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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–14 Edition) 

Pt. 60, App. D 

(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 
NPSM 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. 

h. Examples of situations that may war-

rant Class

lIII model designation by the 

TPAA include the following: 

(a) Training, testing, or checking on very 

low visibility operations, including SMGCS 
operations. 

(b) Instrument operations training (includ-

ing instrument takeoff, departure, arrival, 
approach, and missed approach training, 
testing, or checking) using— 

(i) A specific model that has been geo-

graphically ‘‘moved’’ to a different location 
and aligned with an instrument procedure 
for another airport. 

(ii) A model that does not match changes 

made at the real-world airport (or landing 
area for helicopters) being modeled. 

(iii) A model generated with an ‘‘off-board’’ 

or an ‘‘on-board’’ model development tool 
(by providing proper latitude/longitude ref-
erence; correct runway or landing area ori-
entation, length, width, marking, and light-
ing information; and appropriate adjacent 
taxiway location) to generate a facsimile of 
a real world airport or landing area. 

These airport models may be accepted by 

the TPAA without individual observation 
provided the sponsor provides the TPAA 
with an acceptable description of the process 
for determining the acceptability of a spe-

cific airport model, outlines the conditions 
under which such an airport model may be 
used, and adequately describes what restric-
tions will be applied to each resulting air-
port or landing area model. 

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ISCUSSION

 

a. The subjective tests and the examina-

tion of functions provide a basis for evalu-
ating the capability of the FTD to perform 
over a typical utilization period; deter-
mining that the FTD satisfactorily meets 
the appropriate training/testing/checking ob-
jectives and competently simulates each re-
quired maneuver, procedure, or task; and 
verifying correct operation of the FTD con-
trols, instruments, and systems. The items 
in the list of operations tasks are for FTD 
evaluation purposes only. They must not be 
used to limit or exceed the authorizations 
for use of a given level of FTD as found in 
the Practical Test Standards or as approved 
by the TPAA. All items in the following 
paragraphs are subject to an examination of 
function. 

b. The List of Operations Tasks in Table 

D3A addressing pilot functions and maneu-
vers is divided by flight phases. All simu-
lated helicopter systems functions will be as-
sessed for normal and, where appropriate, al-
ternate operations. Normal, abnormal, and 
emergency operations associated with a 
flight phase will be assessed during the eval-
uation of maneuvers or events within that 
flight phase. 

c. Systems to be evaluated are listed sepa-

rately under ‘‘Any Flight Phase’’ to ensure 
appropriate attention to systems checks. 
Operational navigation systems (including 
inertial navigation systems, global posi-
tioning systems, or other long-range sys-
tems) and the associated electronic display 
systems will be evaluated if installed. The 
NSP pilot will include in his report to the 
TPAA, the effect of the system operation 
and any system limitation. 

d. At the request of the TPAA, the NSP 

Pilot may assess the FTD for a special as-
pect of a sponsor’s training program during 
the functions and subjective portion of an 
evaluation. Such an assessment may include 
a portion of a specific operation (e.g., a Line 
Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) scenario) 
or special emphasis items in the sponsor’s 
training program. Unless directly related to 
a requirement for the qualification level, the 
results of such an evaluation would not nec-
essarily affect the qualification of the FTD. 

e. The FAA intends to allow the use of 

Class III airport models on a limited basis 
when the sponsor provides the TPAA (or 
other regulatory authority) an appropriate 

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