How should a limitation added to the FSTD qualification certificate be documented in the evaluation report?

A limitation to be added to the qualification certificate should be entered as a 'Severity A item' with the text 'Limitation:' preceding the item description.

Which fields must be completed under 'Evaluation details' in the FSTD evaluation report?

Under 'Evaluation details', the required entries include the date of the evaluation, the date of the previous evaluation, the type of evaluation (initial, recurrent, or special), the technical criteria primary reference document, and the validation data roadmap (VDR) ID-No.

Which qualification recommendations are included in the 'FSTD qualification' section of the evaluation report?

The evaluation report must record the FSTD qualification level (recommended), FSTD qualified for MCC training (recommended), and FSTD qualified for UPRT (approach to stall or full/post stall) (recommended).

AMC1 ARA.FSTD.100(d) Evaluation procedure

Q: When does a FSTD evaluation finding become a severity A item?

An item is classified as a severity A item when it is a non-compliance with the qualification basis that may affect the FCS or the assigned FCS, the ESL or the FSTD qualification, and training, testing and checking, and/or potentially lead to a negative transfer of training, or when objective test results are out of tolerance.

Q: What is the definition of a severity B item in FSTD evaluation?

A severity B item is a non-compliance related to simulation features, systems, subsystems, components, or parts that do not meet the conditions for classification as a severity A item.

Q: When is a FSTD evaluation observation recorded and what happens after the FSTD organisation's assessment?

An observation is recorded by the evaluation team when compliance with the required standard is not clearly proven and a subsequent assessment by the FSTD organisation is necessary. Following the outcome, the competent authority may promote the observation to an item and inform the organisation operating the FSTD.

Q: Which sections are part of the FSTD evaluation report structure?

The evaluation report includes sections: 1. Flight simulation training device (FSTD), 2. Evaluation details, 3. Supplementary information, 4. FSTD qualification, 5. Classification of items, and 6. Results.

Q: Which FSTD features are listed for fidelity level assessment in the evaluation report?

The FSTD evaluation report lists these FSTD features: flight deck layout and structure (FDK), flight control forces and hardware (CLH), flight control systems operation (CLO), aircraft systems (SYS), performance and handling on ground (GND), performance and handling in-ground effect (IGE), performance and handling out-of-ground effect (OGE), sound cueing (SND), vibration cueing (VIB), motion cueing (MTN), visual cueing (VIS), navigation (NAV), atmosphere and weather (ATM), and operating sites and terrain (OST).

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AMC1 ARA.FSTD.100(d) Evaluation procedure

ED Decision 2026/006/R

FSTD EVALUATION REPORT

Logo of the Competent Authority

[competent authority] FSTD EVALUATION REPORT

Date of the report

Report issue number

Organisation operating the FSTD

[Competent Authority] FSTD identification code:

Aircraft type, variant or group of aircraft (only for legacy FSTDs):

Engine fit(s) simulated:

Contents

1. Flight simulation training device (FSTD)

2. Evaluation details

3. Supplementary information

4. FSTD qualification

5. Classification of items

6. Results

7. Evaluation team

The conclusions presented are those of the evaluation team. The competent authority reserves the right to change these after internal review.

1. Flight simulation training device (FSTD)

(a) Organisation operating the FSTD:

(b) FSTD location:

(d) FSTD manufacturer and FSTD identification serial number:

(e) First entry into service (month/year):

(f) Visual system (manufacturer and type):

(g) Motion system (manufacturer and type):

(h) Engine instrumentation:

Flight instrumentation:

2. Evaluation details

(a) Date of the evaluation:

(b) Date of the previous evaluation:

(d) Technical criteria primary reference document:

(e) Validation data roadmap (VDR) ID-No:

3. Supplementary information

Evaluation team

	Name	Position	Organisation
Technical inspector
Flight inspector
Support pilot
Support staff

(b) Visual databases used during the evaluation:

(d) ESL revision No and date:

(e) Other:

4. FSTD qualification

(a) FSTD qualification level (recommended) (only for legacy FSTDs):

(b) FSTD qualified for MCC training (recommended):

(d) Recommended limitations:

FCS recommended

FSTD FEATURE

FIDELITY LEVEL

Simulated aircraft

Flight deck layout and structure (FDK)

Flight control forces and hardware (CLH)

Flight control systems operation (CLO)

Aircraft systems (SYS)

Performance and handling on ground (GND)

Performance and handling in-ground effect (IGE)

Performance and handling out-of-ground effect (OGE)

Sound cueing (SND)

Vibration cueing (VIB)

10.

Motion cueing (MTN)

11.

Visual cueing (VIS)

12.

Navigation (NAV)

13.

Atmosphere and weather (ATM)

14.

Operating sites and terrain (OST)

5. Classification of items

During the FSTD evaluation, various identified items may necessitate operator resolution. It is crucial to differentiate between two distinct categories when managing these items: severity A and severity B.

Severity A item

Items categorised as severity A by the evaluation team are non-compliances related to one of the following:

(a) a simulation feature, system, subsystem, component or part that fails to comply with the qualification basis, which may affect the FCS or the assigned FCS, the ESL or the FSTD qualification, and training, testing and checking and/or potentially lead to a negative transfer of training;

(b) non-compliance with the qualification basis, such as objective test results being out of tolerance.

If a limitation is to be added to the qualification certificate, it should be entered as ‘Severity A item’ with the text ‘Limitation:’ preceding the item description.

Severity B item

Items categorised as severity B by the evaluation team are non-compliances related to simulation features, systems, subsystems, components, or parts that do not meet the conditions for classification as a severity A item.

Observation

The evaluation team records an observation in cases where compliance with the required standard is not clearly proven and therefore a subsequent assessment by the FSTD organisation is necessary. Following the outcome of each assessment, the competent authority may promote an ‘Observation’ to ‘Item’ and inform the organisation operating the FSTD.

Period of rectification

The status of each ‘Item’ and ‘Observation’ should be notified to the competent authority within the period specified in point ARA.FSTD.100(e)(1). Failure to address or clarify the ‘Item’ may result in an enforcement measure by the competent authority in accordance with point ARA.FSTD.135.

6. Results

6.1 Severity A item

1
2

6.2 Severity B item

1
2

6.3 Observation

1
2

6.4 Comments

1
2

7. Evaluation team, designated by the competent authority

Signed………………………………………………………………For the competent authority

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

Details

Source-Title: AMC1 ARA.FSTD.100(d) Evaluation procedure View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24217 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.100 Initial evaluation procedure

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR