What declaration is required after completing the FSTD tests, according to Part B?

A declaration stating that the FSTD meets all applicable requirements, except as noted, along with details of any pending QTG tests.

How early should I submit the application for initial qualification of an FSTD, excluding BITD, before the requested qualification date?

The application should be submitted not less than 3 months prior to the requested qualification date.

What information must be included in Part C of the FSTD application, to be completed not less than 7 days prior to initial evaluation?

Part C requires the names and qualifications of the evaluation team members, including pilot's and flight engineer's license numbers (if applicable), and an attestation regarding the FSTD's conformity to the aircraft configuration and simulated systems.

According to AMC1 ORA.FSTD.200, what regulation is this guidance related to?

This AMC is related to ORA.FSTD.200 within Aircrew Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

What details should be included in the letter of application for FSTD qualification?

The letter should include the type of FSTD, aircraft type/class, qualification level sought, configurations and engine fits, requested dates and location of the FSTD, and the date for submitting objective tests of the QTG.

AMC1 ORA.FSTD.200 Application for FSTD qualification

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ED Decision 2012/007/R

LETTER OF APPLICATION FOR INITIAL QUALIFICATION OF AN FSTD; EXCEPT BASIC INSTRUMENT TRAINING DEVICE (BITD)

A sample of letter of application is provided overleaf.

Part A

To be submitted not less than 3 months prior to requested qualification date

(Date)

(Office – Competent Authority)

(Address) ………………………………………………………

(City) …………………………………………………………….

(Country) ………………………………………………………

Type of FSTD	Aircraft Type/class	Qualification Level Sought
Full Flight Simulator FFS		A	B	C	D	Sp./Cat
Flight Training Device FTD		1	2	3
Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer FNPT		I	II	III	II MCC	III MCC

Interim Qualification Level requested: YES/NO

Dear,

<Name of Applicant> requests the evaluation of its flight simulation training device <operator’s identification of the FSTD> for qualification. The <FSTD manufacturer’s name> FSTD with its <visual system and manufacturer’s name, if applicable> visual system.

Evaluation is requested for the following configurations and engine fits as applicable:

e.g. 767 PW/GE and 757RR

1.....….......

2.....….......

3.....….......

Dates requested are: <date(s)> and the FSTD will be located at <place>.

The objective tests of the QTG will be submitted by <date> and in any event not less than 30 days before the requested evaluation date unless otherwise agreed with the competent authority.

Comments:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed

…………………………………………………………………..

Print name: …………………..

Position/appointment held: …………………..

Email address: …………………..

Telephone number: …………………..

Part B

To be completed with attached QTG results

(Date) …………………………

We have completed tests of the FSTD and declare that it meets all applicable requirements except as noted below.

The following QTG tests still have to be provided:

Tests	Comments

(Add boxes as required)

It is expected that they will be completed and submitted 3 weeks prior to the evaluation date.

Signed

…………………………………………………………………..

Print name: …………………..

Position/appointment held: …………………..

E-mail address: …………………..

Telephone number: …………………..

Part C

To be completed not less than 7 days prior to initial evaluation

(Date) …………………………

The FSTD has been assessed by the following evaluation team:

(Name) …………………………………………………… Qualification ……………………………………………………………………….

(Name) …………………………………………………… Pilot’s Licence Nr ………………………………………………………………..

(Name) …………………………………………………… Flight Engineer’s Licence Nr (if applicable) ………………………….

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FFS/FTD: This team attests that the <type of FSTD> conforms to the aeroplane flight deck/helicopter cockpit configuration of <name of aircraft operator (if applicable), type of aeroplane/helicopter> aeroplane/helicopter within the requirements for <type of FSTD and level> and that the simulated systems and subsystems function equivalently to those in that aeroplane/helicopter. The pilot of this evaluation team has also assessed the performance and the flying qualities of the FSTD and finds that it represents the designated aeroplane/helicopter.

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FNPT: This team attest(s) that the <type of FSTD> represents the flight deck or cockpit environment of a <aeroplane/helicopter or class of aeroplane/type of helicopter> within the requirements for <type of FSTD and level> and that the simulated systems appear to function as in the class of aeroplane/type of helicopter. The pilot of this evaluation team has also assessed the performance and the flying qualities of the FSTD and finds that it represents the designated class of aeroplane/type of helicopter.

(Additional comments as required)

…………………………………………………………………..

Signed

…………………………………………………………………..

Print name: …………………..

Position/appointment held: …………………..

E-mail address: …………………..

Telephone number: …………………..

Details

Source-Title: AMC1 ORA.FSTD.200 Application for FSTD qualification View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11072 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 20 April, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 20 April, 2012

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2012/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORA.FSTD.200 Application for FSTD qualification

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR