MIL-HDBK-1027/4A
Contractor Work Room. The Contractor Operation and Maintenance of
Simulators (COMS) personnel will require their own work areas to perform
their administrative functions and work. Space requirements will vary with
contract requirements.
Corridors. Set the width of corridors considering trainee
occupancy loads and exiting and heavy circulation points, such as stairways
and vending areas. Base minimum width dimensions on building occupancy,
complying with NFPA 101 and minimum width of equipment maneuvering space,
whichever is greater. Where lockers are not provided, provide coat and foul
weather gear hanging areas near entrance in recessed alcoves or in student
lounges.
Darkroom. This facility may be required where instructional
support work is done. A 12 feet by 16 feet space is usually adequate.
Dedicated Classroom. One or more dedicated classrooms may be
required for classified teaching material. Provide adequate STC ratings for
walls in accordance with levels of security.
Device Area or Trainee Room. Often referred to as the "high bay,"
this space contains the simulator device. Operational in-flight trainers
usually incorporate some form of cockpit simulation with various combinations
of motion/non-motion and dome/non-dome visual projection systems. Visual
projection systems may require special maintenance access provisions in the
manufacturer's TFR such as wrap around catwalks or mobile scaffolds.
Organizational ("O") level maintenance is performed at the device.
Allow stowage space for moveable service platforms. Height of the
high bay area should be set generously with regard to the highest excursion
limit anticipated in proposed training device(s) and clearances for overhead
crane during installation/removal and operation. Current worst case space
requirements for a single trainer are for an OFT non-motion simulator with a
40 feet diameter dome utilizing externally mounted visual projectors. Keep
all facility elements and fixtures outside the excursion limits of motion
simulators.
Provide trenches instead of access floor systems and route from the
device to the hydraulic pump room and mechanical and computer rooms. Provide
trenches for pneumatic and hydraulic tubing and air ducts. Carefully
coordinate trench layouts by device manufacturer to avoid conflicts with
catwalk platform bases, trainer supports, motion system pads, and other
obstructions.
Device Contractor Office. The office is required for the
administrative work associated with fulfilling the contract for the operation
and maintenance of the training equipment. It should be located near the
maintenance room and the COTR office. This room may be combined with or be
identical to the Site Manager's Office. Provide lockable office space. More
than one contractor may be present on site. Provide work space for contract
instructors if required by the COTR.
Electrical Room. This space contains the facility main distribu-
tion panel, subdistribution panels and step down transformers required for
the operation of the facility. Frequency converter and telephone panelboard
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