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CS FSTD(A).300  Qualification basis

ED Decision 2012/010/R

(a)     Any FSTD submitted for initial evaluation shall be evaluated against applicable CS-FSTD(A) criteria for the qualification levels applied for. Recurrent evaluations of an FSTD shall be based on the same version of CS-FSTD(A) that was applicable for its initial evaluation. An upgrade shall be based on the currently applicable version of CS-FSTD(A).

(b)     An FSTD shall be assessed in those areas that are essential to completing the flight crew member training, testing and checking process as applicable.

(c)      The FSTD shall be subjected to:

(1)     validation tests; and

(2)     functions and subjective tests.

(d)     The QTG, including all data, supporting material and information should be submitted in a format to allow efficient review and evaluation before the FSTD can gain a qualification level. Where applicable, the QTG should be based on the aircraft validation data as defined by the operational suitability data (OSD) established in accordance with Part-21.