AMC6 FSTD(H).300 Engineering
simulator validation data
Decision 2012/011/R
(a) When a fully flight test validation simulation is modified as a result of changes to the simulated helicopter configuration, a qualified helicopter manufacturer may choose, with the prior agreement of the competent authority, to supply validation data from an “audited” engineering simulator/simulation to supplement selectively flight test data. This arrangement is confined to changes that are incremental in nature and are both easily understood and well defined.
(b) To be qualified to supply engineering simulator validation data, a helicopter manufacturer should:
(1) have a proven track record of developing successful data packages;
(2) have demonstrated high quality prediction methods through comparisons of predicted and flight test validated data;
(3) have an engineering simulator that:
— has models that run in an integrated manner;
— uses the same models as released to the training community (which are also used to produce stand/alone proof-of-match and checkout documents);
— is used to support helicopter development and certification;
(4) use the engineering simulation to produce a representative set of integrated proof‑of‑match cases; and
(5) have an acceptable configuration control system in place covering the engineering simulator and all other relevant engineering simulations.
(c) Helicopter manufacturers seeking to take advantage of this alternative arrangement should contact the competent authority at the earliest opportunity.
(d) For the initial application, each applicant should demonstrate his/her ability to qualify to the satisfaction of the Agency, in accordance with the criteria in this AMC and the corresponding AMC7 FSTD(H).300.
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