Approved Simulator

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Evaluate Simulator
or Flight Training Device
CAAI OPS DIRECTIVE
OPS 1.1.062
AIR OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION
OPS 1.1.062 OPS Inspector Handbook
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1. Objective
1.1. This directive contains guidance for use by inspectors when
approving a Simulator or FTD for use by an air operator in its
training program.
1.2. This directive may not be used for certification or qualification of
Simulators and FTDs. It is intended for validating an already
certified device (usually by FAA, EASA, or other contracting
state) and for approving its use in a specific training program.
2. General
2.1.
Simulators
2.1.1. Flight simulators are qualified as a Level A, B, C, or D
flight simulator. Simulators approved for use in training,
checking, and testing under an approved curriculum must
represent the make, model, series, variant, and in some
cases serial number range of the aircraft training described
by the curriculum. The simulator must be equipped/modified
to include mandatory aircraft modifications. Each simulator
must meet and maintain the standards under which they
were originally qualified (i.e., under the provisions of FAA
AC 120-40
, current edition, Airplane Simulator
Qualification).
2.1.2. Some curriculum modules or elements require a specific
visual scene to accomplish a particular training event.
These events may require an accurate representation of the
airport, its lighting, the surrounding environment, etc. For
example:

Special airports and approaches,

Approach and landing using visual (ground or airport)
references,

Surface Movement Guidance and Control System training,

Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT),

Circling approaches, or

Other special circumstances.
2.1.3. With respect to the circling approach, the simulator initial
certification evaluates and qualifies the simulator’s ability to
conduct the circling maneuver. However, the CAAI is
responsible for evaluating and approving each proposed
circling approach to be used for training, checking, or
testing.
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2.2.
Flight Training Devices.
2.2.1. Advanced FTDs are those FTDs qualified as Level 6 or 7.
2.2.2. These devices must meet and maintain the qualification
standards set forth in FAA
AC 120-45, Airplane Flight
Training Device Qualification, as amended or other
equivalent document issued by the applicable regulatory
agency.
2.2.3. Once the FAA qualifies the FTD, the POI may approve
training, testing, and checking in those events that may be
accomplished in that level of FTD in accordance with the
appropriate Skill-Test-Standards (STS).
2.2.4. The qualification and approval of an advanced FTD is the
same process as that used to approve a simulator.
3. Reference Material, Forms & Job-Aids
3.1. Reference Material
3.1.1. FAA
AC 120-40
3.1.2. FAA
AC 120-45, Airplane Flight Training Device
Qualification
3.2. Forms
3.2.1. F 1.1.062-1 – Simulator or FTD Approval Checklist.
3.3. Regulatory Requirements
3.3.1. IANR.Ops. 434(b)(4)
3.3.2. IANR.Ops. 436.
4. Process
4.1.
Approval Guidelines
4.1.1. Following the appropriate authority qualification of a
particular simulator or FTD, the POI must evaluate and
approve the device for use in the operator’s training
program.
4.1.2. This approval will include the specific curriculum,
particular maneuver, procedure, and/or crewmember
function permitted to be performed in the device.
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4.1.3. ANRs requires the operator’s flight training equipment to
be appropriate for and adequate to support the curriculum
goals and each curriculum.
4.1.4. The flight training equipment must represent the specific
aircraft make, model, series, variant, and in some cases,
serial number of the aircraft represented by the training
device and curriculum.
4.1.5. When describing flight-training equipment, the curriculum
must use terminology consistent with the level of
qualification authorized for the particular device.
4.2.
Circling Approach Approval
Circling approach approval guidelines require:
4.2.1. The proposed airport scene to represent an accurate
airport visual presentation of the airport layout and
environment.
4.2.2. Only those combinations of instrument approach
procedures and landing runway that meet the criteria of the
airline transport pilot
Skill Test Standards (STS) (landing
runway heading that is at least 90 degrees to the final
approach course) to be approved for use in curriculum
leading to airman certification or proficiency.
4.2.3. The approach to be flown at the appropriate approach
speed by an airman qualified and current in the aircraft.
4.2.4. The aircraft should be at maximum landing weight and in
the appropriate configuration.
4.2.5. Evaluate night and day scenes (if day is available) with
emphasis on airport and runway lighting.
4.2.6. Ceiling and visibility should be set at the minimums for
the aircrafts circling approach category.
4.2.7. The simulator should be frozen in a position the
represents the minimum descent altitude and visibility
minimums for the approach and observe the airport
environment and lighting to determine the appropriateness
of the simulator’s visual cues.
4.2.8. Conduct a circling maneuver by constant visual reference
to the airport environment and to the landing runway.
Freeze the simulator periodically as the maneuver is being
accomplished to observe whether the airport environment,
ceiling, and visibility are maintained.
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4.2.9. Conduct the approach and circling maneuver again in
“real time” (without pause) to determine if the procedure
requires any unusual maneuvering and if it is a viable
approach and landing.
4.2.10. Provided the evaluation parameters are acceptable, the
POI will approve the simulator for the specific runway and
circling approach combinations that may be used in the
operator's training curricula.
4.3.
Inoperative Components
In order for a training center or operator to conduct training,
testing, and checking with inoperative components, the operator
or training center may elect to have an approved Simulator
Component Inoperative Guide (SCIG).
4.3.1. The SCIG outlines the training, checking, or testing that
will not be permitted when a component is inoperative.
4.3.2. Although similar in effect, the operator or training center
must not use an aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL) to
determine the operational status of simulators or FTDs.
4.3.3. If a SCIG is used, the training center must develop as a
part of the SCIG a management program for managing the
repair of items, the use of the device in the degraded
condition, and notification of the appropriate personnel. The
SCIG management program must include procedures to
ensure the reliability of the performance functions, and all
other characteristics that were required for qualification for
each flight simulator or FTD.
4.3.4. SCIGs require the POIs approval in order to be used in
an approved training curriculum. Once approved, the POI
will authorize the use of an SCIG by entry in the operator’s
training program.
4.4.
Approving FTD
4.4.1. The first step requires the regulatory authority to evaluate
and qualify flight-training equipment in accordance with
technical standards.
4.4.2. The second step in the process requires the POI to
evaluate the qualification report and recommendations.
Before approval, the POI must determine if the flight training
equipment is capable of performing each particular
maneuver, procedure, or crewmember function required by
the curriculum and that the equipment represents the
specific category and class of aircraft, type of aircraft, and
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particular variation within the type of aircraft addressed by
the curriculum. Training, testing, and checking in aircraft not
of the same model, series, and variant (including, in some
cases, similar serial numbers), and not equipped the same
as the simulator or FTD must not be approved.
4.4.3. After determining that the flight training equipment is
appropriately equipped and capable of accomplishing the
curriculum requirements, the POI issues approval for the
simulator or FTD to be used in a training program. The
approval must specify any limitations that are appropriate.
Approval to use a particular FTD (simulator or FTD) is
authorized through the operator's training program.
4.4.4. Levels 4 and 5 FTDs.
These devices are qualified by the FAA or other appropriate
local regulatory agency in accordance with the qualification
test guide submitted by the training center and accepted by
that regulatory agency. Each device must meet and
maintain the qualification standards set forth in FAA
AC
120-45
or equivalent. These devices are limited in capability
and may only be used to conduct those maneuvers
identified in the appropriate
Skill-Test-Standards (STS).
4.4.5. Daily Inspection Requirements.
Each simulator or FTD must be given a functional preflight
inspection each day before use. As part of the approval
process, the POI must determine if the training center has a
procedure for accomplishing and documenting required
preflight inspections. Preflight inspections will be conducted
in accordance with a predetermined list of inspection items
that are acceptable to the POI and must include a method
of logging deficiencies.
4.4.6. Operating Deficiencies (Simulator or FTD).
Each simulator and FTD must have a method to log
discrepancies and to advise instructors and evaluators that
training must not be conducted in events that rely on the
inoperative equipment. POI must determine how the
training center will identify, record, and resolve
discrepancies. Training center must have in place a quality
control system for discrepancies that provides instructors
and evaluators with information on equipment status prior to
the conduct of evaluations or instruction.
4.4.7. As part of the process for maintaining the
FTDs/simulators qualification, the appropriate authority also
conducts periodic evaluations to insure standards and
performance of the equipment are being maintained.
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4.4.8. Evaluations may discover deficiencies that require a
restriction to training, checking, or testing be imposed. A list
of all deficiencies will be provided to the FTD’s operator and
the POI. The POI will review all forwarded discrepancies
and determine if the training approval for the device will
need to be restricted until the training center resolves the
discrepancies. POIs are responsible for the continued
surveillance of the centers simulators and FTDs and may
also place a limitation/restriction on training, testing, and
testing at any time when deficiencies are noted.
4.4.9. The resolution of discrepancies is the responsibility of the
operator. It is also the responsibility of the operator to
advise the CAAI and the POI in a timely manner that
discrepancies, which have led to maneuver restrictions,
have been repaired.
5. Task Outcomes
5.1. Each approved flight-training device or simulator must be listed in
the operator's training program and approved by the POI