2017 WATS Conference FAA National Simulator Program

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1 2017 WATS Conference FAA Presented by: Harvey Gay and Richard Budd Date: May 3, 2017 SL-1-NSP

2 SUMMARY OUTLINE (NSP), AFS 205 FSTDs Classes of Airports Missing, Malfunctioning, or Inoperative Items FSTD Modifications Level 4 & 5 Requirements Part 60 NSP Part 60 Rule Change Overview Background Applicability Part 60 Rule Change General Elements Part 60 Rule Change Other ICAO 9625 Alignment SL-2-NSP

3 (NSP) AFS-205 Larry McDonald, NSP Manager (NSPM) Authorized 31 Presently 3 Supervisors (2 OPS-1 Engineer) 16 Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI) 6 Aerospace Engineers 4 Program Management Analysis SL-3-NSP

4 Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) Full-Flight Sims: FTDs : Level A Level 4 Level B Level 5 Level C Level 6 Level D Level 7 Evaluated Initially and Annually to Continue Qualification Each Level Requires Specific Capabilities and Performance (14 CFR Part 60) Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD s) are managed by AFS-810 SL-4-NSP

5 Active Simulators/FTDs Level A FFSs 110 Level Level Level B C D FTDs 47 6 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 TOTAL 881 (as of April 1, 2017) SL-5-NSP

6 Classes of Airports SL-6-NSP

7 Class I Airport Qualification standards contained in Table A3B or C3B of Part 60 Applicable only to those FSTDs under Part 60 Evaluated by NSP on initial & CQ evaluations Intended to demonstrate visual system performance/capabilities & are available for use in training Listed on the Statement of Qualification Not evaluated by TPAA SL-7-NSP

8 Class II Airport Standards contained in Table A3C or C3C of Part 60 Evaluated by simulator sponsor Not listed on Statement of Qualification Real-world or fictitious airports Intended to meet basic airport model content for training, checking, & testing Not required to have all airport runways fully modeled Pre-part 60 models must meet this standard (FSTD Directive 1) SL-8-NSP

9 Class III Airport Intended to represent real-world airports but lack the scene requirements of Class I or II Accepted for use in training by the TPAA Not listed on Statement of Qualification Allowed to be inaccurate or incomplete airport models with restrictions Appropriately restricted to prevent negative training SL-9-NSP

10 Missing, Malfunctioning, or Inoperative Equipment SL-10-NSP

11 MMI Component Definition As defined in 14 CFR 60.25, a missing, malfunctioning or inoperative component of the FSTD that is required to be present and correctly operate for the satisfactory completion of that maneuver, procedure, or task. SL-11-NSP

12 Missing, Malfunctioning, or Inoperative MMI Equipment IAW it is the responsibility of the instructor, check airman, or representative of the administrator conducting training, testing, or checking, to exercise reasonable and prudent judgment to determine if any MMI component is necessary for satisfactory completion of a specific maneuver, procedure, or task SL-12-NSP

13 Reporting MMI Components Does the discrepancy affect or require a change to the SOQ? Does the discrepancy affect the performance or handling qualities of the FSTD including out of tolerance (OOT) QTG tests? Does the discrepancy affect the accomplishment of tasks for training, checking, or testing IAW approved training program? If YES to any of the above, the discrepancy should be considered an MMI component. If correction of that component should exceed 30 days, the discrepancy must be reported to the NSP for authorization to operate the FSTD. NSP Guidance Bulletin SL-13-NSP

14 MMI Component vs. FSTD Level IAW 14 CFR Part 60 SL-14-NSP

15 FSTD Modifications SL-15-NSP

16 Modifications to an FSTD Not all changes to an FSTD are considered modifications; 60.23(c) & 60.13(f) SL-16-NSP

17 Modifications to an FSTD Per 60.23, an FSTD has been modified when: Equipment or devices are added to or removed from FSTD, which change the Statement of Qualification or the MQTG; Changes are made to either software or hardware that are intended to impact flight or ground dynamics; Changes are made that impact performance or handling characteristics of the FSTD; Changes are made to the MQTG; SL-17-NSP

18 Notification of FSTD Modification and Validation Data Updates Prior to using a modified FSTD, sponsors are required to simultaneously notify the NSPM and the TPAA. 21 Day Response Time NSP Guidance Bulletin NSP Notification - NSP Form T011 SL-18-NSP

19 Level 4 & 5 Approval and Limitations SL-19-NSP

20 Level 4 FTD Part 60 does not provide for flight credit TPAA Conducts Evals for Level 4 FTDs SL-20-NSP

21 Level 5 FTD TPAA Conducts Evals for Level 5 FTDs SL-21-NSP

22 Level 6 FTD NSP Conducts Evals for Level 6 FTDs SL-22-NSP

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25 Part 60 Change 2 Rule Overview Rule changes were driven to support new air carrier training requirements Public Law # (2010) Part 121 N&O (2013) Rule content was developed from numerous sources and recommendations Working groups such as ICATEE, SPAW ARC, LOCART, and others ICAO 9625 (Edition 3 and Edition 4) NTSB Safety Recommendations Public Comment to the NPRM SL-25-NSP

26 Part 60 Change 2 FSTD Directive 2 Grandfathered Devices: (FSTD Directive #2) Qualification for specific tasks will only be required if the FSTD will be used to train those specific tasks. These specific tasks are: Full Stall Training Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Engine and Airframe Icing Bounced Landing Recovery Training Takeoff and Landing in Gusting Crosswinds After March 2019, any FSTD being used to conduct specific tasks defined in the FSTD Directive must meet the new requirements To Date 17 Completed FD2 Evaluations, 2 in-work and 6 Evaluations Approved by NSP GB SL-26-NSP

27 Part 60 Change 2 New Devices: With the exception of full stall qualification, all of the new technical evaluation standards will apply to FSTDs that are initially qualified after the effective date of the final rule. Most changes only apply to Level C or Level D FSTDs Extended envelope tasks and alignment of standards with ICAO 9625 for some FSTD levels Up to a two year grace period may be applicable for FSTDs that are currently ordered. Qualification of additional training tasks will be tracked through the FSTD s Statement of Qualification (SOQ). SL-27-NSP

28 General Requirements Full Stall Maneuvers Minimum aerodynamic modeling requirements Subject matter expert (SME) pilot evaluation Objective testing* Improves existing part 60 requirements for the subjective and objective testing of full stall Upset Prevention and Recovery (non-stall) Definition of the FSTD s validation envelope Minimum set of maneuvers for UPRT qualification Instructor feedback mechanism (e.g. validation envelope, aircraft operational limits, student flight controls, etc.) SL-28-NSP

29 Legacy Stall Evaluation Requirements W Stall Warning B Stall Buffet S Stall R Full Stall and Initiation of Recovery V Motion vibration test The objective testing tolerances vary slightly by simulator standard, but are generally limited to: Airspeed tolerance on stall warning, stall buffet, and stall speeds Bank angle tolerance at speeds greater than stick shaker or initial buffet Stick/column force in airplanes with reversible flight control systems (AC C and later). Stall vibrations are analyzed in a separate test that evaluates the frequency content in a power spectral density plot SL-29-NSP

30 General Requirements Engine and Airframe Icing Minimum modeling requirements Improves existing part 60 requirement for engine and airframe icing Based upon ICAO 9625 standards Objective demonstration testing* Takeoff and Landing in Gusting Crosswind Requires implementation of realistic gusting crosswind profiles Data sources for wind profiles must be defined FAA has provided example wind profiles in guidance that may be used as a means of compliance to develop realistic models SL-30-NSP

31 General Requirements Continued Bounced Landing Recovery --Improves upon and combines existing part 60 ground reaction modeling and special effects requirements --Requires appropriate effects during bounced or skipped landings, including the effects and indications of ground contact due to landing in an abnormal attitude (e.g. tail strike). --Existing objective testing covers much of the aerodynamic and ground reaction modeling necessary --No additional objective testing is required SL-31-NSP

32 Other Interest Items Extended Evaluation Interval (EEI) Program Program to extend annual evaluation intervals to up to 36 months Requires a sponsor implemented QMS that justifies less frequent evaluations (Part 60, Appendix A) FAA added guidance for sponsors Technical Process Standardization Internal process development to improve standardization Improve dissemination of information to sponsors Recording and tracking of decisions on FSTD evaluation related issues BASA-SIP FSTD Annex is being actively negotiated between FAA and EA SL-32-NSP

33 Resources and Guidance Website FSTD Guidance Bulletins Eval Reference Current NSP Forms Eval Reference SL-33-NSP

34 NSP Website: NSP SL-34-NSP

35 Questions? SL-35-NSP