What is an FSTD?

What is an FSTD?

Abbreviation FSTD means all synthetic training devices used to pilot training. Different FSTD levels are FFS, FNPT, FTD and BITD. Different levels are meant for different purposes: other devices are used to practice handling skills, while others are meant for training aircraft system operation.

What does FSTD stand for in aviation?

Flight Simulation Training Device Qualification (FSTD)

What is EASA certificate?

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Approval is a company level certification to the European Commission Regulation standards of design, production, maintenance and operation of aircraft components. An aircraft component is described as any product, part, or appliance installed in European aircraft.

What is a level DG simulator?

A Level D/Type 7 simulator simulates all aircraft systems that are accessible from the flight deck and are critical to training. This standard of simulator is used both for initial and recurrent training for commercial air transport (CAT) aircraft.

What does FSTD stand for in EASA compliance document?

(h) ‘Flight simulation training device qualification (FSTD qualification)’ means the level of technical ability of an FSTD as defined in the compliance document. (i) ‘BITD manufacturer’ means that organisation or enterprise being directly responsible to the competent authority for requesting the initial BITD model qualification.

What does FSTD stand for in certification category?

(h) ‘Flight simulation training device qualification (FSTD qualification)’ means the level of technical ability of an FSTD as defined in the compliance document. (i) ‘\TD manufacturer’ means that organisation or enterprise being directly responsible to the competent authority for requesting the initial BITD model qualification.

How long does an EASA FSTD certificate last?

An EASA FSTD qualification certificate has an unlimited duration (ARA.FSTD.100). It remains valid as long as its “Status” is ACTIVE in the list below. See footnote for additional information.

Who is eligible for CS-FSTD ( a ) as amended?

(a) CS-FSTD(A) as amended applies to approved training organisations operating a flight simulation training device (FSTD) or in the case of BITDs only, manufacturers seeking initial qualification of FSTDs.