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14 CFR Part 60, Appendix E to Part 60 - Qualification Performance Standards for Quality Management Systems for Flight Simulation Training Devices | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
CFR › Title 14 › Chapter I › Subchapter D › Part 60 › Appendix E 14 CFR Part 60, Appendix E to Part 60 - Qualification Performance Standards for Quality Management Systems for Flight Simulation Training Devices
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(4) Standard Measurements for Flight Simulator Quality: A quality system based on FSTD performance will improve and maintain training quality. See http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/aircraft_aviation/nsp/sqms/ for more information on measuring FSTD performance.
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* Note: If the sponsor has an approved discrepancy prioritization system, this item is satisfied by describing how discrepancies are prioritized, what actions are taken, and how the sponsor will notify the NSPM if the MMI has not been repaired or replaced within the specified timeframe.
A QMS manual that prescribes the policies, processes, or procedures outlined in this table
§ 60.5(a).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will identify deficiencies in the QMS
§ 60.5(b).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will document how the QMS program will be changed to address deficiencies
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will address proposed program changes (for programs that do not meet the minimum requirements as notified by the NSPM) to the NSPM and receive approval prior to their implementation
§ 60.5(c).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will document that at least one FSTD is used within the sponsor's FAA-approved flight training program for the aircraft or set of aircraft at least once within the 12-month period following the initial or upgrade evaluation conducted by the NSPM and at least once within each subsequent 12-month period thereafter
§ 60.7(b)(5).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will document that at least one FSTD is used within the sponsor's FAA-approved flight training program for the aircraft or set of aircraft at least once within the 12-month period following the first continuing qualification evaluation conducted by the NSP and at least once within each subsequent 12-month period thereafter
§ 60.7(b)(6).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will obtain an annual written statement from a qualified pilot (who has flown the subject aircraft or set of aircraft during the preceding 12-month period) that the performance and handling qualities of the subject FSTD represents the subject aircraft or set of aircraft (within the normal operating envelope). Required only if the subject FSTD is not used in the sponsor's FAA-approved flight training program for the aircraft or set of aircraft at least once within the preceding 12-month period
§ 60.5(b)(7) and § 60.7(d)(2).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how independent feedback (from persons recently completing training, evaluation, or obtaining flight experience; instructors and check airmen using the FSTD for training, evaluation, or flight experience sessions; and FSTD technicians and maintenance personnel) will be received and addressed by the sponsor regarding the FSTD and its operation
§ 60.9(b)(1).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how and where the FSTD SOQ will be posted, or accessed by an appropriate terminal or display, in or adjacent to the FSTD
§ 60.9(b)(2).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor's management representative (MR) is selected and identified by name to the NSPM
§ 60.9(c) and Appendix E, paragraph (d).
A policy, process, or procedure specifying the MR authority and responsibility for the following:
§ 60.9(c)(2), (3), and (4).
E1.11.a.
Monitoring the on-going qualification of assigned FSTDs to ensure all matters regarding FSTD qualification are completed as required by this part.
E1.11.b.
Ensuring that the QMS is properly maintained by overseeing the QMS policies, practices, or procedures and modifying as necessary.
E1.11.c.
Regularly briefing sponsor's management on the status of the on-going FSTD qualification program and the effectiveness and efficiency of the QMS.
E1.11.d.
Serving as the primary contact point for all matters between the sponsor and the NSPM regarding the qualification of assigned FSTDs.
E1.11.e.
Delegating the MR assigned duties to an individual at each of the sponsor's locations, as appropriate.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will:
§ 60.13; QPS Appendices A, B, C, and D.
E1.12.a.
Ensure that the data made available to the NSPM (the validation data package) includes the aircraft manufacturer's flight test data (or other data approved by the NSPM) and all relevant data developed after the type certificate was issued (e.g., data developed in response to an airworthiness directive) if the data results from a change in performance, handling qualities, functions, or other characteristics of the aircraft that must be considered for flight crewmember training, evaluation, or experience requirements.
E1.12.b.
Notify the NSPM within 10 working days of becoming aware that an addition to or a revision of the flight related data or airplane systems related data is available if this data is used to program or operate a qualified FSTD.
E1.12.c.
Maintain a liaison with the manufacturer of the aircraft being simulated (or with the holder of the aircraft type certificate for the aircraft being simulated if the manufacturer is no longer in business), and if appropriate, with the person who supplied the aircraft data package for the FFS for the purposes of receiving notification of data package changes.
E1.13.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will make available all special equipment and qualified personnel needed to conduct tests during initial, continuing qualification, or special evaluations
§ 60.14.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will submit to the NSPM a request to evaluate the FSTD for initial qualification at a specific level and simultaneously request the TPAA forward a concurring letter to the NSPM; including how the MR will use qualified personnel to confirm the following:
§ 60.15(a)-(d); § 60.15(b); § 60.15(b)(i); § 60.15(b)(ii); § 60.15(b)(iii).
E1.14.a.
That the performance and handling qualities of the FSTD represent those of the aircraft or set of aircraft within the normal operating envelope.
E1.14.b.
The FSTD systems and sub-systems (including the simulated aircraft systems) functionally represent those in the aircraft or set of aircraft.
E1.14.c.
The flight deck represents the configuration of the specific type or aircraft make, model, and series aircraft being simulated, as appropriate.
E1.15.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the subjective and objective tests are completed at the sponsor's training facility for an initial evaluation
§ 60.15(e).
E1.16.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will update the QTG with the results of the FAA-witnessed tests and demonstrations together with the results of the objective tests and demonstrations after the NSPM completes the evaluation for initial qualification
§ 60.15(h).
E1.17.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will make the MQTG available to the NSPM upon request
§ 60.15(i).
E1.18.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will apply to the NSPM for additional qualification(s) to the SOQ
§ 60.16(a); § 60.16(a)(1)(i); and § 60.16(a)(1)(ii).
E1.19.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor completes all required Attachment 2 objective tests each year in a minimum of four evenly spaced inspections as specified in the appropriate QPS
§ 60.19(a)(1) QPS Appendices A, B, C, or D.
E1.20.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor completes and records a functional preflight check of the FSTD within the preceding 24 hours of FSTD use, including a description of the functional preflight
§ 60.19(a)(2) QPS Appendices A, B, C, or D.
E1.21.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor schedules continuing qualification evaluations with the NSPM
§ 60.19(b)(2).
E1.22.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor ensures that the FSTD has received a continuing qualification evaluation at the interval described in the MQTG
§ 60.19(b)(5)-(6).
E1.23.
A policy, process, or procedure describing how discrepancies are recorded in the FSTD discrepancy log, including:
§ 60.19(c); § 60.19(c)(2)(i); § 60.19(c)(2)(ii).
E1.23.a.
A description of how the discrepancies are entered and maintained in the log until corrected.
E1.23.b.
A description of the corrective action taken for each discrepancy, the identity of the individual taking the action, and the date that action is taken.
E1.24.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the discrepancy log is kept in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator and kept in or adjacent to the FSTD. (An electronic log that may be accessed by an appropriate terminal or display in or adjacent to the FSTD is satisfactory.)
§ 60.19(c)(2)(iii).
E1.25.
A policy, process, or procedure that requires each instructor, check airman, or representative of the Administrator conducting training, evaluation, or flight experience, and each person conducting the preflight inspection, who discovers a discrepancy, including any missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative components in the FSTD, to write or cause to be written a description of that discrepancy into the discrepancy log at the end of the FSTD preflight or FSTD use session
§ 60.20.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will apply for initial qualification based on the final aircraft data package approved by the aircraft manufacturer if operating an FSTD based on an interim qualification
§ 60.21(c).
E1.27.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor determines whether an FSTD change qualifies as a modification as defined in § 60.23
§ 60.23(a)(1)-(2).
E1.28.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will ensure the FSTD is modified in accordance with any FSTD Directive regardless of the original qualification basis
§ 60.23(b).
E1.29.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will notify the NSPM and TPAA of their intent to use a modified FSTD and to ensure that the modified FSTD will not be used prior to:
§ 60.23(c)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv).
E1.29.a.
Twenty-one days since the sponsor notified the NSPM and the TPAA of the proposed modification and the sponsor has not received any response from either the NSPM or the TPAA; or
E1.29.b.
Twenty-one days since the sponsor notified the NSPM and the TPAA of the proposed modification and one has approved the proposed modification and the other has not responded; or
E1.29.c.
The FSTD successfully completing any evaluation the NSPM may require in accordance with the standards for an evaluation for initial qualification or any part thereof before the modified FSTD is placed in service.
E1.30.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how, after an FSTD modification is approved by the NSPM, the sponsor will:
§ 60.23(d)-(e).
E1.30.a.
Post an addendum to the SOQ until as the NSPM issues a permanent, updated SOQ.
E1.30.b.
Update the MQTG with current objective test results and appropriate objective data for each affected objective test or other MQTG section affected by the modification.
E1.30.c.
File in the MQTG the requirement from the NSPM to make the modification and the record of the modification completion.
E1.31.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will track the length of time a component has been missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative (MMI), including:
§ 60.25(b)-(c), and QPS Appendices A, B, C, or D.
E1.31.a.
How the sponsor will post a list of MMI components in or adjacent to the FSTD.
E1.31.b.
How the sponsor will notify the NSPM if the MMI has not been repaired or replaced within 30 days.*
E1.32.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will notify the NSPM and how the sponsor will seek requalification of the FSTD if the FSTD is moved and reinstalled in a different location
§ 60.27(a)(3).
E1.33.
A policy, process, or procedure specifying how the sponsor will maintain control of the following: (The sponsor must specify how these records are maintained in plain language form or in coded form; but if the coded form is used, the sponsor must specify how the preservation and retrieval of information will be conducted.)
§ 60.31.
E1.33.a.
The MQTG and each amendment.
E1.33.b.
A record of all FSTD modifications required by this part since the issuance of the original SOQ.
E1.33.c.
Results of the qualification evaluations (initial and each upgrade) since the issuance of the original SOQ.
E1.33.d.
Results of the objective tests conducted in accordance with this part for a period of 2 years.
E1.33.e.
E1.33.f.
Comments obtained in accordance with § 60.9(b);
E1.33.g.
E1.33.g.1.
E1.33.g.2.
E1.33.g.3.
E1.33.g.4.