Federal Register #FAA-2025-2524

FAA Seeks Public Comment on Reinstatement of Flight Simulation Device Qualification Information Collection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on reinstating an information collection related to the qualification and use of flight simulation devices: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the reinstatement of an annual information collection under Part 60 regulations - Collection concerns the qualification and use of flight simulation devices for training, testing, and experience requirements - Affected Parties: - Certified training centers and flight simulation device operators - Annual reporting required to ensure compliance with FAA safety standards - Products/Services: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - This is an information gathering and compliance process, not a direct procurement - Unique Requirements: - Annual submission of information by operators to maintain qualification of simulation devices - Ensures safety-of-flight and regulatory compliance for training conducted on simulators - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to reinstate an information collection related to Part 60 of FAA regulations concerning Flight Simulation Devices. This collection ensures safety-of-flight by requiring complete and adequate training, testing, checking, and experience for operators using flight simulation in lieu of aircraft. The reinstatement is due to delays caused by a government shutdown and personnel changes. Public comments are invited on the proposed collection, which affects certified training centers and operators under various FAA regulations.

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