Regulation Text
(a) Training courses using aircraft simulators and other training devices may be included in the program manager's training program if approved by the Administrator.
(b) Each aircraft simulator and other training device that is used in a training course or in checks required under this subpart must meet the following requirements:
(1) It must be specifically approved for—
(i) The program manager; and
(ii) The particular maneuver, procedure, or crewmember function involved.
(2) It must maintain the performance, functional, and other characteristics that are required for approval.
(3) Additionally, for aircraft simulators, it must be—
(i) Approved for the type aircraft and, if applicable, the particular variation within type for which the training or check is being conducted; and
(ii) Modified to conform with any modification to the aircraft being simulated that changes the performance, functional, or other characteristics required for approval.
(c) A particular aircraft simulator or other training device may be used by more than one program manager.
(d) In granting initial and final approval of training programs or revisions to them, the Administrator considers the training devices, methods, and procedures listed in the program manager's curriculum under § 91.1079.
Research Notes
Section 91.1087 — Approval of aircraft simulators and other training devices — addresses the FAA approval of simulators and training devices used in the program's training.
Approval levels: Full Flight Simulators (FFS) are approved at levels A, B, C, or D depending on fidelity. Flight Training Devices (FTD) are approved at levels 1-7. Aviation Training Devices (ATD) and Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) provide more limited credit.
Training credit: Higher-fidelity simulators provide more training credit toward certification and currency requirements. The training program must specify the simulator level used for each training event.
Reference: Part 60 on simulator approval; AC 120-40C on simulator qualification.
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