Flight Operations CAP 8200

Inspector Manual
Annexure 21
FSTD User Approval Job Aid
Rev 0 30th Oct 2014

JOB AID: APPROVAL OF FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICES AND FULL FLIGHT SIMULATORS
FOR AIR OPERATORS

APPROVAL OF FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICES AND FULL FLIGHT SIMULATORS FOR AIR OPERATORS
Name of Inspector:
Type of Operation:
Date:
Operator/Applicant Name:
Aircraft Type:
Action: Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
The Inspector must-
(a) Coordinate visit arrangements with operator for initial evaluation of the FTD or FFS
(b) Review the specifications and approvals of the device used or intended for use, including whether the
device is intended for the FTD Level 4, 5, 6 or FFS Level A, B, C or D to confirm that the device is
representative of the equipment it is simulating
Requirement Assessment
YES NO N/C N/A
1. Is the simulator or training device configured the same way as the aeroplane it
represents?
2. Does the Certificate Holder use a maintenance log to report simulator or training
device discrepancies?
3. Did the Certificate Holder use a maintenance log to correct simulator discrepancies?
4. Did the Certificate Holder upgrade his simulators and training devices to reflect
operational/fleet changes?
5. Were the Certificate Holder's simulators and training devices configured to meet low
altitude windshear training requirements?
6. Were the Certificate Holder's policies, procedures, instructions and information,
contained in his manual, for the Simulators / Training Devices process followed?
7. Were the Simulators / Training Devices process controls followed?
8. Did the records for the Simulators / Training Devices process comply with the
instructions provided in the Certificate Holder's manual?
9. Were the required checks and measurements for the Simulators / Training Devices
process effective in identifying problems or potential problems and providing
corrective action for them?
10. Did personnel properly handle the associated interfaces by complying with other
written policies, procedures, instructions and information that are related to this
task?
YES = Requirements met NO* = Requirements not met N/C = Not Checked N/A = Not Applicable
Requirement Assessment
YES NO N/C N/A
11. Are the following aspects of the Management Responsibility and Authority
addressed for the Simulators/Training Devices process:
 Flight Operations CAP 8200
Inspector Manual
Annexure 21
FSTD User Approval Job Aid
Rev 0 30th Oct 2014

(a) Is there a clearly identified person who is responsible for the quality of the
Simulators / Training Devices process?
Name/Title:
(b) Is there a clearly identified person who has authority to establish and modify the
Certificate Holder's policies, procedures, instructions and information for the Simulators
/ Training Devices process?
Name/Title:
(c) Does the responsible person know that he/she has responsibility for the Simulators /
Training Devices process?
(d) Does the person with authority know that he/she has authority for the Simulators /
Training Devices process?
(e) Does the person with responsibility for the Simulators / Training Devices process
meet the qualification standards?
(f) Does the person with authority to establish and modify the Simulators / Training
Devices process meet the qualification standards?
(g) Does the person with responsibility understand the requirements associated with
the Simulators / Training Devices process and how they interact with other
processes?
(h) Does the person with authority understand the requirements associated with the
Simulators/Training Devices process and how they interact with other processes?
(i) Does the responsible person know who has authority to establish and modify the
Simulators / Training Devices process?
(j) Does the person with authority know who has the responsibility for the Simulators /
Training Devices process?
At the Training Centre conduct the following checks as applicable:
12. Are Cabin Crew using exit mock-ups that duplicate normal and emergency
conditions as applicable, in accordance with the Certificate Holder’s design?
13. Are Cabin Crew using mechanisms required to operate the exits in accordance with
the Certificate Holder’s design?
14. Are Cabin Crew training on an aeroplane-training device that functions and
performs as required for device approval, in accordance with the Certificate
Holder’s design?
15. Are assigned personnel performing daily functional pre-flight checks on training
devices, in accordance with the Certificate Holder’s design?
16. Does the Certificate Holder test the approved door training devices and log the
results on a yearly basis, in accordance with the Certificate Holder’s design?
YES = Requirements met NO* = Requirements not met N/C = Not Checked N/A = Not Applicable
Requirement Assessment
YES NO N/C N/A
17. In observing the training of Cabin Crew does each mock-up or training device used
replicate the forces required for operation (in normal and emergency mode, if
applicable) and are maintained to the standards of initial approval, in accordance
with the Certificate Holder’s design?
 Flight Operations CAP 8200
Inspector Manual
Annexure 21
FSTD User Approval Job Aid
Rev 0 30th Oct 2014

18. Does the device meet all applicable CAR and policy guidelines for use in
crewmember training, in accordance with the Certificate Holder’s design?

YES = Requirements met NO* = Requirements not met N/C = Not Checked N/A = Not Applicable
Notes: 1. A “NO” or “N/C” response on the checklist must be accompanied by reason or comments.
2. A “NO” response must be transferred to the NCF report and corrective action where applicable.
3. Precede all comments with the applicable checklist item number.
Comments

Recommendation

Inspector Name ____________________ Signature______________________ Date___________________