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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 labeled as a product of the device being tested.
f. A convertible FTD is addressed as a separate FTD for each model and series helicopter 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 qualification 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 include 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 terminology common to helicopter parameters
as opposed to computer software identifications.
(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 interpretation or resolution.
(4) Scaling on graphical presentations
must provide the resolution necessary to
evaluate the parameters shown in Attachment 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 appropriate reference points to ensure an accurate 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 operating 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 qualification is conducted after May 30, 2014, must
have an electronic MQTG (eMQTG) including
all objective data obtained from helicopter
testing, or another approved source (reformatted or digitized), together with correlating 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 (reformatted or digitized) prescribed in this appendix, and a description of the equipment necessary 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 provided by the data supplier. A copy of the
eMQTG must be provided to the NSPM.
k. All other FTDs (not covered in subparagraph  - j - ) must have an electronic copy of
the MQTG by and after May 30, 2014. An electronic copy of the MQTG must be provided to
the NSPM. This may be provided by an electronic scan presented in a Portable Document File (PDF), or similar format acceptable to the NSPM.
l. During the initial (or upgrade) 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 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 conducted on a case-by-case basis as the Administrator deems appropriate, but only in accordance 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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