National Simulator Program

Simulation Quality Management System (SQMS)

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• |  Updated: 9:08 am ET October 13, 2009

The primary function of an SQMS is to improve the consistency of providing Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) that meet FAA qualification requirements for credible flight crewmember training, evaluation, or meeting flight experience. The design and content of an SQMS will reflect, and be specific to, each sponsor's method of operation.

The SQMS Documents, below, provide a systematic method for the development and implementation of an SQMS program. In order to qualify for NSPM Approval/Acceptance, an SQMS must satisfy the elements and requirements specified in the applicable documents for that program level.

Two program levels are available:
• The Basic program satisfies Part 60 requirements (14 CFR section 60.5 Quality Management System and Appendix E.)
• The voluntary Basic-Expanded program is more comprehensive in scope and provides the basis for FSTD Extended Evaluation Interval (EEI) authorization.

SQMS Documents: [Note: Contact NSP for unprotected copies of Tables E.2, E.3, E.4, E.5, E.8]

Simulation Quality Management System (SQMS) Guidelines (MS Word) (Program Registration, Assessment, Approval/Acceptance and Extended Evaluation Interval (EEI) Authorization)

• Assessment Tools (Program Requirements):
  • Table E.1. – See Appendix E to Part 60, QPS Requirements
  • Table E.2. – Initial (Desk) – Assessment Tool / Basic (Part 60 Required) QPS Requirements - Components (MS Word)
  • Table E.3. – On-Site Assessment Tool / Basic (Part 60 Required) (pending)
  • Table E.4. – Initial (Desk) – Assessment Tool / Expanded (Voluntary) Requirements (MS Word)
  • Table E.5. – On-Site Assessment Tool / Expanded (Voluntary) (pending)
  • Table E.6. – Element Assessment Table (MS Word)
  • Table E.7.(A) – Sponsor Checklist / Basic (Part 60 Required) QPS Requirements - Components (MS Word)
  • Table E.7.(B) – Sponsor Checklist / Expanded (Voluntary) Requirements (MS Word)
• Additional Guidance/Information:
  • Item A – Essential Policies, Processes, Procedures by SQMS Program Level (MS Word)
  • Item B – SQMS Change/Managed Change Process (Sample) (MS Word)

"Stand-Alone" Discrepancy Prioritization System (DPS)