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Pt. 60, App. C 

operations (see Attachment 2 of this appen-
dix). 

(3) Control checks (see Attachment 1 and 

Attachment 2 of this appendix). 

(4) Flight deck configuration (see Attach-

ment 1 of this appendix). 

(5) Pilot, flight engineer, and instructor 

station functions checks (see Attachment 1 
and Attachment 3 of this appendix). 

(6) Helicopter systems and sub-systems (as 

appropriate) as compared to the helicopter 
simulated (see Attachment 1 and Attach-
ment 3 of this appendix). 

(7) FFS systems and sub-systems, includ-

ing force cueing (motion), visual, and aural 
(sound) systems, as appropriate (see Attach-
ment 1 and Attachment 2 of this appendix). 

(8) Certain additional requirements, de-

pending upon the qualification level sought, 
including equipment or circumstances that 
may become hazardous to the occupants. The 
sponsor may be subject to Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration require-
ments. 

o. The NSPM administers the objective and 

subjective tests, which includes an examina-
tion of functions. The tests include a quali-
tative assessment of the FFS by an NSP 
pilot. The NSP evaluation team leader may 
assign other qualified personnel to assist in 
accomplishing the functions examination 
and/or the objective and subjective tests per-
formed during an evaluation when required. 

(1) Objective tests provide a basis for meas-

uring and evaluating FFS performance and 
determining compliance with the require-
ments of this part. 

(2) Subjective tests provide a basis for: 
(a) Evaluating the capability of the FFS to 

perform over a typical utilization period; 

(b) Determining that the FFS satisfac-

torily simulates each required task; 

(c) Verifying correct operation of the FFS 

controls, instruments, and systems; and 

(d) Demonstrating compliance with the re-

quirements of this part. 

p. The tolerances for the test parameters 

listed in Attachment 2 of this appendix re-
flect the range of tolerances acceptable to 
the NSPM for FFS validation and are not to 
be confused with design tolerances specified 
for FFS manufacture. In making decisions 
regarding tests and test results, the NSPM 
relies on the use of operational and engineer-
ing judgment in the application of data (in-
cluding consideration of the way in which 
the flight test was flown and way the data 
was gathered and applied), data presen-
tations, and the applicable tolerances for 
each test. 

q. In addition to the scheduled continuing 

qualification evaluation, each FFS is subject 
to evaluations conducted by the NSPM at 
any time without prior notification to the 
sponsor. Such evaluations would be accom-
plished in a normal manner (i.e., requiring 
exclusive use of the FFS for the conduct of 

objective and subjective tests and an exam-
ination of functions) if the FFS is not being 
used for flight crewmember training, testing, 
or checking. However, if the FFS were being 
used, the evaluation would be conducted in a 
non-exclusive manner. This non-exclusive 
evaluation will be conducted by the FFS 
evaluator accompanying the check airman, 
instructor, Aircrew Program Designee 
(APD), or FAA inspector aboard the FFS 
along with the student(s) and observing the 
operation of the FFS during the training, 
testing, or checking activities. 

r. Problems with objective test results are 

handled as follows: 

(1) If a problem with an objective test re-

sult is detected by the NSP evaluation team 
during an evaluation, the test may be re-
peated or the QTG may be amended. 

(2) If it is determined that the results of an 

objective test do not support the level re-
quested but do support a lower level, the 
NSPM may qualify the FFS at that lower 
level. For example, if a Level D evaluation is 
requested and the FFS fails to meet sound 
test tolerances, it could be qualified at Level 
C. 

s. After an FFS is successfully evaluated, 

the NSPM issues a certificate of qualifica-
tion (COQ) to the sponsor. The NSPM rec-
ommends the FFS to the TPAA, who will ap-
prove the FFS for use in a flight training 
program. The COQ will be issued at the satis-
factory conclusion of the initial or con-
tinuing qualification evaluation and will list 
the tasks for which the FFS is qualified, ref-
erencing the tasks described in Table C1B in 
Attachment 1 of this appendix. However, it is 
the sponsor’s responsibility to obtain TPAA 
approval prior to using the FFS in an FAA- 
approved flight training program. 

t. Under normal circumstances, the NSPM 

establishes a date for the initial or upgrade 
evaluation within ten (10) working days after 
determining that a complete QTG is accept-
able. Unusual circumstances may warrant 
establishing an evaluation date before this 
determination is made. A sponsor may 
schedule an evaluation date as early as 6 
months in advance. However, there may be a 
delay of 45 days or more in rescheduling and 
completing the evaluation if the sponsor is 
unable to meet the scheduled date. See At-
tachment 4, of this appendix, Figure C4A, 
Sample Request for Initial, Upgrade, or Re-
instatement Evaluation. 

u. The numbering system used for objec-

tive test results in the QTG should closely 
follow the numbering system set out in At-
tachment 2, FFS Objective Tests, Table C2A 
of this appendix. 

v. Contact the NSPM or visit the NSPM 

Web site for additional information regard-
ing the preferred qualifications of pilots used 
to meet the requirements of § 60.15(d). 

w. Examples of the exclusions for which 

the FFS might not have been subjectively 

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