ORA.FSTD.115 Installations

MINIMUM ELEMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION

(a)Introduction

(1)This AMC identifies those elements that are expected to be addressed, as a minimum, to ensure that the FSTD installation provides a safe environment for the users and operators of the FSTD under all circumstances.

(b)Expected elements

(1)Adequate fire/smoke detection, warning and suppression arrangements should be provided to ensure safe passage of personnel from the FSTD.

(2)Adequate protection should be provided against electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic hazards, including those arising from the control loading and motion systems, to ensure maximum safety of all persons in the vicinity of the FSTD.

(3)Other areas that should be addressed include the following:

(i)a two-way communication system that remains operational in the event of a total power failure;

(ii)emergency lighting;

(iii)escape exits and escape routes;

(iv)occupant restraints (seats, seat belts etc.);

(v)external warning of motion and access ramp or stairs activity;

(vi)danger area markings;

(vii)guard rails and gates;

(viii)motion and control loading emergency stop controls accessible from either pilot or instructor seats;

(ix)a manual or automatic electrical power isolation switch.

GENERAL

(a)The intent of ORA.FSTD.115 is to establish that the organisation operating an FSTD has all the necessary procedures in place to ensure that the FSTD installation remains in compliance with all requirements affecting the safety of the device and its users.

(b)Based on experience, the competent authority should pay particular attention to the quality of safety briefings on the FSTD provided to users and instructors, and to the execution of regular checks on the FSTD safety features.

(c)It is recognised that certain checks, such as that of the emergency stop, can have adverse impact on the FSTD if carried out in full.

(d)It is acceptable to develop a procedure that protects elements of the device by shutting them down in advance, in a more controlled manner, provided it can be shown that the procedure still demonstrates the whole device can be shut down by the operation of a single emergency stop button, when required.