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(f) Method for evaluating FTD objective 

test results. 

(g) List of all relevant parameters driven 

or constrained during the automatic test(s). 

(h) List of all relevant parameters driven 

or constrained during the manual test(s). 

(i) Tolerances for relevant parameters. 
(j) Source of Validation Data (document 

and page number). 

(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) FTD Objective Test Results as obtained 

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

f. A convertible FTD is addressed as a sepa-

rate FTD for each model and series heli-
copter to which it will be converted and for 
the FAA qualification level sought. The 
NSPM will conduct an evaluation for each 
configuration. If a sponsor seeks qualifica-
tion for two or more models of a helicopter 
type using a convertible FTD, the sponsor 
must provide 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. The form and manner of presentation of 

objective test results in the QTG must in-
clude the following: 

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

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

(2) FTD 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 D2A of this appendix. 

(5) Tests involving time histories, data 

sheets (or transparencies thereof) and FTD 
test results must be clearly marked with ap-
propriate reference points to ensure an accu-
rate comparison between FTD and helicopter 
with respect to time. Time histories recorded 
via a line printer are to be clearly identified 
for cross-plotting on the helicopter data. 
Over-plots may 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 FTD 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 FTD 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 FTD location. 

j. All FTDs 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 FTD (reformatted or 
digitized) as prescribed in this appendix. The 
eMQTG must also contain the general FTD 
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 
FTD 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 FTDs (not covered in subpara-

graph ‘‘j’’) must have an electronic copy of 
the MQTG by and after May 30, 2014. An elec-
tronic 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 knowl-
edgeable about the operation of the aircraft 
and the operation of the FTD. 

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m. Only those FTDs that are sponsored by 

a certificate holder as defined in Appendix F 
of this part will be evaluated by the NSPM. 
However, other FTD 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 FTD must 
be evaluated as completely as possible. To 
ensure a thorough and uniform evaluation, 

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