ESL section reference

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Section 1 ‘Organisation operating the FSTD’

Name of the organisation operating the FSTD and its principal place of business address

FSTD location address

Section 2 ‘FSTD information’

(i) Indication of the FCS or assigned FCS for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) FSTD type/level for a legacy FSTD.

FSTD serial number

FSTD identification number (ID)

Organisation’s FSTD ID

Primary reference document and additional refence documents, if applicable

FSTD manufacturer

Year of manufacture

Validation data roadmap (VDR) (number, VDR version/revision, date)

Indication whether the FSTD has a multi-crew cooperation (MCC) capability, when applicable

Section 2

Feature 1: Flight deck layout and structure (FDK)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) (or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘FDK’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Summary of the following:

— FSTD;

— simulated aircraft type, variant (make, model, series) or group of aircraft;

— arrangement of equipment, covering the entire flight deck (e.g. enclosure, windows, lighting, seating); and

— aircraft system interfaces (e.g. panels, switches, buttons)

Description of the flight deck including, in cases it is applicable, elements which are touchscreen representations of flight deck equipment or interfaces

For an FSTD with FCS, where the flight deck has differences in fidelity levels across flight deck representation or aircraft system interfaces (e.g. panels, switches, buttons), identification of:

(i) any omitted system interfaces, or any non-interactive representations used in place of functional elements used; and

(ii) any fidelity differences across cockpit panels and consoles.

Maximum take-off weight (MTOW), maximum landing weight (MLW), in cases it is applicable

Section 2

Feature 2: Flight control forces and hardware (CLH)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘CLH’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Note: If the feature CLH reflects flight controls at different fidelity levels, the highest fidelity level is entered for the feature CLH and marked with an asterisk (*). A remark should be added that not all flight control forces and hardware are simulated and/or at the same fidelity level.

In cases it is applicable, identification of each flight control not meeting the highest fidelity level of the feature CLH and description of the actual fidelity level of such flight control

Note: For FSTDs with assigned FCS, list with identification of flight control forces and hardware which are type-specific and generic

List and description of the installed primary flight controls, e.g. whether their forces change with flight conditions such as configuration or airspeed, and, at a generic level, whether they are reversible or irreversible.

List and description of the installed flight controls other than the primary ones, e.g. which of them use hardware or touchscreens

Information about aircraft make/model/series, version/revision of the equipment, as applicable

Section 2

Feature 3: Flight control systems operation (CLO)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘CLO’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for legacy FSTD.

Description of the flight control system operation, including a high-level overview (e.g. for type-specific: the simulated aircraft variant and flight control data revision; for generic: whether the system is conventional or fly-by-wire) and what is simulated (e.g. for type-specific: the flight control data revision; for generic fly-by-wire systems: details on simulated system operation modes and flight and manoeuvre envelope protection functions).

Section 2

Feature 4: Aircraft systems (SYS)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘SYS’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Note: In cases the feature SYS reflects aircraft systems that are at different fidelity levels or may be not installed at all, the highest fidelity level is entered for the feature SYS and marked with an asterisk (*). A remark should be added that not all aircraft systems are simulated and/or at the same fidelity level.

A list of all installed aircraft systems

The information can be structured according to the applicable Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters if deemed beneficial.

Where applicable, identification of each aircraft system not meeting the highest fidelity level of the feature SYS and description of the actual fidelity level of such system

Note: For FSTDs with assigned FCS, list with identification of aircraft systems which are type-specific and generic

Summary of avionics system versions and the fidelity level

For the generic aircraft systems, adequate information should be provided on the simulated characteristics and capabilities (e.g. modes of an autopilot system).

For the aircraft systems simulating a certain aircraft type, part or system version, the simulated system should be identified by using, for example, ‘part number’ or ‘revision’. The provided information should enable users to verify whether the simulated system configuration corresponds to a particular aircraft standard or modification state (e.g. as required by an airworthiness directive or service bulletin), as identified by the relevant revision or part number.

Identification of the OEM reference documentation (e.g. AFM, RFM, pilot’s operating handbook, FCOM, etc.), including the applicable revision, for any modelled aircraft system based on such documentation. This is particularly necessary where the simulated aircraft is based upon a specific tail number or does not correspond to the latest revision of the OEM documentation

Identification of approach capabilities

(i) If an approach capability has lowered minima declared, due to the use of some special equipment, that equipment should also be specified in support of the declaration (e.g. CAT III RVR 75m - No DH because of HUD/HUGS/PVD/EVS, etc.)

(ii) If any approach capability is limited to a particular airport/approach, that limitation should be included, e.g. RNP AR APCH ‘Limited to VNKT RNP Z RWY 02 (AR)’.

(iii) If an approach capability is declared without any known limitation, it is assumed that the capability can be demonstrated and used at all operating sites without limitation. This should be substantiated by appropriate sample testing described in the organisation’s management system.

(iv) Any additional PBN capabilities can be mentioned (e.g. ‘Oceanic L1 RNP 4’) if supporting features and equipment have been validated to support those capabilities.

Section 2

Feature 5: Performance and handling on ground (GND)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘GND’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Description of the simulated aircraft and model (type and variant, type or group of aircraft), including any applicable limitations (e.g. differences, having an impact on training, testing or checking, between the simulation and the simulated aircraft)

Section 2

Feature 6: Performance and handling in-ground effect (IGE)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘IGE’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Description of the simulated aircraft and model (type and variant, type or group of aircraft), including any applicable limitations (e.g. differences, having an impact on training, testing or checking, between the simulation and the simulated aircraft)

Section 2

Feature 7: Performance and handling out-of-ground effect (OGE)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘OGE’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Description of the simulated aircraft and model (type and variant, type or group of aircraft), including any applicable limitations (e.g. differences, having an impact on training, testing or checking, between the simulation and the simulated aircraft)

Identification whether the FSTD is approved for approach to stall or full/post stall and any information or limitations relating to UPRT specifics

section 2

Feature 8: Sound cueing (SND)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘SND’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Source of the simulation model (simulated aircraft type, variant or group of aircraft), data/revision where applicable and a basic hardware description

Section 2

Feature 9: Vibration cueing (VIB)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘VIB’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Source of the simulation model (simulated aircraft type, variant or group of aircraft), data/revision and degrees of freedom if a separate vibration platform/seat is installed

Section 2

Feature 10: Motion cueing (MTN)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘MTN’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Technology used, the revision of the model data, degrees of freedom, motion type and stroke length, as applicable

Section 2

Feature 11: Visual cueing (VIS)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘VIS’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Display type (e.g. collimated film, collimated mirror, 10 ft Dome, etc.), field of view, projector technology, and any other attributes of the visual system or specific capabilities

Note: The contents of the visual databases/models should not be included under this feature (See feature OST below).

Section 2

Feature 12: Navigation (NAV)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘NAV’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

Coverage of geographical areas where navigation aids are simulated;

List of simulated navigation aids (e.g. GNSS, SBAS, VOR, DME);

Update frequency along with any known limitations to the use of the FSTD (e.g. ‘Navaid coverage only accurate within 25 nm of specified airport model’)

Section 2

Feature 13: Atmosphere and weather (ATM)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘ATM’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

All environment-related capabilities of the device, useful to the users of the device, paying attention to any peculiarities of the FSTD

Summary regarding the icing model, based on the statement of justification/statement of compliance, described in the MQTG

Runway contaminants, if applicable

Section 2

Feature 14: Operating sites and terrain (OST)

In the cell that contains the instruction ‘[Indicate the fidelity level (S, R, G or N) or leave blank for a legacy FSTD]’, for the ‘OST’ feature:

(i) indication of the applicable fidelity level (S, R, G, N) for an FSTD with FCS or with assigned FCS; or

(ii) to be left blank for a legacy FSTD.

List of installed visual databases including specific capabilities

Visual database revision numbers should not be included on the ESL. The ESL should not require a new revision when a visual database is replaced or removed.

The addition of a new visual database or a visual model should only warrant an update to the ESL if a new or amended capability is being declared. This would generally be visual databases which would be used to support a specific training scenario.

Section 3 ‘Miscellaneous’

Any other information useful to the users of the device which is not tied to any of the above features.

Such information may include but is not limited to:

(i) the ‘Malfunction document’ revision should be specified to ensure that all users use the most up-to-date document. If a system is in place for update of the malfunction document and this necessitates regular updates of the ESL, such updates of the ESL can be omitted, but an alternative method of keeping all users informed should be employed. A similar approach could be taken to the instructor operating station (IOS) user manuals or other relevant documents;

(ii) any additional capabilities (e.g. debriefing tools, lesson plan tools);

(iii) SATCE and its available real-time exercise scenarios, if such capability is simulated on the FSTD. The capability and equipment, supporting the SATCE may be listed in the ESL provided that it is indicated as additional equipment as referred to point ORA.FSTD.120(d) outside the scope of the FSTD qualification.