Simulator Quality Management Systems Working Group

7. Validation Data Package Tracking and ReportingPURPOSEThis procedure defines requirements for tracking and reporting of changes to the ValidationData Package. This procedure intends to satisfy requirements found in §60.13; Appendices A,B, C, and D section 9.d; and Appendix E, Table E1, Element E1.12.b and c.SCOPEThis policy includes all FSTDs sponsored by [SPONSOR].RESPONSIBILITY_____ is responsible for maintenance and dissemination of this process; _______is/areresponsible for execution.POLICYFollowing the initial qualification, all changes to the Validation Data Package must bereported to the NSPM within ten (10) calendar days of becoming aware of such changes. Aliaison will be maintained with the aircraft manufacturer and/or provider of the data package inorder to be updated when such changes occur.Within forty-five (45) calendar days of becoming aware of the change, an additionalnotification must be submitted to the NSPM with either the schedule for modifying the FSTDin accordance with the change or the rationale for not modifying the FSTD.PROCEDURE1. A liaison must be made with the aircraft manufacturer or provider of the validation datapackage to be updated when there are changes to the data.2. When changes are made, the MR will send notification to the NSPM that changes exist,with a brief explanation of the data changed within ten (10) days of becoming aware ofsuch changes.3. The MR will, in conjunction with the appropriate flight training and engineeringdepartments, determine whether the change should be incorporated into the FSTD anddevelop a schedule for the change.4. Within forty-five (45) days, the MR will send another notification to the NSPM eithera. Indicating that the FSTD will not be modified along with the rationale for notmodifying the FSTD, orb. Indicating that the FSTD will be modified and including a schedule for themodification of the FSTD.5. If the FSTD is to be modified, follow the process in 19. FSTD Modification Policy and 20.Using a Modified FSTD.RECORDS RETENTIONRefer to 25. Record Control Policy for details on record documentation and retention.4/7/2010 10