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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–19 Edition) 

Pt. 60, App. D 

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QPS requirements 

Information 

Entry No. 

Subjective requirements 

In order to be qualified at the FTD qualification level indi-

cated, the FTD must be able to perform at least the tasks as-

sociate with that level of qualification. 

FTD level 

Notes 

4 5 6 7 

2.a. ...........

Position/Adjustment/Positive restraint system ..........................

Note: 

An ‘‘A’’ in the table indicates that the system, task, or procedure may be examined if the appropriate simulator system or 

control is in the FTD and is working properly. 

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a. If relevant winds are present in the ob-

jective data, the wind vector (magnitude and 
direction) should be noted as part of the data 
presentation, expressed in conventional ter-
minology, and related to the runway being 
used for the test. 

b. The format for numbering the objective 

tests in Appendix C of this part, Attachment 
2, Table C2A, and the objective tests in Ap-
pendix D of this part, Attachment 2, Table 
D2A, is identical. However, each test re-
quired for FFSs is not necessarily required 
for FTDs, and each test required for FTDs is 
not necessarily required for FFSs. When a 
test number (or series of numbers) is not re-
quired, the term ‘‘Reserved’’ is used in the 
table at that location. Following this num-
bering format provides a degree of com-
monality between the two tables and sub-
stantially reduces the potential for confu-
sion when referring to objective test num-
bers for either FFSs or FTDs. 

c. A Level 4 FTD does not require objective 

tests and is not addressed in the following 
table. 

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a. The ground and flight tests required for 

qualification are listed in Table D2A Objec-
tive Evaluation Tests. Computer generated 
FTD test results must be provided for each 
test except where an alternate test is specifi-
cally authorized by the NSPM. If a flight 
condition or operating condition is required 
for the test but does not apply to the heli-
copter being simulated or to the qualifica-
tion level sought, it may be disregarded (e.g., 
engine out climb capability for a single-en-
gine helicopter). Each test result is com-
pared against the validation data described 

in § 60.13, and in Appendix B of this part. The 
results must be produced on an appropriate 
recording device acceptable to the NSPM 
and must include FTD number, date, time, 
conditions, tolerances, and appropriate de-
pendent variables portrayed in comparison 
to the validation data. Time histories are re-
quired unless otherwise indicated in Table 
D2A. All results must be labeled using the 
tolerances and units given. 

b. Table D2A in this attachment sets out 

the test results required, including the pa-
rameters, tolerances, and flight conditions 
for FTD validation. Tolerances are provided 
for the listed tests because mathematical 
modeling and acquisition and development of 
reference data are often inexact. All toler-
ances listed in the following tables are ap-
plied to FTD performance. When two toler-
ance values are given for a parameter, the 
less restrictive may be used unless otherwise 
indicated. In those cases where a tolerance is 
expressed only as a percentage, the tolerance 
percentage applies to the maximum value of 
that parameter within its normal operating 
range as measured from the neutral or zero 
position unless otherwise indicated. 

c. Certain tests included in this attach-

ment must be supported with an SOC. In 
Table D2A, requirements for SOCs are indi-
cated in the ‘‘Test Details’’ column. 

d. When operational or engineering judg-

ment is used in making assessments for 
flight test data applications for FTD valid-
ity, such judgment must not be limited to a 
single parameter. For example, data that ex-
hibit rapid variations of the measured pa-
rameters may require interpolations or a 
‘‘best fit’’ data section. All relevant param-
eters related to a given maneuver or flight 
condition must be provided to allow overall 
interpretation. When it is difficult or impos-
sible to match FTD to helicopter data 
throughout a time history, differences must 
be justified by providing a comparison of 
other related variables for the condition 
being assessed. 

e. The FTD may not be programmed so 

that the mathematical modeling is correct 
only at the validation test points. Unless 
noted otherwise, tests must represent heli-
copter performance and handling qualities at 
operating weights and centers of gravity 
(CG) typical of normal operation. If a test is 

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