Thesis Estudio de factibilidad para la extensión de la duración del período de certificación y revalidación de entrenadores y simuladores en Chile
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2026-01
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Ingeniería en Aviación Comercial
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Campus Santiago Vitacura
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El presente estudio evalúa la factibilidad técnica y económica de extender los períodos de vigencia de la certificación y revalidación de entrenadores y simuladores de vuelo (ESV) en Chile, actualmente regulados bajo la normativa DAN 60 de la Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). La investigación surgió de la problemática identificada respecto a la ineficiencia del esquema actual de certificación anual, el cual generaba elevados costos operativos y logísticos tanto para la autoridad fiscalizadora como para los operadores aéreos, sin discriminar por la categoría o el desempeño técnico de los dispositivos. Para abordar este desafío, se llevó a cabo un análisis comparativo de la normativa nacional frente a estándares internacionales (FAA, EASA, CAAC), lo que permitió contextualizar las mejores prácticas globales en la gestión de dispositivos de instrucción. Metodológicamente, se identificaron y clasificaron los entrenadores y simuladores operativos en el territorio nacional, analizando sus datos técnicos, historial de fallas y registros de mantenimiento para establecer correlaciones de fidelidad y confiabilidad operativa. Como resultado principal, se desarrolló una propuesta metodológica basada en un “Índice de Performance del ESV” (IPE), el cual integró indicadores objetivos de confiabilidad operacional, desgaste técnico acumulado y la madurez del programa de Guía de Pruebas de Calificación (QTG). Este modelo permitió fundamentar un esquema de extensión gradual de la certificación, proponiendo ciclos que podrían ampliarse desde los 12 meses actuales hasta 24 o 36 meses para aquellos dispositivos que demostraran un rendimiento sostenido. Finalmente, el estudio concluyó con una evaluación económica que proyectó el impacto en los ingresos tarifarios de la DGAC y el ahorro para los operadores hacia el año 2030, demostrando la viabilidad de modernizar el sistema regulatorio chileno.
This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of extending the validity periods of the certification and revalidation of flight training devices and simulators (ESV) in Chile, which are currently regulated under the DAN 60 standard issued by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The research emerged from the problem identified in the inefficiency of the current annual certification scheme, which generated high operational and logistical costs for both the regulatory authority and air operators, without distinguishing between device category or technical performance. To address this challenge, a comparative analysis was conducted between the national regulation and international standards (FAA, EASA, CAAC), allowing the identification of global best practices in the management of training devices. Methodologically, all operational trainers and simulators in the country were identified and classified, and their technical data, failure history, and maintenance records were analyzed to establish correlations regarding fidelity and operational reliability. As a main result, a methodological proposal was developed based on an “ESV Performance Index” (IPE), which integrated objective indicators of Operational Reliability, Accumulated Technical Wear, and the maturity of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG) program. This model enabled the justification of a gradual certification extension scheme, proposing ycles that could be expanded from the current 12 months to 24 or even 36 months for devices demonstrating sustained performance. Finally, the study concluded with an economic assessment projecting the impact on DGAC tariff revenues and operator cost savings through 2030, demonstrating the feasibility of modernizing the Chilean regulatory system.
This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of extending the validity periods of the certification and revalidation of flight training devices and simulators (ESV) in Chile, which are currently regulated under the DAN 60 standard issued by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The research emerged from the problem identified in the inefficiency of the current annual certification scheme, which generated high operational and logistical costs for both the regulatory authority and air operators, without distinguishing between device category or technical performance. To address this challenge, a comparative analysis was conducted between the national regulation and international standards (FAA, EASA, CAAC), allowing the identification of global best practices in the management of training devices. Methodologically, all operational trainers and simulators in the country were identified and classified, and their technical data, failure history, and maintenance records were analyzed to establish correlations regarding fidelity and operational reliability. As a main result, a methodological proposal was developed based on an “ESV Performance Index” (IPE), which integrated objective indicators of Operational Reliability, Accumulated Technical Wear, and the maturity of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG) program. This model enabled the justification of a gradual certification extension scheme, proposing ycles that could be expanded from the current 12 months to 24 or even 36 months for devices demonstrating sustained performance. Finally, the study concluded with an economic assessment projecting the impact on DGAC tariff revenues and operator cost savings through 2030, demonstrating the feasibility of modernizing the Chilean regulatory system.
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Simuladores de Vuelo (FFS), Certificación Aeronáutica, Seguridad Operacional, Gestión regulatoria
