Article 10b -- Flight simulation training devices

• Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 found in: Aircrew (1178/2011) Part-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTO (Aug 2023)
• Regulation (EU) 2026/781 found in: Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Oct 2026)

Article 10b — Flight simulation training devices Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 1. Flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) used for pilot training, testing and checking, with the exception of developmental training devices used for flight test training, shall comply with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes VI and VII and shall be qualified. Article 10b — Flight simulation training devices Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 1.       Flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) used for pilot training, testing and checking, with the exception of developmental training devices used for flight test training, shall comply with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes VI and VII and shall be qualified. ## Article 10b — Flight simulation training devices *Regulation (EU) 2019/1747* 1. Flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) used for pilot training, testing and checking, with the exception of developmental training devices used for flight test training, shall comply with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes VI and VII and shall be qualified. ## Article 10b — Flight simulation training devices *Regulation (EU) 2026/781* 1. Flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) used for pilot training, testing and checking, with the exception of developmental training devices used for flight test training, shall comply with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes VI and VII and shall be qualified. 2. Member States and EASA shall, when reissuing FSTD qualification certificates in accordance with the requirements of Annex VI (Part-ARA) for FSTDs that were qualified in accordance with certification specifications applicable before 30 April 2028, take the following steps: (a) upon application by the certificate holder, complete the section ‘FSTD capability signature (FCS)’ of the certificate: (i) in the case of FFSs that were qualified in accordance with JAR-STD 1A amendment 3 or the JAR-STD 1H initial issue or later, in the case of FTDs level 2 (FTD 2) and level 3 (FTD 3) that were qualified in accordance with the JAR-STD 2A initial issue or the JAR-STD 2H initial issue or later and in the case of FNPTs that were qualified in accordance with JAR-STD 3A change 1 or the JAR-STD 3H initial issue or later, with either of the following entries: (1) an assigned FCS in accordance with Appendix IX to Annex VI (Part-ARA); (2) the FCS, after an evaluation of the FSTD in accordance with the CS-FSTD applicable as of 30 April 2028; (ii) in the case of FFSs, FTD 2, FTD 3 and FNPTs other than those specified in point (a)(i), with either of the following entries: (1) an assigned FCS in accordance with Appendix IX to Annex VI (Part-ARA), after an evaluation of the FSTD in accordance with the certification specifications referred to in point (a)(i), as applicable; (2) the FCS, after an evaluation of the FSTD in accordance with the CS-FSTD applicable as of 30 April 2028; (iii) in the case of FTDs level 1 (FTD 1), with the FCS, after an evaluation of the FSTD in accordance with the CS-FSTD applicable as of 30 April 2028; (iv) in any case where an FSTD has been qualified using special conditions in accordance with point [ARA.FSTD.100](#_DxCrossRefBm2072462075)(h)(1) of Annex VI (Part-ARA), with the FCS, after an evaluation of the FSTD in accordance with the CS-FSTD applicable as of 30 April 2028; (b) in all other cases, where the conditions set out in point (a)(i)-(iv) are not met: (i) reissue the FSTD qualification certificate without completing the section ‘FSTD capability signature (FCS)’; (ii) when reissuing FSTD qualification certificates for BITDs, include the FSTD specifications set out in Appendix IV to Annex VI (Part-ARA), as applicable until 29 April 2028; (c) before reissuing an FSTD qualification certificate with an FCS in accordance with point (a), inform the applicant of the result of the re-evaluation. 3. When acting in accordance with paragraph 2, point (a), in cases where an FSTD is qualified to multiple FSTD qualification types and levels that simulate the same aircraft type, Member States and EASA shall merge those FSTD qualification certificates into a single FSTD qualification certificate with one FCS or one assigned FCS. In such cases, Member States and EASA shall take the following steps: (a) if an FSTD meets the qualification basis referred to in paragraph 2, point (a)(i), carry out one of the following: (i) take the highest fidelity level for each feature, resulting from a comparison of the assigned FCS for each qualification; (ii) if the FSTD certificate holder applies for an FCS, determine the FCS after an evaluation of the FSTD; (b) if an FSTD does not meet the qualification basis referred to in paragraph 2, point (a)(i), for each qualification certificate, the Member State and EASA shall issue the FSTD qualification certificate with an FCS or an assigned FCS that is determined in accordance with paragraph 2 point (a), (ii), (iii) or (iv), as applicable. 4. Member States and EASA shall replace, no later than 30 October 2029, the existing FSTD qualification certificates with certificates complying with the format laid down in Appendix IV to Annex VI (Part-ARA), provided that they received and reviewed the following: (a) the ESL; (b) a statement confirming that the organisation has established compliance with Part-ORA, Subpart FSTD, as amended by [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/781](http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/781/oj)[[19]](#_ftn19). When replacing the existing FSTD qualification certificates in accordance with the first subparagraph of this paragraph, Member States and EASA shall act in accordance with paragraph 2. When the Member States and EASA issue the FSTD qualification certificate in accordance with the format laid down in Appendix IV to Annex VI (Part- ARA), the ESL developed for that FSTD certificate shall become part of the FSTD qualification. 5. Holders of FSTD qualification certificates shall, for each FSTD qualification certificate other than those for BITDs, develop an ESL and submit it to the competent authority, together with a statement confirming that the organisation has established compliance with Subpart FSTD of Annex VII (Part-ORA), as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/781, in the following cases: (a) when applying for the reissuance of the certificate in accordance with the requirements of Annex VII (Part-ORA); (b) when the FSTD is intended to be used for the conduct of training in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation or the requirements of [Regulation (EU) No 965/2012](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/965/oj), in accordance with a new or amended training programme; (c) no later than 30 April 2029. 6. A BITD qualification certificate shall remain valid subject to recurrent evaluations, which shall be carried out by the competent authority every 3 years. 7. The requirements of this Regulation that include a reference to FSTD types and levels shall be applied to FSTDs with an FCS or an assigned FCS in accordance with point [FCL.036](#_DxCrossRefBm2072462074) of Annex I (Part-FCL). *[applicable from 30 April 2028 — Regulation (EU) 2026/781]* --- [[19]](#_ftnref19) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/781 of 8 April 2026 amending Regulations (EU) No 1178/2011 and (EU) No 965/2012 as regards the requirements applicable to flight simulation training devices and the use of those devices for pilot training, testing and checking (OJ L, 2026/781, 10.4.2026, ELI: <http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/781/oj>).