ORA.FSTD.210 Qualification basis

(a)The qualification basis for the issuance of an FSTD qualification certificate shall consist of:

(1)the applicable Certification Specifications established by the Agency that are effective on the date of the application for the initial qualification;

(2)the aircraft validation data defined by the mandatory part of the operational suitability data as approved under Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, if applicable; and

(3)any special conditions prescribed by the competent authority if the related Certification Specifications do not contain adequate or appropriate standards for the FSTD because the FSTD has novel or different features to those upon which the applicable Certification Specifications are based.

(b)The qualification basis shall be applicable for future recurrent qualifications of the FSTD, unless it is re-categorised.