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AC 61-136 - FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) (Cancelled)

Document Information

Number
61-136
Title
FAA Approval of Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD)
Date cancelled
2014-11-17
Cancellation notes
AC 61-136A
Date issued
2008-07-14
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-800
Description

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of basic aviation training devices (BATD) or advanced aviation training devices (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.4(c). This AC also provides information and guidance for those persons who intend to use a BATD or AATD for activities involving pilot training or certification, other than for aircraft type specific training or for an aircraft type rating. The FAA will determine and approve appropriate uses for an ATD.

Content
Cancels
Cancels
Number Title Date
120-45A Airplane Flight Training Device Qualification

Provides an acceptable means of ensuring compliance with the FAR regarding the evaluation and qualification of all training devices in which flight training, qualification, or certification of airmen under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, is accomplished. Specifies the criteria to be used by the FAA when qualifying a device and determining what the qualification level should be.

 1992-02-05
61-126 Qualification and Approval of Personal Computer-Based Aviation Training Devices

Provides information and guidance to potential training device manufacturers and aviation training consumers concerning a means, acceptable to the Administrator, by which personal computer-based aviation training devices (PCATD) may be qualified and approved for flight training toward satisfying the instrument rating training under the provisions of 14 CFR parts 61 and 141.

 1997-05-12