CTSO-C164a Night Vision Goggles.pdf

English Translation Version for Reference Only Number:CTSO-C164a Date of approval:Apr 29 2019 CAAC Approved by:Xu Chaoqun China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is issued according to Part 37 of the China Civil Aviation Regulations (CCAR-37).Each CTSO is a criterion which the concerned aeronautical materials parts or appliances used on civil aircraft must ply with when it is presented for airworthiness certification. Night Vision Goggles 1.Purpose. This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is for manufacturers applying for night vision goggles (NVG)CTSO authorization (CTSOA).This CTSO prescribes the minimum performance standards (MPS)that night vision goggles (NVG)must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable CTSO marking. 2.Applicability. This CTSO affects new application submitted after its effective date. Major design changes to article approved under this CTSO will require a new authorization in accordance with section 21.353 of CCAR-21-R4. 3.Requirements New models of night vision goggles meeting the design assumptions of Section 1 of RTCA Document No.(RTCA/DO)-275 Minimum -1- English Translation Version for Reference Only CAAC CTSO-C164a Operational Performance Standards for Integrated Night Vision Imaging System Equipment dated October 12 2001 identified and manufactured on or after the effective date of this CTSO must meet the MPS qualification and documentation req...