Annex G: Updates to Flight Publications Flight Manual (FM) and Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) (Step 7a)

1. General

1.1 This annex provides additional considerations for the development of updates to the FM and/or AOI, as required in Step 7(a) of the Surveillance Design Certification Process (paragraph 4.2.2.g.(1) of the advisory).

2. Rationale and Guidance

2.1 The development of FM/AOI updates will be based on the following considerations:

1. The Applicant, in concert with the applicable DTAES 3 Team Leader and the DTAES 6-4 and DTAES 7-6 specialists, will prepare and recommend the approval of the required FM/AOI updates.
2. Surveillance Capability Statement. As described in Step 7b of the Surveillance System Design Certification Process (paragraph 4.2.2.g.(2) of the advisory), the approved capability statement is part of the FM/AOI update.
3. Limitations and Restrictions. As described in Step 7c of the Surveillance System Design Certification Process (paragraph 4.2.2.g.(3) of the advisory), and in accordance with the Operating Limitations section of the TAM (regulatory reference 3.2.1.a), Part 2, Chapter 7 – Flight Publications, any additional limitations and/or restrictions associated with the Surveillance System design approval must be approved by the TAA, and inserted into the FM/AOI.
4. Operating Procedures. Describe the normal, abnormal, emergency and maintenance test flight operating procedures for the system. The Surveillance System-related operating procedures that are included with the FM/AOI are approved by the TAA during the Airworthiness Clearance process.
5. Surveillance System Functional Description. Describe the surveillance system and the interface with other systems on the aircraft.