2.7 Master qualification test guide (mqtg)

2.7.1 During the initial evaluation of an FSTD, the MQTG is created. This is the master document, as

amended in agreement with the NAA, to which FSTD recurrent evaluation test results are compared.

2.7.2 After the initial evaluation, the MQTG is available as the document to use for recurrent or special

evaluations and is also the document that any NAA can use as proof of an evaluation and current qualifications of an

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FSTD when approval for the use of the particular FSTD is requested for a specific training task.

2.8 Electronic qualification test guide (eQtg)

Use of an eQTG can reduce costs, save time and improve timely communication, and is becoming a common

practice. ARINC Report 436 defines an eQTG standard.

2.9 Quality management system and configuration management

2.9.1 A Quality Management System, which is acceptable to the NAA, should be established and maintained

by the operator to ensure the correct maintenance and performance of the FSTD. The Quality Management System may

be based upon established industry standards, such as ARINC report 433 (May 15^th, 2001 or as amended) entitled

Standard Measurements for Flight Simulator Quality.

2.9.2 A configuration management system should be established and maintained to ensure the continued

integrity of the hardware and software as from the original qualification standard, or as amended or modified through

the same system.

2.10 Types of evaluations

2.10.1 An initial evaluation is the first evaluation of an FSTD to qualify it for use. It consists of a technical

review of the QTG and a subsequent on-site validation of the FSTD to ensure it meets all the requirements of this

manual.

2.10.2 Recurrent evaluations are those evaluations accomplished periodically to ensure that the FSTD continues

to meet its qualification level.

2.10.3 Special evaluations are those that may be accomplished resulting from any of the following

circumstances:

a) a major hardware and/or software change which may affect the handling qualities, performance or systems

representations of the FSTD;

b) a request for an upgrade for a higher qualification level; and

c) the discovery of a situation that indicates the FSTD is not performing at its initial qualification standard.

Note. – Some of the above circumstances may require establishing revised tests leading to an amendment of the

MQTG.

2.11 Conduct of evaluations

2.11.1 Initial fstd evaluations

2.11.1.1 An FSTD operator seeking qualification of an FSTD should make the request for an evaluation to the

NAA of the State in which the FSTD will be located.

2.11.1.2 A copy of the FSTD’s QTG, with annotated test results, should accompany the request. Any QTG

deficiencies raised by the NAA should be corrected prior to the start of the evaluation.

2.11.1.3 The request for evaluation should also include a statement that the FSTD has been thoroughly tested

using a documented acceptance testing procedure covering cockpit layout, all simulated aeroplane systems and the

Instructor Operating Station as well as the engineering facilities, motion, visual and other systems, as applicable. In

addition a statement should be provided that the FSTD meets the criteria described in this manual. The applicant should

further certify that all the QTG tests for the requested qualification level have been satisfactorily conducted.

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