What factors should the competent authority consider when determining the need for a special evaluation of an FSTD modification?

The competent authority should consider the nature of the modification, its novelty, its complexity, the risk associated with the modification, and the performance of the organisation operating the FSTD.

Which elements should the competent authority evaluate when deciding the scope and schedule of a special evaluation for an FSTD modification?

The competent authority should consider the FSTD modifications to be assessed using the applicable qualification basis, the impact of the changes to the ESL, and the impact of the changes to the MQTG (including updated validation data in the validation data roadmap, updated validation tests and tolerances, and updated statements of justification).

From which date does the AMC2 ARA.FSTD.130 'Modifications' section become applicable?

This section is applicable from 30 April 2028, as per ED Decision 2026/006/R.

AMC2 ARA.FSTD.130 Modifications

Q: What evaluation does the competent authority conduct when an organisation applies for a major modification while maintaining the assigned FCS of the FSTD?

The competent authority should conduct an evaluation in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(c) to assess the FSTD using its original qualification basis.

Q: What should the competent authority do if a major modification lowering the FSTD capabilities per the original qualification basis is approved?

If a major modification results in lowering the capabilities of the FSTD as established with the original qualification basis, the competent authority should act in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(e).

Q: Which qualification basis is used when an organisation applies for a major modification to obtain a new FCS as per point (f)(2)(ii) of AMC1 ORA.FSTD.110?

The competent authority should conduct an evaluation in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(c) to assess the FSTD using the applicable qualification basis at the time of application for the major modification.

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AMC2 ARA.FSTD.130 Modifications

ED Decision 2026/006/R

EVALUATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR FSTD MODIFICATIONS

(a) In order to determine the need for a special evaluation, the competent authority should consider:

(1) the nature of the modification, its novelty, its complexity and the risk associated with the modification;

(2) the performance of the organisation operating the FSTD.

(b) The competent authority should consider the following factors when deciding on the scope and schedule of a special evaluation:

(1) the FSTD modifications to be assessed using the applicable qualification basis;

(2) the impact of the changes to the ESL;

(3) the impact of the changes to the MQTG, such as:

(i) updated validation data in the validation data roadmap;

(ii) updated validation tests and tolerances;

(iii) updated statements of justification.

(c) If the organisation operating the FSTD applies for a major modification while maintaining the assigned FCS of the FSTD as specified in point (f)(2)(i) of AMC1 ORA.FSTD.110, the competent authority should conduct an evaluation in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(c) to assess the FSTD using its original qualification basis. If such major modification results in lowering the capabilities of the FSTD as established with the original qualification basis, the competent authority should act in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(e).

(d) If the organisation operating the FSTD applies for a major modification to obtain an FCS as specified in point (f)(2)(ii) of AMC1 ORA.FSTD.110, the competent authority should conduct an evaluation in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.100(c) to assess the FSTD using the applicable qualification basis at the time of application for the major modification. Before re-issuing an FSTD qualification certificate with the new FCS, the competent authority should inform the applicant about the result of the evaluation.

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

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Source-Title: AMC2 ARA.FSTD.130 Modifications View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24223 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ARA

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

Parentir: ARA.FSTD.130 Changes

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR