What may be used to validate and verify an FSTD modification that introduces new technology or a new system not covered by the initial qualification basis?

Validation and verification of a modification involving a change of technology or addition of a new system not covered by the initial qualification basis may be performed using newer certification specifications that apply to the new technology, system or equipment, provided an evaluation using the original qualification basis is not possible.

Under what condition may newer certification specifications be used for validating a change of technology in an FSTD?

The condition for using newer certification specifications is that an evaluation using the original qualification basis is not possible.

Which FSTD modifications are addressed by AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) regarding qualification basis?

This AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) applies to a modification of an FSTD that involves a change of technology, or addition of a new system or equipment, not covered by the qualification basis used for the initial qualification.

From what date does the AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) provision on qualification of new technology or systems become applicable?

Yes, the AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) qualification basis for new technology or systems is applicable from 30 April 2028 according to ED Decision 2026/006/R.

AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) Qualification basis

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AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) Qualification basis

ED Decision 2026/006/R

QUALIFICATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY OR SYSTEMS

Where a modification of an FSTD involves a change of technology, or an addition of a new system or equipment that is not covered by the qualification basis used for the initial qualification, and provided that an evaluation is not possible using the original qualification basis, the validation and verification of such changes may be performed by using newer certification specifications that apply to this new technology, system or equipment.

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]

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Source-Title: AMC1 ORA.FSTD.210(b) Qualification basis View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24253 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

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

Parentir: ORA.FSTD.210 Qualification basis

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR