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ED Decision 2026/006/R found in: Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Oct 2026)

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##### GM4 ARA.GEN.200(a)(2) Management system

*ED
Decision
2026/006/R*

**FSTD
INSPECTOR TRAINING**

(a) The competent authority should cover the
training areas as set out in Table 1 below when establishing a
training programme for initial and recurrent training for an FSTD
inspector to enable the inspector to develop and maintain the
required knowledge and skills.

(b) The competent authority may adapt the
content of the training areas as necessary, considering:

(1) the knowledge and experience of the
trainee; and

(2) the tasks and responsibilities of the FSTD
inspector.

***Table
1******— Training areas for FSTD inspectors***

<table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0">
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<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Training
			area
</td>
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Scope
</td>
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Description
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Theoretical
			knowledge of flight simulation
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Understanding
			of flight simulation to be able to assess the functionality,
			fidelity and compliance of FSTD systems
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	FSTD
			systems and their integration:

—	Hardware
			architecture and integration

—	Flight
			controls / control loading

—	Aircraft
			performance and handling modelling

—	Flight
			mechanics and aerodynamics

—	Avionics
			software and configuration control

—	Sound-cueing
			systems

—	Motion-cueing
			systems

—	Visual
			systems

—	Databases
			and data correlation

—	Integration
			of the FSTD systems and their ability to replicate aircraft
			behaviour

—	Validation
			data and validation data roadmaps to FSTD evaluations
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Regulatory
			knowledge
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Knowledge
			of regulatory requirements and procedures to be able to evaluate
			the compliance and effectiveness of FSTD operations
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	International
			aviation safety regulatory environment (e.g. Chicago Convention on
			International Civil Aviation and ICAO annexes and documents)

—	Applicable
			EU regulations (e.g. <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1139/oj">Regulation
			(EU) 2018/1139</a>,
			<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/1178/oj">Regulation
			(EU) No 1178/2011</a>)

—	Acceptable
			Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM)) for the
			application of the applicable EU regulations

—	Certification
			specifications for FSTDs

—	Instructions
			and best practice guidance (e.g. RAeS, ARINC)
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Planning
			and conduct of evaluations
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Planning
			and conduct of FSTD evaluations, including preparation, execution,
			reporting and follow-up actions
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	Development
			of evaluation plans and conduct of evaluations in coordination
			with stakeholders

—	Review
			of modifications to FSTDs and records for compliance

—	Preparation
			of clear and structured reports

—	Systematic
			application of assessment tools and techniques

—	Compliance
			and discrepancy identification
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Verification,
			validation and testing
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Evaluation
			of technical and operational performance of FSTD systems through
			objective and subjective testing and validation data analysis
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	Conduct
			of QTG reviews and scenario-based evaluations

—	Analysis
			of validation data and roadmaps

—	Execution
			of structured functional tests and identification of performance
			discrepancies
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Maintenance
			and operation of FSTDs
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Assessment
			of the configuration, maintenance and operation of FSTDs to be
			able to ensure continued qualification
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	Acceptance
			processes, configuration control and testing

—	Operational
			integration of optional systems and impact of technical changes
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Use
			of FSTDs
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Understanding
			of how the FSTD is intended to be used within training programmes,
			to be able to assess its qualification.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	Use
			of FSTDs in a training course

—	Applicable
			training credits associated with FSTDs

—	Relevant
			training, testing and checking related to an FSTD
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—	Operational
			and flight crew implications of FSTD limitations and capabilities
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080">
Assessment
			and auditing of organisation operating the FSTD’s management
			systems
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
Assessment
			of the effectiveness of the management system established by the
			organisation operating the FSTD in supporting FSTD qualification
			and compliance
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
—	Audits
			of compliance monitoring system (CMS), safety management system
			(SMS) and management processes
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—	Evaluation
			of system effectiveness and monitoring of follow-up actions
</td>
</tr>
</table>

(c) When developing a training programme for
initial training of FSTD inspectors, the competent authorities should
take into account all the following:

(1) appropriateness of training areas to
different aircraft categories;

(2) training needs of the inspector to evaluate
specific areas related to training (e.g. PBN, UPRT, full stall, HUD,
EVS, helicopter-specific scenarios, etc.);

(3) the individual trainee’s development
progress when determining the number of audits/evaluations in which
the trainee participates as an observer and as a team member under
supervision before acting as a full audit/evaluation team member.

(d) The training under supervision in
accordance with point (c)(3) should incorporate hands-on evaluation
training in an FSTD.

(e) When developing a training programme for
recurrent training, the competent authority should include refresher
training for FSTD inspectors who do not have recent experience in
FSTD evaluations and audits before acting as full audit/evaluation
team members.

(f) Any appropriate training methods such as
lectures, self-study, web-based training courses, participation in
FSTD conferences may be used in the initial and recurrent training of
FSTD inspectors. It is recommended that the trainers of FSTD
inspectors have extensive experience in their areas of instruction
and adequate andragogical skills.

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