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Software Data Loader (SDL) Subcommittee

Last Update: January 6, 2012

Co-Chairman - Rod Gates, American Airlines
Co-Chairman - Ted Patmore, Delta Air Lines

APIM 08-005: XML Software Data Loading (pdf, 36K)
APIM 10-008A: Supplement 1 to ARINC Specification 826: Software Data Loading Using CAN Interface (pdf, 170K)
APIM 10-016A: Software Data loading Clarifications to ARINC 615-3 and ARINC 615-4 (pdf, 87K)
APIM 11-008: Central Maintenance Computer (CMC) Standard Electronic Configuration Reporting (pdf, 82K)


Goal: The objective is to develop standards for software data loading. This includes development of a high-speed data loader with high-density storage media. Standards for file format, media type, part numbering and terminology will be developed in a way that can be used for various data loading devices.

Scope: This subcommittee prepares documents for the interfaces between the software data loader and the target hardware. It also prepares standard formats for loadable software airplane parts so that all of the requirements of configuration management of LSAPs may be accomplished.

Benefit: The work of this subcommittee allows common tools to be used for the transfer of LSAPs from the airline to the target hardware, whether it is installed onboard the aircraft or on the test bench.


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Current Drafts:

Next Meeting Announcement:

Software Data Loader (SDL) Subcommittee (pdf, 380K)
February 21-24, 2012; in Stuttgart, Germany
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Working Papers:

Strawman for ARINC Project Paper 838: Loadable Software Parts Using XML (pdf, 236K)

Last Meeting Report:

Software Data Loader (SDL) Subcommittee
October 18-21, 2011; in Simi Valley, California

Associated Technical Application Bulletins:

Clarifications to Supplement 2 of ARINC Specification 665
  Staff: Roy Oishi
Reference: 08-002/ABN-019
Effective: January 4, 2008 Until Rescinded

Summary:
The purpose of this TAB is to clarify particular issues for new loadable software parts being built per ARINC 665-2 formats. This TAB is not intended to invalidate existing loadable software parts. In general, the preferred interpretation is that which is documented in ARINC 665-3.

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Cyclic Redundancy Codes (CRC) Test Cases (pdf, 275K)
  Staff: Sam Buckwalter
Reference: 05-054/ABN-03
Effective: March 4, 2005 - Indefinite

Summary:
ARINC Report 665, Loadable Software Standards, Section 4.0 defines the use of Cyclic Redundancy Codes (CRC), also known as Cyclic Redundancy Checks.

ARINC Report 665-3, Section 4.2.9, CRC Examples refers to Appendix K, which provides guidance on the calculation of loadable software part CRCs. Appendix K provides an orientation to, instructions for and examples of Loadable Software CRCs and references sample files and corresponding CRCs provided in electronic code formats in this Technical Application Bulletin (TAB).

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List of Assigned Manufacturer's Codes (MMM)
  Staff: Scott L. Smith
Reference: 11-145/ABN-038
Effective: October 1, 2011 Until Superceded

Summary:
ARINC Report 665, Loadable Software Standards, Section 2.0 defines the use of Manufacturer’s Codes, known as MMM Codes. ARINC Report 665-3, Attachment 1 refers to this Technical Application Bulletin (TAB) for the list of assigned MMM Codes.

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Multi-disk Electronic Format for ARINC Report 665: Loadable Software Standards
  Staff: Scott L. Smith
Reference: 10-056/ABN-032
Effective: April 12, 2010 Until rescinded

Summary:
The purpose of this Technical Application Bulletin (TAB) is to provide guidance for using electronic distribution methods with ARINC Report 665 loadable software parts on multi-disk media.

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Staff Contact

Scott Smith
Industry Activities Staff
slsmith@arinc.com
410.266.2805