---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 135.335"
title: "14"
number: "135.335"
heading: "Approval of aircraft simulators and other training devices."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/135.335"
---

# §135.335. Approval of aircraft simulators and other training devices.

- (a) Training courses using aircraft simulators and other training devices may be included in the certificate holder's training program if approved by the Administrator.
- (b) Each aircraft simulator and other training device that is used in a training course or in checks required under this subpart must meet the following requirements:
  - (1) It must be specifically approved for—
    - (i) The certificate holder; and
    - (ii) **The particular maneuver, procedure, or crewmember function involved.**
  - (2) It must maintain the performance, functional, and other character- istics that are required for approval.
  - (3) Additionally, for aircraft simulators, it must be—
    - (i) Approved for the type aircraft and, if applicable, the particular variation within type for which the training or check is being conducted; and
    - (ii) Modified to conform with any modification to the aircraft being simulated that changes the performance, functional, or other characteristics required for approval.
- (c) A particular aircraft simulator or other training device may be used by more than one certificate holder.
- (d) In granting initial and final approval of training programs or revisions to them, the Administrator considers the training devices, methods and procedures listed in the certificate holder's curriculum under [§ 135.327](/cfr/14/135.327.md).

## Notes

### Amendments

[Docket 16907, 43 FR 46783, Oct. 10, 1978, as amended by Amdt. 135-1, 44 FR 26738, May 7, 1979]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 41706, 44701-44702, 44705, 44709, 44711-44713, 44715-44717, 44722, 44730, 45101-45105; Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 58 (49 U.S.C. 44730).

### Source

Source: Docket 16097, 43 FR 46783, Oct. 10, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[Docket 16907, 43 FR 46783, Oct. 10, 1978, as amended by Amdt. 135-1, 44 FR 26738, May 7, 1979]