construction and availability of the re-
quired maps, charts, and other navigational 
material. This material must be clearly 
marked ‘‘for training purposes only.’’ 

c. When the simulator is being used by an 

instructor or evaluator for purposes of train-
ing, checking, or testing under this chapter, 
only airport models classified as Class I, 
Class II, or Class III may be used by the in-
structor or evaluator. Detailed descriptions/ 
definitions of these classifications are found 
in Appendix F of this part. 

d. When a person sponsors an FFS main-

tained by a person other than a U.S. certifi-
cate holder, the sponsor is accountable for 
that FFS originally meeting, and continuing 
to meet, the criteria under which it was 
originally qualified and the appropriate Part 
60 criteria, including the visual scenes and 
airport models that may be used by instruc-
tors or evaluators for purposes of training, 
checking, or testing under this chapter. 

e. Neither Class II nor Class III airport vis-

ual models are required to appear on the 
SOQ, and the method used for keeping in-
structors and evaluators apprised of the air-
port models that meet Class II or Class III 
requirements on any given simulator is at 
the option of the sponsor, but the method 
used must be available for review by the 
TPAA. 

f. When an airport model represents a real 

world airport and a permanent change is 
made to that real world airport (e.g., a new 
runway, an extended taxiway, a new lighting 
system, a runway closure) without a written 
extension grant from the NSPM (described in 
paragraph 1.g., of this section), an update to 
that airport model must be made in accord-
ance with the following time limits: 

(1) For a new airport runway, a runway ex-

tension, a new airport taxiway, a taxiway ex-
tension, or a runway/taxiway closure—with-
in 90 days of the opening for use of the new 
airport runway, runway extension, new air-
port taxiway, or taxiway extension; or with-
in 90 days of the closure of the runway or 
taxiway. 

(2) For a new or modified approach light 

system—within 45 days of the activation of 
the new or modified approach light system. 

(3) For other facility or structural changes 

on the airport (e.g., new terminal, relocation 
of Air Traffic Control Tower)—within 180 

days of the opening of the new or changed fa-
cility or structure. 

g. If a sponsor desires an extension to the 

time limit for an update to a visual scene or 
airport model or has an objection to what 
must be updated in the specific airport 
model requirement, the sponsor must pro-
vide a written extension request to the 
NSPM stating the reason for the update 
delay and a proposed completion date or pro-
vide an explanation for the objection, ex-
plaining why the identified airport change 
will not have an impact on flight training, 
testing, or checking. A copy of this request 
or objection must also be sent to the POI/ 
TCPM. The NSPM will send the official re-
sponse to the sponsor and a copy to the POI/ 
TCPM; however, if there is an objection, 
after consultation with the appropriate POI/ 
TCPM regarding the training, testing, or 
checking impact, the NSPM will send the of-
ficial response to the sponsor and a copy to 
the POI/TCPM. 

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ISCUSSION

 

a. The subjective tests provide a basis for 

evaluating the capability of the simulator to 
perform over a typical utilization period; de-
termining that the simulator competently 
simulates each required maneuver, proce-
dure, or task; and verifying correct oper-
ation of the simulator controls, instruments, 
and systems. The items listed in the fol-
lowing Tables are for simulator evaluation 
purposes only. They may not be used to limit 
or exceed the authorizations for use of a 
given level of simulator as described on the 
SOQ or as approved by the TPAA. All items 
in the following paragraphs are subject to an 
examination. 

b. The tests in Table C3A, Operations 

Tasks, in this attachment address pilot func-
tions, including maneuvers and procedures 
(called flight tasks), and are divided by 
flight phases. The performance of these tasks 
by the NSPM includes an operational exam-
ination of the visual system and special ef-
fects. There are flight tasks included to ad-
dress some features of advanced technology 
helicopters and innovative training pro-
grams. 

c. The tests in Table C3A, Operations 

Tasks, and Table C3G, Instructor Operating 
Station, in this attachment address the over-
all function and control of the simulator in-
cluding the various simulated environmental 
conditions; simulated helicopter system op-
eration (normal, abnormal, and emergency); 
visual system displays; and special effects 
necessary to meet flight crew training, eval-
uation, or flight experience requirements. 

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