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ARINC Standards - 600 Series
600 Series ARINC Specifications and Reports define enabling technologies that provide a design foundation for equipment specified per the ARINC 700 Series of digital avionics systems. Among the topics covered by Specifications are data link protocols.
600-20
Last Published:
July 2017
600-20 Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces
ARINC 600 is a mechanical packaging standard that is used with the ARINC 700-series of digital avion...ics equipment. It provides mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces between LRUs and the racks or cabinets in which they are installed, as well as connector shell definitions, and connector insert layouts and mounting dimensions.
Supplement 20 clarifies connector insert arrangements with new diagrams and corrects typographical errors in descriptive text for connector mated pairs.
601
Last Published:
February 1981
601 Control/Display Interfaces
This Specification provides standards for the effective control of the environment for avionic equip...ment, including basic design standards for avionics equipment and its installation to assure suitable thermal interfaces, design criteria, and cooling appraisal.
602A-2
Last Published:
February 1996
602A-2 Test Equipment Guidance
Test equipment practices change over time to better suit the maintenance philosophies of the airline...s. This standard is an update of ARINC 602 following the introduction of new digital test equipment standards and the publication of ARINC 608A. This standard includes specific references to On-board Maintenance Systems (OMS) and Automatic test Equipment (ATE) used within the maintenance community.
602B
Last Published:
June 2012
602B Test Equipment Guidance
This standard provides considerations for the procurement and design requirements of TE to be used f...or maintenance and troubleshooting of air transport components in both the shop and/or flight line environment. Although the term TE is used, this standard can be applied to other types of support equipment utilized in the aviation industry, such as shop data loaders, portable maintenance aids, etc.
603-1
Last Published:
November 1985
603-1 Airborne Computer Data Loader
This standard describes the desired characteristics of a data loader intended for use with airborne ...computers installed on commercial transport aircraft. The data loader transfers data from a tape cartridge to an avionics computer via an ARINC 429 data bus.
604-1
Last Published:
October 1988
604-1 Guidance for Design and Use of Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)
The primary purpose of BITE is to assist maintenance personnel in the proper maintenance of avionics... systems in a cost-effective manner. A description of a Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) is included in this standard. The CFDS accumulates fault data, presents this data to a maintenance operator, and assists troubleshooting by performing diagnostic tests and performing verification testing after installation of a replacement unit.
605
Last Published:
February 1985
605 Users Guide for ARINC 616 Avionics Subset of ATLAS Language
This guide has been written as an applications manual for writing avionics test specifications that ...conform to ARINC Specification 616. It provides advice for converting ATLAS test specifications into ATLAS test programs and implementing them on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).This guide has been written as an applications manual for writing avionics test specifications that conform to ARINC Specification 616. It provides advice for converting ATLAS test specifications into ATLAS test programs and implementing them on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
606-1
Last Published:
July 1993
606-1 Guidance for Electrostatic Sensitive Device Utilization and Protection
The primary goal of this standard is to describe the nature of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and its... effects on digital avionics equipment. It provides information concerning methods to protect against ESD damage which could originate in many different ways.
606A
Last Published:
November 2004
606A Guidance for Electrostatic Sensitive Utilization and Protection
This document provides guidance for using industry standards for developing an ESD control program t...ailored to meet specific user requirements. In addition, it provides uniform guidance for maintenance facilities based on industry ESD standards, and therefore should be accepted throughout the air transport industry. This document is not a stand-alone document - it is intended to be used with the referenced international industry standards.
607-3
Last Published:
August 1998
607-3 Design Guidance for Avionics Equipment
This standard provides general guidelines for the design of avionics equipment. It represents the de...sires of the airline industry resulting from extensive airline experience. Manufacturers are urged to use this standard when initially starting the design of new equipment. Airplane Personality Module (APM) specifications are included.
608A
Last Published:
January 1993
608A Design Guidance for Avionics Test Equipment, Part 1 - System Definition
This standard is a top-level guidance standard intended for the design of Automatic Test Equipment (...ATE). It includes the definition of hardware and software needed for analog and digital signal testing using a Test Unit Adapter common interface. This standard describes the overall ATE system concept as well as the definition of the specific elements of those systems.
609
Last Published:
January 1987
609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems
This standard describes electrical power system design and performance standards brought about by ex...tensive use of digital avionics. This Report provides guidel ines for designers of aircraft power system components and of power utilization components, both avionics and power converters such as motors and heaters.
610-1
Last Published:
February 1992
610-1 Guidance for Design and Integration of Aircraft Avionics Equipment in Simulators
This standard sets forth general philosophy and design guidance for using aircraft avionics equipmen...t in simulators. Its goal is to improve simulator training by providing a better understanding among avionics designers, simulator designers, airframe manufacturers and airline simulator users in the use of aircraft avionic equipment in flight simulators. Full flight simulator, cockpit procedure trainer, cockpit system simulator or fixed base simulator, part task trainer (e.g., flight management system trainer), and maintenance training simulator guidance is included.
610A-1
Last Published:
February 1999
610A-1 Guidance For Use of Avionics Equipment and Software in Simulators
This standard preserves all of the technical concepts of ARINC 610. ARINC 610A encompasses the lesso...ns learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional information defining each simulator function and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant to Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA).
610B
Last Published:
December 2001
610B Guidance for Use of Avionics Equipment and Software in Simulators
Guidance for the Use of Avionics and Software in Simulators is intended to simplify the additional f...unctions required of avionics equipment used in simulators. Recommended simulator functions, data base harmonization, use of snapshot functions, and a new training scenario are included. The guidelines contained in the draft are expected to reduce the cost to design and install avionics equipment in simulators.
610C
Last Published:
September 2009
610C Guidance for Design of Aircraft Equipment and Software for Use in Training Devices
This report sets forth the general philosophy and basic design guidance for using aircraft equipment... (hardware and/or software) in training devices. It specifies unique simulator functions that shall be supported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding between aviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of this document is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existing aircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframe manufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidance information, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by defining requirements to be compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with this report. Compliance can be most readily assured if provided for in the proposal stage between the aircraft manufacturer and the aircraft equipment supplier.
611-1
Last Published:
January 1999
611-1 Guidance for the Design and Installation of Fuel Quantity Systems
This standard defines accuracy and reliability targets for fuel quantity measuring systems installed... on commercial aircraft. It describes fuel quantity system components and design techniques that will contribute to safe and reliable operation. System design goals and installation practices are described. A report of a worldwide fuel survey is included.
612
Last Published:
December 1986
612 BITE Glossary
The purpose of this standard is to provide a source of definitions of terms and acronyms commonly us...ed in the air transport maintenance community for test and evaluation with an emphasis on terms applicable to BITE.
613
Last Published:
January 1988
613 Guidance for Using the Ada Programming Language in Avionics Systems
In 1986 the airlines selected Ada as the high-order development language for avionics. ARINC 613 des...cribes the Ada domain most suited for avionics software development. The standard provides valuable guidance to Ada compiler developers and Ada programmers.
614
Last Published:
September 1989
614 Standard Firmware Loader for Avionics Shops
This standard describes the characteristics of a standard firmware loader for avionic shops. It is c...apable of copying digital information into memory devices installed in circuit card assemblies, Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs) and On-Board Replaceable Modules (OBRMs). It contains the recommendations of the air transport community concerning the design and development of firmware loader equipment.
615-3
Last Published:
August 1992
615-3 Airborne Computer High Speed Data Loader
This standard provides general and specific guidance for the development of a Portable Data Loader (...PDL) for carry-on application and an Airborne Data Loader (ADL) for on-board the airplane. It specifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs using an ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.
615-4 ER2
Last Published:
May 2002
615-4 Airborne Computer High Speed Data Loader
This standard provides general and specific guidance for the development of a Portable Data Loader (...PDL) for carry-on application and an Airborne Data Loader (ADL) for on-board the airplane. It specifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs using an ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.
615A-3
Last Published:
June 2007
615A-3 - Software Data Loader Using Ethernet Interface
This standard defines data loading equipment intended for new generation avionics equipment with hig...h-speed Ethernet interfaces. It defines a PDL for carry-on applications and an ADL for installation on the airplane. Specific mass storage media include 3.5 inch floppy disk and CD-ROM/DVD.
618-8
Last Published:
August 2016
618-8 Air/Ground Character-Oriented Protocol Specification
This standard defines the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), a VHF dat...a link that transfers character-oriented data between aircraft systems and ground systems. This communications facility enables the aircraft to operate as part of the airline's command, control and management system.
619-5
Last Published:
August 2017
619-5 ACARS Protocols for Avionic End Systems
The purpose of this document is to delineate, in an organized fashion, the protocols used by Aircraf...t Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) Management Units (MU) defined in ARINC Characteristic 724B and Communications Management Unit (CMU) defined in ARINC Characteristic 758, in their interactions with other onboard avionics equipment.
620-9
Last Published:
December 2017
620-9 Datalink Ground System Standard and Interface Specification (DGSS/IS)
ARINC Specification 620 defines the aircraft interfaces to the ACARS ground system operated by a Dat...alink Service Provider (DSP). It also defines the interface between the DSP and other ground-based datalink services. The datalink ground system standard definition supports traditional ACARS protocols as well as Media Independent Aircraft Messaging (MIAM) as defined by ARINC Specification 841. MIAM messages can be much larger than ACARS messages (5 MB versus 3.3 kB per message).
Supplement 9 includes methods to optimize the routing of MIAM messages. It adds ACARS Labels and Identifiers in support of Onboard Network System (ONS), Runway State Assessment, Aircraft Tracking for AOC Position Reporting, ATS Wind Services and Fight-deck based Interval Management System (FIMS) applications. It provides Media Advisory Codes for Broadband Systems (i.e., AeroMACS, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband (SBB) Satcom, and Iridium NEXT/Certus Satcom).
622-5
Last Published:
August 2017
622-5 ATS Data Link Applications Over ACARS Air-Ground Network
This standard specifies ATS applications that enhance the functionality of the ACARS system. It prov...ides design guidance to developers in order to ensure interoperability between the implementations of these applications.
623-3
Last Published:
April 2005
623-3 Character-Oriented Air Traffic Service (ATS) Applications
This standard defines the application text formats for character-oriented ATS messages that can be t...ransmitted over the ACARS data link. Several ACARS data links are available, including but not limited to VHF, HF and satellite. The messages defined herein are not specific to any data link. This standard is limited in scope to character-oriented applications.
624-1
Last Published:
August 1993
624-1 Design Guidance for Onboard Maintenance System
Avionics maintenance practices continue to improve through On-Board Maintenance System (OMS) recordi...ng. This standard defines the OMS which incorporates fault monitoring fault detection, BITE, and airplane condition monitoring system.
625-3
Last Published:
November 2012
625-3 Industry Guide For Component Test Development and Management
This standard provides guidance to those who develop avionics test programs and the source documenta...tion on which they are based. This includes guidelines for all steps and phases within the TPS life cycle.
626-3
Last Published:
January 1995
626-3 Standard ATLAS Language for Modular Test
This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems... (ATLAS)intended to be used in conjunction with test systems that are compliant with ARINC 608A. ATLAS is a standard abbreviated English language used in preparation and documentation of test procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment.
627-2
Last Published:
June 2002
627-2 Programmers Guide for SMART TM Systems Using ARINC 626 ATLAS
This standard provides guidance to ATLAS test programmers for developing, writing and documenting te...st programs in ARINC 626 ATLAS. This is a companion standard to ARINC 608A, Design Guidance for Avionics Test Equipment. It provides guidance to managers and system integrators for standardizing test programs and their documentation.
628P0-4
Last Published:
August 2018
628P0-4 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 0, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Overview
The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction and overview of the ARINC 628 series o...f Specifications. ARINC 628 defines equipment and installation standards for cabin equipment, which is generally defined as communication and entertainment equipment designed for passenger use. Part 0 provides the concepts and overview of ARINC 628 and descriptions of each individual part. Appendix B is written in briefing chart format to facilitate the understanding of high-level objectives. Supplement 4 represents a summary of recent changes to Parts 1 through 9 of ARINC Specification 628.
628P1-7
Last Published:
August 2015
628P1-7 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 1, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Peripherals
This document defines general system architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for the d...esign and interface of various cabin related equipment. System performance parameters are described for connectors, electrical interfaces, operational mode control/protocols, BITE reporting, reliability, environmental conditions, and software data loading. Supplement 7 defines an IEEE 802.11n compliant Cabin Wireless Access Point (CWAP) suitable for installation a wide variety of cabins. It also provides an update to the digital overhead monitor mounting provisions and connectors for compatibility with the CWAP definition.
628P2-9
Last Published:
July 2017
628P2-9 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 2, Cabin Management and Entertainment Systems - Seat Interfaces
This document defines standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In-Flight Entertainment ... system (IFES) equipment associated with the seat (including the headphones, passenger control unit, seat video display, personal video player, telephone hand set, and seat electronics box).
Supplement 9 updates applicable interfaces for USB 3.1 outlets in passenger seats.
628P3-2
Last Published:
November 2010
628P3-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 3, In-Flight Entertainment Systems (IFES) to Aircraft System Interfaces
This standard consolidates and defines various interface parameters, except for power, that may be r...equired to support the operation of an IFES on any airplane model. Supplement 2 adds an Ethernet interface between the aircraft Cabin Services System (CSS) and In-Flight Entertainment System. This interface may be used to exchange information between the CSS and The Passenger Service System (PSS), passenger address/entertainment, airplane mode, navigation, and operational data.
628P4A-3
Last Published:
February 2005
628P4A-3 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 4A, Cabin Management and Entertainment System Cabin Distribution System - Daisy Chain
Cabin equipment interfaces use a standardized wiring topology defined in Part 4A. This standard defi...nes a standard CDS using a daisy chain wiring topology. This standard defines standard wiring, connectors and installation requirements for a passenger seat network, overhead video network, and cabin management equipment network. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.
628P4B
Last Published:
June 1999
628 Part 4B - Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 4B, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Cabin Distribution System (CDS) - Star Wiring
Cabin equipment interfaces Part 4B is similar to description provided for Part 4A. The significant d...ifference is that Part 4B specifies a CDS using a star wiring topology. Standardized wiring, connectors and installation requirements for a passenger seat network, overhead video network, and cabin management equipment network are included. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.
628P4C
Last Published:
September 2005
628P4C Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 4C, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Cabin Distribution System - 2nd Generation - Daisy Chain
ARINC Specification 628 Part 4 defines standards for the aircraft IFE Cabin Distribution System (CDS...) wiring, connectors, power, identification codes, space envelopes and mounting principles. The equipment itself is not a subject of this specification because it may be unique to the system manufacturer or market place driven. Design guidelines are included for informational purposes as these guidelines impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment aboard the aircraft. The CDS, in daisy chain architecture, is the content of both Parts 4A and 4C of ARINC Specification 628. Part 4C presents the second generation also known as 2GCN of the daisy chain topology, as an evolution based on the experience gained with the first version of the CDS. The main difference is that the system in Part 4C is divided into two separated networks, one for data, connected to the CEC, and the other one for power, connected to the Aircraft Power Supply. The second generation of the CDS was mainly introduced because of the need for more bandwidth (via quad-cables) and a newer version of the MCU, which allows for greater control over power distribution. Fiber-optic cables are not defined, because the new quad-cables were deemed more than sufficient for the expected bandwidths.
628P5-3
Last Published:
June 2013
628P5-3 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 5, Cabin Electrical Equipment and Wiring Installation Guidelines
ARINC Specification 628, Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 5 Parts Selection, Wire Design and In...stallation Guidelines, provides design and mounting guidelines for electrical installations, mainly for supplier of cabin furnishing equipment. Part 5 addresses several aspects of installation and is divided into five sections: Introduction, Parts Selection, Electrical Wire Design Guidelines, Wire Installation Guidelines, and Documentation Guidelines. Guidelines regarding design, safety, and other subjects relevant to acceptance of the end item are addressed. Notes explaining the reason for setting a guideline or suggesting methods for performing the task are provided in commentary. The content of the document is designed to make it usable for reference by industry, particularly manufacturers of seats and equipment.
628P6
Last Published:
February 2002
628 Part 6 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 6 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly General Specification
ARINC Specification 628, Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 6 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly General ...Specification, defines the minimum acceptable provisions for connectorized fiber optic cable assemblies used in permanently installed airframe wire bundles that are part of ARINC 628 supported systems. The intent is for the cable assembly supplier to use this specification as a guideline to provide the prospective IFE contractor with cable assemblies that have adequate quality and performance for the intended application. These assemblies are suitable for cabin systems applications only. Applicable guidelines not found in this specification may be found in Section 9 of ARINC Specification 628 Part 4A.
628P7-2
Last Published:
June 2013
628P7-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 7, Cabin Equipment Cooling General Specification
Cabin equipment installations tend to impose loads on aircraft electrical power systems not envision...ed in the original airplane design. This standard provides guidance on the design of future aircraft air conditioning and equipment cooling systems. It also describes the environment in which cabin systems, including In-Flight Entertainment equipment are expected to operate.
628P8-1
Last Published:
December 2009
628P8-1 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 8, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Equipment Standard Availability Measurement Guidelines
Cabin equipment is required to operate with high standards of availability. This standard provides a... standard methodology for measuring and calculating availability. Quantitative measurement guidelines are included.
628P9-5
Last Published:
December 2017
628P9-5 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 9, Cabin Interface Network (CIN)
ARINC 628, Part 9 defines general architectural philosophy and aircraft infrastructure for the prope...r use and interface of various cabin information network related equipment. It specifies a generic on-board infrastructure with commercial server technology, high-speed data communication and exchange via wired and wireless LAN for a wide range of applications. Supplement 5 significantly modifies the standard to remove references to obsolete cabin information network definition. It adds references to current cabin network definitions, ARINC 664: Aircraft Data Network and ARINC 808: Third Generation Network (3GCN).
629P1-5
Last Published:
March 1999
629 Part 1-5 - Multi-Transmitter Data Bus, Part 1-Technical Description
Defines the aviation industry standards for transfer of digital data between avionics system element...s using multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distribution system resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.
629P2-2
Last Published:
February 1999
629 Part 2-2 Multi-Transmitter Data Bus, Part 2-Application Guide
Defines the aviation industry standards for transfer of digital data between avionics system element...s using multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distribution system resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.
631-7
Last Published:
July 2017
631-7 VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 Implementation Provisions Standards
This document describes the functions to be performed by airborne and ground components of the VDLM2... to successfully transfer messages from VHF ground networks to avionics systems on aircraft and vice versa where the data are encoded in a code and byte independent format. The compatibility of VDLM2 with OSI is established by defining a set of services and protocols that are in accordance with the OSI basic reference model. The compatibility with the ATN protocols is achieved by defining a set of interfaces between the VDLM2 subnetwork protocol specification and the Mobile Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Function (MSNDCF). The SNDCF is defined in the ICAO ATN SARPs.
632
Last Published:
December 1994
632 Gate-Aircraft Terminal Environment Link (Gatelink) Ground Side
This standard contains necessary definitions and recommendations to implement the gatelink ground sy...stem and infrastructure, and provides general and specific guidelines for development and installation of gatelink systems and related communications infrastructure. Gatelink is defined as a high-speed, two-way communication link between a parked aircraft and a ground-based communications system.
633-1
Last Published:
March 2010
633-1 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format
The purpose of this specification is to support the exchange of certain Aeronautical Operational Con...trol (AOC) air-ground and ground-ground messages. These messages are defined in this specification, apart from those defined in ARINC Specification 620, because they have unique qualities. Like the messages defined in ARINC Specification 620, their usage necessitates a single definition.
633-2
Last Published:
November 2012
633-2 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format
This document defines the exchange of Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) message formats used fo...r air-to-ground communication and ground-to-ground communication. ARINC Specification 633 simplifies the integration of AOC software from different suppliers, intended for use by different airlines, on different aircraft types. It is expected that AOC applications will be hosted on an Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). Supplement 2 includes an extensive updates to the Flight Plan schema per ICAO Flight Plan 2012. New XML schemas are added to define AOC messages for airport weather, air traffic information services (ATIS), crew list, passenger list, notice to airmen, pilot report, and hazard advisory.
633-3
Last Published:
January 2019
633-3 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format
The purpose of ARNC 633 is to specify the format and exchange of Aeronautical Operational Control... (AOC) communications. Examples of ARINC 633 AOC Structures/Messages include: Flight Plan, Load Planning (i.e., Weight and Balance and Cargo Planning Load Sheets), NOTAMs, Airport and Route Weather data, Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) messages, etc. The standardization of AOC messages enable the development of applications shared by numerous airlines on different aircraft types. Benefits include improved dispatchability and reduce operator cost.
634
Last Published:
August 1996
634 HF Data Link System Design Guidance Material
This Report provides the reader with material to enhance the understanding of high frequency data li...nk. This standard provides a snapshot of guidance material used in the development of ARINC 753, HF Data Link System, and ARINC 635, HF Data Link Protocols.
635-4
Last Published:
December 2003
635-4 HF Data Link Protocols
This standard describes the functions to be performed by the airborne components of the HFDL to succ...essfully transfer messages between HF ground stations and avionics systems on aircraft where the data is encoded in a bit-oriented format. ARINC 634 and ARINC 753 are companion standards.
636
Last Published:
January 1993
636 Onboard Local Area Network (OLAN)
This standard provides general and specific design guidance for the development and implementation o...f an OLAN for use in an aeronautical Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications environment. Only the physical layer and data link layer of the OSI Basic Reference Model (ISO 7498) are specified by this standard.
637P1-1
Last Published:
June 2000
637P1-1 Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) Implementation Provisions, Part 1, Protocols and Services
This standard provides general and specific design guidance for the development and installation of ...the ATN protocols and services needed to route and relay bit-oriented air-ground data link messages in an aviation environment. It applies principles defined in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model.
638
Last Published:
February 1993
638 OSI Upper Layer Specification
This standard provides general and specific guidance for the development and implementation of end s...ystem upper layer communication protocols in onboard and air/ground end systems operating in the aeronautical OSI based communications environment.
640
Last Published:
September 1997
640 Resolution of Inservice Anomalies through ASAPP
Defines a generalized process by which anomalies in aircraft systems can be detected. This process i...s intended to improve timely isolation and resolution of those anomalies. The objective is to reduce costs to the airlines, airframe manufacturers and aircraft systems suppliers by removing anomalous behavior from aircraft systems in a timely manner.
641
Last Published:
July 2015
641 Logical Software Part Packaging for Transport
The purpose of this standard is to provide a method for packaging aircraft software parts for distri...bution using contemporary media or by electronic distribution. This project intends to standardize and provide guidance for the storage of floppy based software, currently packaged in media set parts. This standard format can be then stored or distributed on a single physical media member (CD-ROM), or by electronic crate. The obsolescence of floppy disks drive an urgent need for this guidance.
644
Last Published:
May 1993
644 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal (PMAT)
This standard contains the electrical interface definition, and a functional description of a PMAT. ...The intent of this standard is to provide general and specific design guidance for the development of a PMAT primarily for airline use.
644A
Last Published:
August 1996
644A Portable Multi-Purpose Access Terminal (PMAT)
The PMAT is intended for use in the airplane maintenance environment allowing remote access to onboa...rd systems. This standard describes the aircraft interface, operational capabilities and standards necessary to achieve interoperability with onboard systems, stand-alone internal or external mass memory devices, and ARINC standard printers.
645
Last Published:
July 2018
645 Common Terminology and Functions for Software Distribution and Loading
This document provides airlines, airframe manufacturers, aircraft equipment suppliers, and others... with information that is specific to data, software, and ground tools used in aviation configuration and data management.
646
Last Published:
December 1995
646 Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN)
This standard provides general and specific design and implementation guidelines for the use of IEEE... 802.3 (ISO/IEC 8802-3) compliant Ethernet Local Area Networks (ELAN) in the commercial avionics environment. Maximum utilization of commercial components (hardware and/or software) and equipment is emphasized.
647A-1
Last Published:
July 2009
647A-1 Flight Recorder Electronic Documentation (FRED)
This specification is an international standard defining the content and format of electronic files ...which document Flight Data Recording systems. The FRED specification is an expansion of the Flight Recorder Configuration Standard (FRCS) and is intended to provide guidelines for software systems designers and developers of ground support equipment for flight data recorders. The FRED specification has been developed to facilitate the exchange of Flight Data Recorder (FDR) documentation between aircraft manufacturers, operators, and government agencies. This specification addresses the ARINC Specification 664: Part 7, Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet in numerous sections.
648
Last Published:
December 2019
648 Cabin Passenger Seat Production Testing
This report defines the requirements and recommended practices for production testing of aircraft... passenger seats and seat groups. Production testing is performed at the seat manufacturers' facilities prior to the shipment of the seats to the airframe manufacturers, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), or airlines/operators for installation in the aircraft. Using this guidance, rework is minimized and schedules remain minimally affected.
650
Last Published:
July 1994
650 Integrated Modular Avionics Packaging and Interfaces
This standard defines the packaging details for IMA. It provides standards recommended for the desig...n and installation of Line Replacement Module (LRM) in cabinet assemblies. Mechanical installation and interchangeability guidelines are provided for LRM interface to the cabinet frame and wire integration/backplane assembly. It defines connectors recommended for use with IMA systems.
651-1
Last Published:
November 1997
651-1 Design Guidance for Integrated Modular Avionics
This standard is a systems design guide for IMA. It provides guidance for the design and implementat...ion of avionics equipment for new airplanes and retrofit installations. It is conceptual in nature and covers broad subjects of operational objectives, fault tolerance, hardware components, software design and certification issues.
652
Last Published:
January 1993
652 Guidance for Avionics Software Management
This standard is a top-level design guide for managing the development and maintenance of avionics s...oftware. It provides guidance for the design and development of avionics software for traditional ARINC 700-series equipment and IMA. This standard emphasizes the airline desire for user-modifiable software.
653P0-2
Last Published:
August 2019
653P0-2 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 0, Overview of ARINC 653
This document provides an overview of the entire set of documents collectively referred to as ARI...NC 653. As this set of documents evolves, Supplements to Part 0 will be made more consistent with Parts 1 through 5 in conjunction with the technical changes expected to be made in the evolution of ARINC 653. A summary of the ARINC 653 documents follows: Part 0 - Overview of ARINC 653, Part 1 - Required Services, Part 2 - Extended Services, Part 3 - Conformity Test Specification, Part 4 - Subset Services, and Part 5 - Core Software Required Capabilities. Supplement 1 reflects the introduction of multicore processor support in Parts 1 and 2.
653P1-5
Last Published:
December 2019
653P1-5 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 1, Required Services
This standard defines a general-purpose Application/Executive (APEX) software interface between t...he Operating System of an avionics computer and the application software. The interface requirements between the application software and operating system services are defined in a manner that enables the application software to control the scheduling, communication, and status of internal processing elements. Supplement 5 adds multicore processor service capabilities.
653P2-4
Last Published:
December 2019
653P2-4 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 2, Extended Services
As avionics software continues to evolve, so does ARINC Specification 653. ARINC 653 Part 2 speci...fies extensions (i.e., optional services) to the required Application Program Interfaces (APIs) described in ARINC 653 Part 1. Supplement 4 adds optional multicore services capabilities.
653P3A-1c1
Last Published:
July 2019
653P3A-1c1 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 3A, Conformity Test Specifications for ARINC 653 Required Services
ARINC 653, Part 3A is the Compliance Test Specification for ARINC 653 Required Services presently... defined in ARINC 653 Part 1. The document specifies a set of stimuli and the expected responses. Future work on the ARINC 653 document set includes an effort to define Operating System services for multi-core processor environments. The Compliance Test Specification is expected to be updated in step with ARINC 653, Part 1.
653P3Bc1
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July 2019
653P3Bc1 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 3B, Conformity Test Specifications for ARINC 653 Extended Services
ARINC 653, Part 3B is the Compliance Test Specification for ARINC 653 Extended Services presently... defined in ARINC 653 Part 2. The document specifies a set of stimuli and the expected responses. Future work on the ARINC 653 document set includes an effort to define Operating System services for multi-core processor environments. The Compliance Test Specification is expected to be updated in step with ARINC 653, Part 2.
653P4
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June 2012
653P4 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 4, Subset Services
ARINC Specification 653 Part 4 was prepared to support controllers and relatively simple avionics. P...art 4 is true subset of services specified in ARINC 653 Part 1. In the Subset Services, partition scheduling is restricted to only one partition time window within the partitions period. This simplifies the management of process release points. Process management uses a dual-process model with at most two processes within a partition, for example, foreground and background.
653P5-1
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August 2019
653P5-1 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 5, Core Software Recommended Capabilities
Part 5 defines additional ARINC 653 core software capabilities to ease integration on a variety o...f Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) hardware platforms by allowing platform suppliers to extend and customize it for use with their unique hardware platform. Supplement 1 expands the guidance provided on resource profiling and execution profiling pertinent to the use of mulicore processors in avionics.
654
Last Published:
December 1994
654 Environmental Design Guidelines for Integrated Modular Avionics
This standard is concerned with electromagnetic compatibility, shielding, thermal management, vibrat...ion and shock of IMA systems. Emphasis is placed both on the design of IMA components and their electrical, optical and electro-mechanical interfaces.
655
Last Published:
April 1999
655 Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) Generic Description
The RDC have been used for years on commercial aircraft. The extensive use of digital data transfer ...has prompted the need for a standard for collecting analog, digital and discrete information from sensors on the airplane. This information is digitized and processed in traditional ARINC 700-series equipment or in IMA cabinets.
656
Last Published:
December 1999
656 Avionics Interface Definition for Flight Management and Communications Management Functions
A generic data transfer interface is defined for use between avionics computing equipment that excha...nges binary message-oriented data. This interface was developed so that various manufacturers can partition Air Traffic Services (ATS) applications and protocols in different manners between various equipment.
657
Last Published:
February 2009
657 Airborne Recorder File Format
This document defines the characteristics necessary to standardize the airborne recorder download fi...le format in order to facilitate data import, transcription, and exchange. A standardized data format will reduce the variety of readout equipment required for airborne recorder data transcription. This document defines the detailed architecture of the Recorder Standard Output (RSO) file. The architecture is a tagged file structure within which many different files and their formats can be supported. The structure is necessary to support newer recording requirements for flight data, data link, audio, and image recording. This structure is intended for use with all civil recorders and should support use with military recorders.
658
Last Published:
December 2017
658 Internet Protocol Suite (IPS) for Aeronautical Safety Services - Roadmap Document
ARINC 658 was prepared to recognize the expanding role of data communication technology and the evol...utionary path forward starting from ACARS protocols, to ATN/OSI protocols, and eventually ATN/IPS protocols using highly secure networks. The ATN/IPS network will be implemented onboard an aircraft and in the ground infrastructure to support safety services, including Air Traffic Services (ATS) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC). As such it provides a so-called “roadmap” for the development of the aviation standards for ATN/IPS services. ATN/IPS standards will evolve in coming years and be coordinated with other international standards organizations such as ICAO, EUROCAE and RTCA.
659
Last Published:
December 1993
659 Backplane Data Bus
Defines standards for the transfer of digital data between components within an IMA cabinet. Include...s the protocol and timing characteristics for a synchronous backplane data bus capable of transferring data at 60 Mbps using a data path that is two bits wide. The electrical characteristics and behavior expected of the participating modules are defined.
660
Last Published:
December 1995
660 CNS/ATM Avionics, Functional Allocation and Recommended Architectures
Defines a set of standard aircraft avionics architectures that support a cost-effective evolution to... the fully operational CNS/ATM environment. These architectures are intended to meet near-term requirements (e.g., FANS-1, SCAT-1, etc.) and provide growth for supporting the full CNS/ATM function set. This standard represents broad airline consensus for developing avionics equipment providing CNS/ATM operating capabilities.
660A
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January 2001
660A CNS/ATM Avionics, Functional Allocation and Recommended Architectures
This standard expands ARINC 660 to include industry-defined architectures for the CNS/ATM operating ...environment. These architectures are intended to meet long-term requirements (e.g., ADS-B, CPDLC, etc.) and provide growth for the future. Airlines support the implementation of these architectures for the long-term. This standard represents broad airline consensus for developing avionics equipment providing CNS/ATM operating capabilities.
660B
Last Published:
January 2014
660B CNS/ATM Avionics Architectures Supporting NextGen/SESAR Concepts
This document identifies and describes the aircraft avionics capability necessary for operation in t...he evolving Communications Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) environment expected for the FAA NextGen program, Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) program and considerations of the Japan Collaborative Actions for Renovation of Air Traffic Systems (CARATS). These capabilities are intended to satisfy the industrys long-term CNS/ATM operational objectives.
661P1-7
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June 2019
661P1-7 Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems, Part 1, Avionics Interfaces, Basic Symbology, and Behavior
ARINC 661 defines logical interfaces to Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) used in all types of aircra...ft installations. The CDS provides graphical and interactive services to user applications within the flight deck environment. When combined with data from user applications, it displays graphical images to the flight deck crew. The document emphasizes the need for independence between aircraft systems and the CDS. This document defines the interface between the avionics equipment and display system graphics generators. This document does not specify the "look and feel" of any graphical information, and as such does not address human factors issues. These are defined by the airline flight operations community.
662-1
Last Published:
May 2019
662-1 Obsolescence Management Strategies for Commercial Aircraft
The purpose of this document is to establish guidelines that should be observed during initial de...sign, production, and maintenance of aircraft components, and to present short-term and long-term strategies to minimize the costs and impacts associated with decreasing availability of components.
663-1
Last Published:
June 2011
663-1 Data Requirements for Avionics Component Maintenance
ARINC Report 663 focuses on the many aspects related to component technical data and documentation i...ncluding a common understanding of levels one - three maintenance (test, repair, re-certification). This includes defining the extent and format of OEM documentation to be delivered to the airline customers to support both the decision and technical requirements to accomplish level three maintenance; establishing minimum data requirements to support the airlines' decision relative to the accomplishment of level three maintenance (test solution, type of repair process, projected MTBF, modification potential, unit cost, alternative repairs, etc.); and identifying the minimum technical data requirements to support level three maintenance in airline shops for future avionics components (test, documentation).
664P1-2
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June 2019
664P1-2 Aircraft Data Network, Part 1, Systems Concepts and Overview
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of data networking standards recommended f...or use in commercial aircraft installations. These standards provide a means to adapt commercially defined networking standards to an aircraft environment. It refers to devices such as bridges, switches, routers and hubs and their use in an aircraft environment. This equipment, when installed in a network topology, can optimize data transfer and overall avionics performance.
664P2-3
Last Published:
October 2018
664P2-3 Aircraft Data Network, Part 2, Ethernet Physical and Data Link Layer Specification
This specification provides Ethernet physical parameters and data link layer specifications for u...se in a commercial aircraft environment. This specification provides general and specific guidelines for the use of IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet, 2000 edition. Physical layer and Medium Access Control (MAC) sub-layers are expected to comply with the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model to enable maximal utilization of off-the-shelf components, both hardware and software, for aviation use. The Ethernet Physical layer specification defines the electrical and optical parameters for the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX Ethernet implementations. This specification references ARINC Specification 600: Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces for definition of copper-based implementations of the Ethernet Physical layer.
664P3-2
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February 2009
664P3-2 Aircraft Data Network, Part 3 - Internet-Based Protocols and Services
This specification defines Network and Transport layer provisions for data networks that are install...ed on commercial aircraft. The definitions are based on Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internet protocol and service standards that have been published as Request for Comments (RFC). In some cases the protocols and services are tailored for use on board aircraft. The specification identifies two types of networks: First, Compliant Aircraft Data Network, which operates fully within the applicable Internet specifications. Second, Profiled Aircraft Data Network, in which one or more industry standard protocols have been extended to address the unique environment of aircraft installations. Within the specification, the functionality of Internet protocols and services are defined with the intent that interoperability of components connected to onboard data networks can be achieved without undue restrictions on the component designer.
664P4-2
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December 2007
664P4-2 Aircraft Data Network, Part 4 - Internet-Based Address Structure & Assigned Numbers
This specification defines the addressing plan and rules for addressing used in Aircraft Data Networ...ks (ADN). The plan is organized in accordance with the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model. The specification sets forth the structure of addresses that are employed in the ADN and guidance for address determination. This guidance ensures that all applications - that use this address structure to send messages - can know the address structure of the destination(s) at configuration-time.
664P5
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April 2005
664P5 Aircraft Data Network, Part 5, Network Domain Characteristics and Interconnection
ARINC 664, Part 5 provides the design and implementation guidelines for networks installed in aircra...ft. Such networks may be used to enable network devices to communicate among themselves and with networks outside of the aircraft. This specification defines a set of domains within the aircraft. These domains are defined in terms of the services they provide, the security they provide to the functions within their boundaries, and the connections required between a domain and other domains and networks external to the aircraft. This specification provides general design and implementation guidelines that, when they are implemented by aircraft devices and configured by the system integrator, the devices provide the required connectivity, quality of service, safety and security.
664P7-1
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September 2009
664P7-1 Aircraft Data Network, Part 7, Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet Network
The purpose of this document is to define a deterministic network: Avionics Full Duplex Switched Eth...ernet (AFDX). AFDX is a trademark of Airbus and is used with permission. This document also highlights the additional performance requirements of avionics systems within the context of AFDX.
664P8-1
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November 2010
664P8-1 Aircraft Data Network, Part 8, Interoperation with Non-IP Protocols and Services
This Specification was written to support future aeronautical applications and services beyond those... using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). The initial focus is to support air/ground applications using the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN). These include Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC), Flight Information System (FIS), and Context Management Application (CMA). Supplement 1 was written to allow interoperation with non-IP protocols and services and upper layer services with respect to the OSI reference model. Supplement 1 reflects ICAO Aeronautical Communication Panel recommendations.
665-5
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August 2019
665-5 Loadable Software Standards
This document defines the aircraft industry's standards for Loadable Software Parts (LSPs) and Me...dia Set Parts (MSPs). It describes the common principles and rules to be applied to any part of a data load system to ensure compatibility and inter-operability of software parts. It includes part numbering, content, labeling, and formatting of an LSP, and a Media Set containing LSPs. Supplement 5 refers to a companion document, ARINC Report 645: Common Terminology and Functions for Software Distribution and Loading.
666
Last Published:
May 2002
666 - Electronic Distribution of Software
This document describes a secure internet facility for sending all types of aviation software using ...the world wide web (www). Software suppliers may use this document as a starting point for the construction of a secure web server utility. It provides sufficient flexibility and is compatible with numerous software distribution models. The file management structure is consistent with other ARINC standards for loadable software, and references ARINC 665 and ARINC 667 in particular.
667-2
Last Published:
July 2017
667-2 Guidance for the Management of Field Loadable Software
This document describes effective methods to manage and distribute operation flight software program...s, aeronautical data bases and other forms of software used within an airline organization. Topics include software acquisition, software receiving, software distribution and necessary documentation. The FLS management process described in ARINC 667 is compatible with published FAA/JAA guidance on this subject. Software suppliers, airline users and regulators will find this document to be a practical and effective guide.
668-1
Last Published:
June 2013
668-1 Guidance For Tool and Test Equipment (TTE) Equivalency
ARINC 668 provides guidelines for the process used to establish the equivalency of TTE and related p...rocedures other than that recommended by the OEM. Primarily, ARINC 668 is concerned with equipment specified or recommended for the purpose of performing specific tasks concerning the airworthiness of an article (e.g., avionics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical devices, etc).
669
Last Published:
November 2004
669 Guidance for Lead-Based Soldering, Repair and Rework
This document provides guidance for using industry standards for developing a soldering program tail...ored to meet the specific requirements of the user. Moreover, it provides uniform guidance for maintenance facilities based on industry standards and, therefore, should be accepted throughout the air transport industry. This document is not a stand-alone document - it is intended to be used with the referenced international industry standards.
670
Last Published:
April 2005
670 Guidance for Materials, Processes, and Parts Equivalencies
Industry rules and guidelines support/mandate equivalency, but provide very little guidance on how t...o realize MPP substitution. Currently, industry guidelines fail to provide adequate direction to maintenance facilities for material, process, and part equivalencies. Suitable substantiation procedures to be able to select alternate materials are demanded by the air transport industry. The purpose of ARINC Report 670 is to provide clear definitions for materials, processes, parts, substantiation requirements, decision boundaries and limitations, and a standard process for equivalency determination. This report is intended as general guidance for avionics maintenance facilities; however, this does not preclude its use for other sectors of aircraft maintenance as appropriate.
671
Last Published:
March 2006
671 Guidance for the Transition to Lead-Free Soldering, Maintenance, and Repair
This document provides guidance for the use of international standards for the maintenance of lead-f...ree electronic equipment. The purpose is to assist manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and operators to define lead-free soldering requirements and to minimize the set of lead-free solders, processes, and practices to gain consistency across the industry.
672
Last Published:
June 2008
672 Guidelines for The Reduction of No Fault Found (NFF)
The goal of this document is to provide the basis for a structured process to identify, analyze and ...resolve NFF issues. The NFF issues include providing guidance for decision making pertinent to the root causes of NFF, enabling action in an early stage of the component repair cycle, reducing costs involved with units unnecessarily removed from an aircraft (e.g. maintenance practices, operational factors, training, documentation etc.), highlighting the need for addressing the causes of NFF through component and system design, addressing the development/improvement of maintenance processes, and providing a framework for the interaction between the different domains for the users of this document (listed below) to implement their own strategies.
673
Last Published:
December 2009
673 Guidance for the Use of UHF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
With the emergence of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) as a tool to streamline the supply chain..., the airline industry determined that a technology standard for both the RFID tag hardware and data needed to be developed. This is required so that industry-wide interoperability can be achieved. Fundamental requirements have been identified and agreed upon by the airline industry. These core requirements build the framework from which this standard was derived. The usage of an open standard UHF-RFID technology will benefit the entire airline industry. While the intent of this document is to address the usage of UHF-RFID tags on aircraft parts, the technology and benefits are applicable to other items that would be in airline inventory. To that extent, the term Product has been used in this standard. This document is specfic to the requirements for and installation of UHF-RFID tags and does not address data usage or the tools and systems used to collect the data.
674
Last Published:
January 2014
ARINC Report 674: Standard for Cost Effective Acquisition for Aircraft Lifecycle Support
This document provides operators with guidelines for developing maintenance support contracts with s...uppliers. It identifies common supplier support products, services, and data; why these are important to maintenance organizations; and the impact on airline operating costs if they are not available.
675
Last Published:
June 2017
675 Guidance for the Management of Aircraft Support Data
The purpose of this document is to establish guidance for Aircraft Support Data Management (ASDM). T...his guidance is intended for operators (e.g., pilot-in-command, maintenance activities, renter-pilot, or air carrier certificate holder) of transport aircraft.
676
Last Published:
December 2016
676 Guidance for Assignment, Accomplishment, and Reporting of Special (Engineering) Investigation for Aircraft Components
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for the assignment, accomplishment, and reportin...g of investigations which exceed the regular workshop analysis and repair process for components. The operator, repair shop, and the component manufacturer should use this guideline to support a special investigation for aircraft components where additional attention is needed to fulfill reliability and authority requirements. This includes the process of assignment, the scope of accomplishment, and the content/style of the final report.
677
Last Published:
July 2015
677 Installation Standards for Low Frequency Underwater Locator Beacon (LF-ULB)
This document provides aircraft installation requirements for a Low Frequency Underwater Locator Bea...con (LF-ULB) transmitting on a frequency of 8.8 kHz. ICAO Annex 6 Amendment 36, states that a LF-ULB shall be installed on all aircraft with a maximum certified take-off mass of over 27,000 kg, operating over water at particular distances to land suitable for making an emergency landing. ICAO Annex 6 Amendment 36 further states that an LF-ULB shall be installed by January 1, 2018.
680
Last Published:
August 2019
680 Aircraft Autonomous Distress Tracking (ADT)
This document describes the technical requirements, architectural options, and recommended interf...ace standards to support an Autonomous Distress Tracking (ADT) System intended to meet global regulatory requirements for locating aircraft in distress situations and after an accident. This document is prepared in response to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and individual Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) initiatives.
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