ED Decision 2026/006/R
TIMELINE FOR THE INITIAL EVALUATION
(a) The time allocated to objective tests depends on the speed of the automatic and manual systems set up to run each test and whether or not special equipment is required. The competent authority should not necessarily warn the organisation operating an FSTD of the sample validations tests which should be run on the day of the evaluation, unless special equipment is required.
(b) The FSTD cannot be used for subjective tests while part of the QTG is being run. Therefore, sufficient time (at least eight consecutive hours) should be set aside for the examination and running of the QTG.
(c) The subjective tests for the evaluation can be found in the applicable primary reference document (PRD). Note: the suggested subjective test profile is described in GM1 ARA.FSTD.100(a);(b);(c). Depending on the simulated configurations and complexity of the FSTD and simulated aircraft, at least one working day should be planned for the subjective test routine, which effectively prevents the use of the FSTD for any other purpose.
(d) To ensure adequate coverage of subjective and objective tests and to allow for cost effective rectification and retest before departure of the inspection team, adequate time (approximately three consecutive days) should be dedicated to an initial evaluation of an FSTD.
[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]
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