Field Loadable Software (FLS) Working Group

Last Update: June 22, 2010

Chairman: Rod Gates - American Airlines
Chariman: Ted Patmore - Delta
APIM: Field Loadable Software

This project will rework ARINC Report 667: Guidelines for the Management of Field Loadable Software. The effort will:

• Coordinate with other groups with regards to software configuration management practices
• Set the stage for enhanced airplane software delivery, load and management
• Coordinate with all new recipients of new Airbus A380, A350, and Boeing B787
• Revisions to the standard driven by revision and creation of peripheral and related standards (ARINC 615A, 615-4, 664, 665, 666, Project Paper 827)

Suggested updates to ARINC 667, although driven by interests and designs of newer airplane programs, will accommodate both new current airplane programs. The initial report served well to build interest and justification for media-less distribution of airplane software. However, current specifications do not align with contemporary and future industry needs. Industry level attention to refine ARINC 667 is intended to bring FLS into reality.

Current Drafts:

Draft 6 of Supplement 1 to ARINC Report 667: Guidance for the Management of Field Loadable Software

Next Meeting Announcement:

Last Meeting Report:

Field Loadable Software (FLS) Working Group
June 2-4, 2010; Annapolis, Marlyand