ARINC Standards Document List

ARINC Standards Document List

ARINC Specification 404A Air Transport Equipment Cases and Racking

This original "ATR" packaging standard provides a system of modularized equipment dimensions usedin a wide variety of avionics installations. Connector standards, mating and holdown techniques areincluded.

Last Print: 03/1974Price (PAPER): $416.00Price (PDF): $208.00

ARINC Specification 404B-1 Connectors, Electrical, Rack and Panel, Rectangular, RearRelease Crimp Contacts

Connectors desired for cabin equipment and other avionics equipment are defined in this standard.The connectors are intended to be interchangeable with connectors built to ARINC 404A.


ARINC Specification 407-1 ARINC Synchro System Manual (Combined issue of Report 407and 407-1,

The Synchro System Manual provides valuable information to designers and maintainers of avionicsequipment that employ synchro devices. Synchro theory, synchro applications and signal definitionsare included in this standard. Originally published in 1950, it is considered to be the classic guide forsynchro devices.


ARINC Specification 408A Air Transport Indicator Cases and Mounting

This standard defines mechanical dimensions and thermal standards for aircraft indicators anddisplays. Thermal interface data is included for indicators and their operating environment. Theseindicators may be stand alone or part of larger integrated display system.


ARINC Specification 413A Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Utilization and TransientProtection

This standard provides guidance to airframe manufacturers concerning the utilization of aircraftelectrical power. This standard covers the description of basic power characteristics, and detailedguidance concerning transient protection, interference control, and equipment installationconsiderations.


ARINC Specification 419-3 Digital Data System Compendium

This standard describes the technical characteristics of several digital transmission systems widelyused in first-generation digital avionics. These digital transmission systems have been specified forinter-unit and inter-systems communications on board transport aircraft.


ARINC Specification 421 Guidance for Standard Subdivision of ATA Spec 100 NumberingSystem for Avionics

This guidance standard was prepared in response to a need stated by air transport operators foruniformity in further subdividing the ATA Spec. 100 number system to better accommodate avionicssystems. The ATA numbers are widely used in the maintenance community for inventory control,instruction manuals and equipment modification Service Bulletins.


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ARINC Specification 422 Guidance for Modification Status Indicators and Avionics ServiceBulletins

This standard provides guidance to the maintenance community for identifying the modificationstatus of avionics components and for preparing avionics service bulletins. This standard coordinatesvarious methods used by airframe manufacturers and operators, for marking or identifying avionicsthat has been modified.


ARINC Specification 424-13 Navigation System Data Base

THE CURRENT VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS 424-18. THIS PREVIOUS VERSION IS AVAILABLEFOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ON CD-ROM. This standard provides a data base comprising standards usedfor the preparation of a navigation system data base. This data may be used with the operationalflight software in a wide range of navigational equipment.

Last Print: 12/1995Price (CDROM): $302.00

ARINC Specification 424-13 Navigation Systems Data Base


Last Print: 12/1995Price (PDF): $252.00



Last Print: 02/2000Price (CDROM): $302.00Price (PDF): $252.00


THE CURRENT VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS 424-18. THIS PREVIOUS VERSION IS AVAILABLEFOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. This standard provides a data base comprising standards used for thepreparation of a navigation system data base. This data may be used with the operational flightsoftware in a wide range of navigational equipment.



THE CURRENT VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS 424-18. THIS PREVIOUS VERSION IS AVAILABLEFOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. This standard provides a data base comprising standards used for thepreparation of a navigation system data base. This data may be used with the operational flightsoftware in a wide range of navigational equipment.



This standard provides a data base comprising standards used for the preparation of a navigationsystem data base. This data may be used with the operational flight software in a wide range ofnavigational equipment.


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This standard provides a data base comprising standards used for the preparation of a navigationsystem data base. This data may be used with the operational flight software in a wide range ofnavigational equipment.


ARINC Specification 428 Considerations for Avionics Network Design

This standard provides the framework for developing a set of requirements for an avionics data busnetwork. This standard is intended to provide system-level considerations for the development of sucha network, which may include a mix of standard data buses and private data buses.


ARINC Specification 429 Electronic Diskette Copy of Data Labels in Microsoft Word and ExcelFormats

Includes the 429 Data Labels ONLY in electronic format. This does not include all parts of ARINC 429.THIS FILE IS A SELF-EXTRACTING FILE COMPRISED OF MS WORD AND EXCEL FILES.

Last Print: 10/2001Price (EXE): $200.00

ARINC Specification 429P1-17 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS), Part 1,Functional Description, Electrical Interface, Label Assignments and Word Formats

This standard defines the air transport industry's standards for digital data transfer between avionicsequipment elements. These standards apply to intra-system communications where system elementsor equipment are defined in the various ARINC 700-series Characteristics. Part 1 defines physicalparameters (wiring, voltage levels, coding, etc.) and label assignments.


ARINC Specification 429P2-16 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS), Part 2 -Discrete Data Standards

This standard defines the air transport industry's standards for the transfer of digital data betweenavionics system elements. Part 2 provides the formats of data words with discrete bit encoding.


ARINC Specification 429P3-19 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) - Part 3 -File Data Transfer Techniques

This standard defines the air transport industry s standards for the transfer of digital data betweenavionics system elements. Part 3 defines the data link layer protocol standards.


ARINC Specification 429P3-19 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) - Part 3 -

File Data Transfer Techniques

This standard defines the air transport industry's standards for the transfer of digital data betweenavionics system elements. Part 3 defines the data link layer protocol standards.

Last Print: 06/2009Price (PAPER): $416.00


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ARINC Specification 431 No Fault Found - A Case Study

This is a final Report of the Avionics Maintenance Conference (AMC) Task Group 116 which wasformed to discover the causes of No Fault Found in avionics equipment during test. This standardidentifies sources of this problem and provides recommendations for its improvement.


ARINC Specification 431 No Fault Found - A Case Study

This is a final Report of the Avionics Maintenance Conference (AMC) Task Group 116 which wasformed to discover the causes of "No Fault Found" in avionics equipment during test. This standardidentifies sources of this problem and provides recommendations for its improvement.


ARINC Specification 432-1 Training Requirements for Flight Training Equipment Support

Personnel

This standard is a guide for flight training equipment operators and manufacturers to define the scopeand content of support personnel training courses.


ARINC Specification 432-1 Training for Flight Training Equipment Support Personnel

This standard is a guide for flight training equipment operators and manufacturers to define the scopeand content of support personnel training courses.


ARINC Specification 433-1 Standard Measurements for Flight Simulation Quality

This standard is a guide to assess Synthetic Training Device (STD) quality and performance by STDoperators, manufacturers, regulatory authorities and users.


ARINC Specification 434-1 Synthetic Training Device (STD) - Life Cycle Support

The purpose of ARINC Report 434 is to provide practical recommendations, based on the collectiveexperience of the Synthetic Training Device (STD) community, for improving operational reliabilityand maintainability throughout the life cycle of a training device. It is hoped that formulating industryguidelines will lead to mutually defined (customer and supplier) goals for STD reliability,maintainability, and overall life-cycle cost management.


ARINC Specification 435 Guidelines for Cabin Training Devices

This report sets forth guidance for the design, development, and installation of Cabin TrainingDevices. It includes operational and handling characteristics for establishing minimum data requiredfor reliability and maintainability.


ARINC Specification 436-1 Guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide

The purpose of ARINC Report 436 is to provide Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) users,suppliers and regulatory authorities a set of guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide (eQTG)


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systems. This document is intended to be supplementary to existing regulatory authorityrequirements. This document is not designed to direct the use of certain technologies or platforms,but to outline the minimum requirements of an eQTG system. The choice of the technology used tomeet these requirements is left to the system's designers and users.


ARINC Specification 436-1 Guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide

The purpose of ARINC Report 436 is to provide Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) users,suppliers and regulatory authorities a set of guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide (eQTG)systems. This document is intended to be supplementary to existing regulatory authorityrequirements. This document is not designed to direct the use of certain technologies or platforms,but to outline the minimum requirements of an eQTG system. The choice of the technology used tomeet these requirements is left to the system's designers and users.


ARINC Specification 437 Guidelines for Training Facilities

The purpose of ARINC Report 437 is to provide guidance when planning a new training facility,extending an existing training facility, or adding new equipment to an existing facility.


ARINC Specification 440 Guidelines for the Provisioning and Support of Training EquipmentData

This document provides guidelines for the aviation industry to ensure that data and solutions fortraining are adequately provided in content and schedule, are cost effective, and are completelysupported throughout the life of the equipment. It should be used at all appropriate levels within acompany (e.g., Purchasing, Operations, Training) when purchasing or developing new aircraft, majoraircraft modifications or training systems.


ARINC Specification 441 Guidelines for the Supply of Binary Format Software for TrainingPurposes

There are many methods of providing data for use in simulation - Chart Driven Models (CDM), sourcecode, binary code and printed format. This report deals with data provided in the form of binaryformat software that will be used for the generation, maintenance and update of training devices.


ARINC Specification 442 Guidelines for the Supply of Chart Driven Models/Source Code forTraining Purposes

There are many methods of providing data for use in simulation - Chart Driven Models (CDM), sourcecode, binary code and printed format. This report deals with data provided in the form of chart drivenmodels and/or source code that will be used for the generation, maintenance and update of trainingdevices.


ARINC Specification 443 Data Collection for Visual Databases

The purpose of this report is to illustrate to airfield and airport authorities the need for timely,accurate information regarding actual or planned changes to the physical airfield, recognize thechanges in regulatory requirements in flight training, specifically visual database elements used insimulation, identify critical data elements for designing visual databases, and describe the elementsand their uses in a simulated training environment. The list and descriptions of required visualdatabase data elements will provide guidance to airfield and airport authorities and suppliers of dataregarding minimum levels of data required to accurately create and maintain a visual representationof an airfield or other aircraft operating area. The report will also be used to provide information from


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airfield operators and managers concerning physical changes or additions to runways, taxiways,land-side gates, and the surrounding area.

Last Print: 04/2010Price (PDF): $196.00Price (PDF): $98.00

ARINC Specification 453** (DRAFT) - Very High Speed (VHS) Bus

**DRAFT DOCUMENT** AEEC Project Paper 453 was originally developed to define a general purposedata bus standard. Over a period of time, this draft document has been used extensively in the designof ARINC 708 and 708A weather products. Because of its high demand, it is included in the ARINCDocument List as a defacto AEEC Standard.


ARINC Specification 485P1-1 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 1, Head End Equipment

Protocol

This standard defines the electrical characteristics, protocol and data content for a modified version ofthe EIA RS-485 data bus adapted for use with cabin electronics equipment. Specific cabin equipmentinterfaces are defined by ARINC 628.


ARINC Specification 485P2-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 2, Physical Layer -In-Seat Protocol

ARINC Specification 485, Part 2 specifies the ARINC 485-control protocol used by the LRUs describedin ARINC Specification 628 Part 2. This document defines a multi-drop bus. The point-to-pointconfiguration is also supported. The point-to-point bus is treated simply as a multi-drop bus with onlyone drop. There is one master LRU and one or more slave LRUs present on the bus. However; multiplebuses may be connected in parallel, where each parallel bus operates independently from each other.


ARINC Specification 485P2-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), part 2, Physical Layer -In-Seat Protocol

ARINC Specification 485, Part 2 specifies the ARINC 485-control protocol used by the LRUs describedin ARINC Specification 628 Part 2. This document defines a multi-drop bus. The point-to-pointconfiguration is also supported. The point-to-point bus is treated simply as a multi-drop bus with onlyone drop. There is one master LRU and one or more slave LRUs present on the bus. However; multiplebuses may be connected in parallel, where each parallel bus operates independently from each other.


ARINC Characteristic 535A Lightweight Headset and Boom Microphone

Defines standards for a lightweight headset with integral boom microphone suitable for pilot use inconventional airborne radio installations.


ARINC Characteristic 538B-1 Hand-Held Microphone

This standard describes a hand-held microphone for use with airborne radio installations.


ARINC Characteristic 542A Digital Flight Data Recorder

This standard includes specific requirements necessary to support flight data recording and otherflight data acquisition needs. Design details necessary to ensure interchangeability of equipment in astandard aircraft installation is included.


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ARINC Characteristic 561-11 Air Transport Inertial Navigation System (INS)

This standard defines the requirements of an INS, which provides sensor and steering commandoutputs. The INS includes inertial sensing and provides outputs for aircraft attitude, present position,and steering signals suitable for operating the pilot s instruments. The basic INS provides completeself-contained horizontal navigation capability intended to serve as the sole means of navigation on aworldwide basis.


ARINC Characteristic 562 Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) - Analog

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) Analog addresses the need for standard TAWSinstallations in older aircraft that have analog equipment interfaces. The analog unit is intended as areplacement for ARINC Characteristic 594: Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) equipment.The document is intended to compliment ARINC Characteristic 762: Terrain Awareness and WarningSystem (TAWS) for later model aircraft having digital equipment interfaces.


ARINC Characteristic 566A-9 Mark 3 VHF Communications Transceiver

This standard defines the characteristics of a VHF Communications Transceiver unit capable ofproviding voice or data communications capability with the ground. Supplement 8 introduces 8.33kHz channel spacing.


ARINC Characteristic 569 Heading and Attitude Sensor (HAS)

This standard sets forth the basic requirements for a HAS, introduced as a successor to vertical anddirectional gyros. Provides roll, pitch and stabilized heading outputs that can serve as primaryreferences for the purpose of both guidance and display.


ARINC Characteristic 573-7 Aircraft Integrated Data System Mark 2 (AIDS Mark 2)

This standard provides design guidance for the development and installation of an expandable FlightData Acquisition and Recording System. The functions defined include flight data acquisition throughsuitable electrical interfaces, conversion of analog input signals into a standard serial data output andthe capability for expansion to permit increased data handling capacity.


ARINC Characteristic 574 Passenger Announcement, Entertainment and Service MultiplexSystem (PAX)

This standard provides design guidance for the development and installation of a PAX, whose basicfunctions are to distribute multiple channels of audio and provide a means for each passenger toremotely control his reading light and initiate attendant calls.



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ARINC Characteristic 577-1 Audible Warning System

This standard provides basic requirements for audible warning generators, whose function is toprovide 25 different channels with sound and/or voice warnings, activated by discrete input signalsand generated as a function of an unsafe condition of important systems of the aircraft. The outputsare available for audible display to the cockpit crew.


ARINC Characteristic 578-4 Airborne ILS Receiver

This standard provides basic requirements for a new-generation ILS receiver, whose function is thereception of ILS localizer and glide slope signals and the recovery there from of course-line deviationinformation for visual display to the pilot, and for use by an automatic flight control system duringautomatically controlled approaches and landings.


ARINC Characteristic 579-2 Airborne VOR Receiver

This standard sets the basic requirements for a VOR receiver, whose function is to receive and processVOR signals in the frequency band 108.00 to 117.95 MHz. Provides traditional analog outputs and adigital output of omni bearing.


ARINC Characteristic 580 - Mark 1 OMEGA Navigation System

This standard sets forth requirements of an airborne OMEGA Navigation System (ONS). OMEGA is avery low frequency global radio frequency navigation system that operated in the frequency bandbetween 10 and 14 kHz, utilizing signals radiated by ground stations.


ARINC Characteristic 580 Mark 1 OMEGA Navigation System

This document sets forth requirements of an airborne OMEGA Navigation System (ONS). OMEGA is avery low frequency global radio frequency navigation system which operates in the frequency bandbetween 10 and 14 kHz, utilizing signals radiated by ground stations.


ARINC Characteristic 585-2 Electronic Chronometer System

This standard defines an Electronic Chronometer that provides time-of-day (GMT) indication to theflight crew, as well as providing this data in digital form for use by other avionic systems. In addition,the ECS provides an Elapsed Time Indicator (hours and minutes) with a start/stop/reset function anda chronograph function.


ARINC Characteristic 591 Quick Access Recorder for AIDS System (QAR)

This standard provides design guidance for development and installation of a QAR, whose basicfunctions are to store digital data supplied at the output of an ARINC 573 FDAU or other similaracquisition unit and provide an easy access to this stored data for systematic ground processing forperformance monitoring, maintenance monitoring or other purposes.



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ARINC Characteristic 594-4 Ground Proximity Warning System

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) designedfor installation in commercial aircraft. The GPWS provides audible and visible warnings or alerts whenan aircraft approaches terrain or deviates below the ILS glide slope beyond the limits set into thesystem.


ARINC Characteristic 595 Barometric Altitude Rate Computer (BARC)

This standard provides general guidance for the design and installation of a BARC for use with aGPWS. The BARC generates an electrical rate signal from pneumatic pressure supplied by the aircraftstatic pressure system. The BARC unit is intended primarily for use with ground proximity warningequipment in aircraft that do not have a suitable electrical signal for altitude rate.


ARINC Characteristic 596-4 Mark 2 Airborne SELCAL System

This standard describes the system requirements for a ground-to-air SELCAL system. The purpose ofthe system is to permit the selective calling of individual aircraft over normal radio communicationscircuits linking the ground station with the aircraft. The elements comprising the overall system are:ground selective calling unit (coder), ground-to-air transmitter (HF or VHF), airborne receiver (HF orVHF), airborne selective calling unit (decoder), annunciator panel, and code selection panel.


ARINC Characteristic 599-1 Mark 2 OMEGA Navigation System

This standard sets forth requirements of an airborne OMEGA Navigation System (ONS). OMEGAoperated in the frequency band between 10 and 14 kHz, utilizing signals radiated by ground stations.The ARINC 599 Mark 2 OMEGA is configured such that it can be plugged into an ARINC 580 Mark 1OMEGA installation.


ARINC Characteristic 599-1 Mark 2 OMEGA Navigation System

This standard sets forth requirements of an airborne OMEGA Navigation System (ONS). OMEGAoperated in the frequency band between 10 and 14 kHz, utilizing signals radiated by ground stations.The ARINC 599 Mark 2 OMEGA is configured such that it can be plugged into an ARINC 580 Mark 1OMEGA installation.


ARINC Report 600-18 Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces

ARINC 600 is a mechanical packaging standard that is used with the ARINC 700-series of digitalavionics equipment. It provides mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces between LRUsand the racks or cabinets in which they are installed. Provides connector shell definition, connectorinsert layout and mounting dimensions.


ARINC Report 601 Control/Display Interfaces

This Specification provides standards for the effective control of the environment for avionicequipment, including basic design standards for avionics equipment and its installation to assuresuitable thermal interfaces, design criteria, and cooling appraisal.



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ARINC Report 602A-2 Test Equipment Guidance

Test equipment practices change over time to better suit the maintenance philosophies of the airlines.This standard is an update of ARINC 602 following the introduction of new digital test equipmentstandards and the publication of ARINC 608A. This standard includes specific references to On-boardMaintenance Systems (OMS) and Automatic test Equipment (ATE) used within the maintenancecommunity.


ARINC Report 603-1 Airborne Computer Data Loader

This standard describes the desired characteristics of a data loader intended for use with airbornecomputers installed on commercial transport aircraft. The data loader transfers data from a tapecartridge to an avionics computer via an ARINC 429 data bus.


ARINC Report 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 avionicssystems in a cost-effective manner. A description of a Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) isincluded in this standard. The CFDS accumulates fault data, presents this data to a maintenanceoperator, and assists troubleshooting by performing diagnostic tests and performing verificationtesting after installation of a replacement unit.


ARINC Report 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 thatconform to ARINC Specification 616. It provides advice for converting ATLAS test specifications intoATLAS test programs and implementing them on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).This guide hasbeen written as an applications manual for writing avionics test specifications that conform to ARINCSpecification 616. It provides advice for converting ATLAS test specifications into ATLAS testprograms and implementing them on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).


ARINC Report 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 itseffects on digital avionics equipment. It provides information concerning methods to protect againstESD damage which could originate in many different ways.


ARINC Report 606A Guidance for Electrostatic Sensitive Utilization and Protection

This document provides guidance for using industry standards for developing an ESD control programtailored to meet specific user requirements. In addition, it provides uniform guidance for maintenancefacilities based on industry ESD standards, and therefore should be accepted throughout the airtransport industry. This document is not a stand-alone document - it is intended to be used with thereferenced international industry standards.



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ARINC Report 607-3 Design Guidance for Avionics Equipment

This standard provides general guidelines for the design of avionics equipment. It represents thedesires of the airline industry resulting from extensive airline experience. Manufacturers are urged touse this standard when initially starting the design of new equipment. Airplane Personality Module(APM) specifications are included.


ARINC Report 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 testingusing a Test Unit Adapter common interface. This standard describes the overall ATE system conceptas well as the definition of the specific elements of those systems.


ARINC Report 609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems

This standard describes electrical power system design and performance standards brought about byextensive use of digital avionics. This Report provides guidel ines for designers of aircraft powersystem components and of power utilization components, both avionics and power converters such asmotors and heaters.


ARINC Report 609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems

This standard describes electrical power system design and performance standards brought about byextensive use of digital avionics. This Report provides guidelines for designers of aircraft powersystem components and of power utilization components, both avionics and power converters such asmotors and heaters.


ARINC Report 610-1 Guidance for Design and Integration of Aircraft Avionics Equipment inSimulators

This standard sets forth general philosophy and design guidance for using aircraft avionics equipmentin simulators. Its goal is to improve simulator training by providing a better understanding amongavionics designers, simulator designers, airframe manufacturers and airline simulator users in the useof 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 systemtrainer), and maintenance training simulator guidance is included.


ARINC Report 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 thelessons learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional information defining each simulatorfunction and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant toIntegrated Modular Avionics (IMA).


ARINC Report 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 thelessons learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional information defining each simulatorfunction and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant toIntegrated Modular Avionics (IMA).


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ARINC Report 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 additionalfunctions required of avionics equipment used in simulators. Recommended simulator functions, database harmonization, use of snapshot functions, and a new training scenario are included. Theguidelines contained in the draft are expected to reduce the cost to design and install avionicsequipment in simulators.


ARINC Report 610C Guidance for Design of Aircraft Equipment and Software for Use inTraining 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 besupported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding betweenaviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of thisdocument is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existingaircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframemanufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidanceinformation, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by definingrequirements to be compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with thisreport. Compliance can be most readily assured if provided for in the proposal stage between theaircraft manufacturer and the aircraft equipment supplier.


ARINC Report 610C Guidance for Design of Aircraft Equipment and Software for Use inTraining 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 besupported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding betweenaviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of thisdocument is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existingaircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframemanufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidanceinformation, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by definingrequirements to be compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with thisreport. Compliance can be most readily assured if provided for in the proposal stage between theaircraft manufacturer and the aircraft equipment supplier.


ARINC Report 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 oncommercial aircraft. It describes fuel quantity system components and design techniques that willcontribute to safe and reliable operation. System design goals and installation practices are described.A report of a worldwide fuel survey is included.


ARINC Report 612 BITE Glossary

The purpose of this standard is to provide a source of definitions of terms and acronyms commonlyused in the air transport maintenance community for test and evaluation with an emphasis on termsapplicable to BITE.



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ARINC Report 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 613describes the Ada domain most suited for avionics software development. The standard providesvaluable guidance to Ada compiler developers and Ada programmers.


ARINC Report 614 Standard Firmware Loader for Avionics Shops

This standard describes the characteristics of a standard firmware loader for avionic shops. It iscapable of copying digital information into memory devices installed in circuit card assemblies, LineReplaceable Modules (LRMs) and On-Board Replaceable Modules (OBRMs). It contains therecommendations of the air transport community concerning the design and development of firmwareloader equipment.


ARINC Report 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. Itspecifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs usingan ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.


ARINC Report 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. Itspecifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs usingan ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.


ARINC Report 615A-2 Software Data Loader Using Ethernet Interface

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED. This standard defines data loading equipment intended fornew generation avionics equipment with high-speed Ethernet interfaces. It defines a PDL for carry-onapplications and an ADL for installation on the airplane. Specific mass storage media include 3.5 inchfloppy disk and CD-ROM/DVD.


ARINC Report 615A-3 - Software Data Loader Using Ethernet Interface

This standard defines data loading equipment intended for new generation avionics equipment withhigh-speed Ethernet interfaces. It defines a PDL for carry-on applications and an ADL for installationon the airplane. Specific mass storage media include 3.5 inch floppy disk and CD-ROM/DVD.


ARINC Report 616-3 Avionics Subset of ATLAS Language

This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for AllSystems (ATLAS). ATLAS is widely used in the preparation and documentation of test procedures thatcan be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment. This standard was supersededby ARINC 626.



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ARINC Report 618-6 Air/Ground Character-Oriented Protocol Specification

This standard defines the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), a VHFdata link that transfers character-oriented data between aircraft systems and ground systems. Thiscommunications facility enables the aircraft to operate as part of the airline s command, control andmanagement system.


ARINC Report 619-3 ACARS Protocols for Avionic End Systems

This standard defines the protocols used by ACARS Management Units (MUs) defined in ARINC 597,724 and 724B in their interactions with other onboard avionics equipment.


ARINC Report 619-3 ACARS Protocols for Avionic End Systems

This standard defines the protocols used by ACARS Management Units (MUs) defined in ARINC 597,724 and 724B in their interactions with other onboard avionics equipment.


ARINC Report 620-6 DataLink Ground System and Interface Specification

This standard sets forth the desired interface characteristics of the data link service provider to thedata link user. Provides data link users the information needed to develop applications and toencourage uniformity and standardization (to the extent possible) among various data link serviceproviders. Contains general and specific guidance concerning the interfaces between the data linkservice providers and both the airborne and ground user.


ARINC Report 622-4 ATS Data Link Applications Over ACARS Air-Ground Network

This standard specifies ATS applications that enhance the functionality of the ACARS system. Itprovides design guidance to developers in order to ensure interoperability between theimplementations of these applications.


ARINC Report 623-3 Character-Oriented Air Traffic Service (ATS) Applications

This standard defines the application text formats for character-oriented ATS messages that can betransmitted over the ACARS data link. Several ACARS data links are available, including but notlimited to VHF, HF and satellite. The messages defined herein are not specific to any data link. Thisstandard is limited in scope to character-oriented applications.


ARINC Report 624-1 Design Guidance for Onboard Maintenance System

Avionics maintenance practices continue to improve through On-Board Maintenance System (OMS)recording. This standard defines the OMS which incorporates fault monitoring fault detection, BITE,and airplane condition monitoring system.


ARINC Report 625-2 - Industry Guide for Component Test Development and Management

This standard provides guidance to those who develop avionics test programs and the sourcedocumentation on which they are based. This includes guidelines for all steps and phases within the


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TPS life cycle.


ARINC Report 626-3 - Standard ATLAS Language for Modular Test

This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for AllSystems (ATLAS)intended to be used in conjunction with test systems that are compliant with ARINC608A. ATLAS is a standard abbreviated English language used in preparation and documentation oftest procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment.


ARINC Report 626-3 Standard ATLAS Language for Modular Test

This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for AllSystems (ATLAS)intended to be used in conjunction with test systems that are compliant with ARINC608A. ATLAS is a standard abbreviated English language used in preparation and documentation oftest procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment.


ARINC Report 627-2 Programmers Guide for SMART TM Systems Using ARINC 626 ATLAS

This standard provides guidance to ATLAS test programmers for developing, writing and documentingtest programs in ARINC 626 ATLAS. This is a companion standard to ARINC 608A, Design Guidancefor Avionics Test Equipment. It provides guidance to managers and system integrators forstandardizing test programs and their documentation.


ARINC Report 628 Part 4B - Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 4B, Cabin Managementand Entertainment System - Cabin Distribution System (CDS) -

Cabin equipment interfaces Part 4B is similar to description provided for Part 4A. The significantdifference 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, andcabin management equipment network are included. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.


ARINC Report 628 Part 6 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 6 Fiber Optic CableAssembly General Specification

ARINC Specification 628, Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 6 Fiber Optic Cable AssemblyGeneral Specification, defines the minimum acceptable provisions for connectorized fiber optic cableassemblies used in permanently installed airframe wire bundles that are part of ARINC 628 supportedsystems. The intent is for the cable assembly supplier to use this specification as a guideline toprovide the prospective IFE contractor with cable assemblies that have adequate quality andperformance for the intended application. These assemblies are suitable for cabin systemsapplications only. Applicable guidelines not found in this specification may be found in Section 9 ofARINC Specification 628 Part 4A.


ARINC Report 628 Part 7 - Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 7, Cabin Management andEntertainment Systems - Cabin Equipment Cooling General Specification

Cabin equipment installations tend to impose loads on aircraft electrical power systems notenvisioned in the original airplane design. This standard provides guidance on the design of futureaircraft air conditioning and equipment cooling systems. It also describes the environment in whichcabin systems, including In-Flight Entertainment equipment are expected to operate.



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ARINC Report 628P0-2 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 ofSpecifications. ARINC 628 defines equipment and installation standards for cabin equipment, which isgenerally defined as communication and entertainment equipment designed for passenger use. Part 0provides the concepts and overview of ARINC 628 and descriptions of each individual part. AppendixB is written in briefing chart format to facilitate the user in preparing quick-reaction overheadprojection-type presentations.


ARINC Report 628P1-5 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 1, Cabin Management andEntertainment System - Peripherals

This standard provides general system architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for thedesign and interface of various cabin related equipment, such as connectors, electrical interfaces,operational mode control/protocols, BITE reporting, reliability, environmental conditions and softwaredata loading.


ARINC Report 628P1-5 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 1, Cabin Managemnet andEntertainment System - Peripherals

This standard provides general system architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for thedesign and interface of various cabin related equipment, such as connectors, electrical interfaces,operational mode control/protocols, BITE reporting, reliability, environmental conditions and softwaredata loading.


ARINC Report 628P2-6 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 2, Cabin Management andEntertainment Systems - Seat Interfaces

This document defines standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In-Flight EntertainmentSystem (IFES) equipment associated with the seat (including the headphones, passenger controlunit, seat video display, personal video player, telephone hand set, and seat electronics box).Supplement 1 introduces changes to define electrical and mechanical interfaces for the Remote PowerOutlet (RPO). The RPO provides the user access to a fixed AC or DC voltage source to be used forpowering Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Supplement 2 introduces Phase I of a two-phaseimproved definition of the Seat Video Display (SVD). The Phase I definition provides guidance forspace variance in the seatback that accommodates three classes of existing and near-term SVDs.Phase II provides guidance for space in the seatback for three classes of SVD sizes with no variance.


ARINC Report 628P3-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 3, In-Flight Entertainment

System (IFES) to Aircraft System Interfaces

This standard consolidates and defines various interface parameters, except for power, that may berequired to support the operation of an IFES on any airplane model.


ARINC Report 628P3-2 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 3, In-Flight EntertainmentSystems (IFES) to Aircraft System Interfaces

This standard consolidates and defines various interface parameters, except for power, that may berequired to support the operation of an IFES on any airplane model.



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ARINC Report 628P4A-3 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 4A, Cabin Management andEntertainment System Cabin Distribution System - Daisy Chain

Cabin equipment interfaces use a standardized wiring topology defined in Part 4A. This standarddefines 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, andcabin management equipment network. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.


ARINC Report 628P4C Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 4C, Cabin Management andEntertainment 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. Theequipment itself is not a subject of this specification because it may be unique to the systemmanufacturer or market place driven. Design guidelines are included for informational purposes asthese guidelines impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment aboard the aircraft. TheCDS, 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 anevolution based on the experience gained with the first version of the CDS. The main difference is thatthe system in Part 4C is divided into two separated networks, one for data, connected to the CEC, andthe other one for power, connected to the Aircraft Power Supply. The second generation of the CDSwas mainly introduced because of the need for more bandwidth (via quad-cables) and a newerversion of the MCU, which allows for greater control over power distribution. Fiber-optic cables are notdefined, because the new quad-cables were deemed more than sufficient for the expectedbandwidths.


ARINC Report 628P5-1 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 5, Cabin Electrical Equipment and

Wiring Installation Guidelines

ARINC Specification 628, Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI) Part 5 Parts Selection, Wire Design andInstallation Guidelines, provides design and mounting guidelines for electrical installations, mainly forsupplier of cabin furnishing equipment. Part 5 addresses several aspects of installation and is dividedinto five sections: Introduction, Parts Selection, Electrical Wire Design Guidelines, Wire InstallationGuidelines, and Documentation Guidelines. Guidelines regarding design, safety, and other subjectsrelevant to acceptance of the end item are addressed. Notes explaining the reason for setting aguideline or suggesting methods for performing the task are provided in commentary. The content ofthe document is designed to make it usable for reference by industry, particularly manufacturers ofseats and equipment.


ARINC Report 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 astandard methodology for measuring and calculating availability. Quantitative measurementguidelines are included.


ARINC Report 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 astandard methodology for measuring and calculating availability. Quantitative measurementguidelines are included.


ARINC Report 628P9-3 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 9, Cabin Information Network

(CIN)

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the proper use and interface of various cabin information network related equipment. This documentspecifies a generic on-board infrastructure with commercial server technology, high-speed datacommunication and exchange via wired and wireless LAN for a wide range of applications. The cabininformation network will operate in concert with the Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU) defined in ARINCCharacteristic 765.


ARINC Report 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 elementsusing multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distributionsystem resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.


ARINC Report 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 elementsusing multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distributionsystem resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.


ARINC Report 631-5 VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 Implementation Provisions

This standard describes the functions to be performed by the airborne VHF Digital Link (VDL) tosuccessfully transfer messages from VHF ground stations to avionics systems on aircraft and viceversa. The data is encoded in a bit-oriented format using the recommendations of the Open SystemsInterconnection (OSI) Reference Model. ARINC 750 is a companion standard.


ARINC Report 631-6 VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 Implementation Provisions Standards

This document describes the functions to be performed by airborne and ground components of theVDLM2 to successfully transfer messages from VHF ground networks to avionics systems on aircraftand vice versa where the data are encoded in a code and byte independent format. The compatibilityof VDLM2 with OSI is established by defining a set of services and protocols that are in accordancewith the OSI basic reference model. The compatibility with the ATN protocols is achieved by defininga set of interfaces between the VDLM2 subnetwork protocol specification and the Mobile SubnetworkDependent Convergence Function (MSNDCF). The SNDCF is defined in the ICAO ATN SARPs.


ARINC Report 632 Gate-Aircraft Terminal Environment Link (Gatelink) Ground Side

This standard contains necessary definitions and recommendations to implement the gatelink groundsystem and infrastructure, and provides general and specific guidelines for development andinstallation of gatelink systems and related communications infrastructure. Gatelink is defined as ahigh-speed, two-way communication link between a parked aircraft and a ground-basedcommunications system.


ARINC Report 633-1 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format

The purpose of this specification is to support the exchange of certain Aeronautical OperationalControl (AOC) air-ground and ground-ground messages. These messages are defined in thisspecification, apart from those defined in ARINC Specification 620, because they have uniquequalities. Like the messages defined in ARINC Specification 620, their usage necessitates a singledefinition.

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ARINC Report 633-1 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format

The purpose of this specification is to support the exchange of certain Aeronautical OperationalControl (AOC) air-ground and ground-ground messages. These messages are defined in thisspecification, apart from those defined in ARINC Specification 620, because they have uniquequalities. Like the messages defined in ARINC Specification 620, their usage necessitates a singledefinition.


ARINC Report 634 HF Data Link System Design Guidance Material

This Report provides the reader with material to enhance the understanding of high frequency datalink. 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.


ARINC Report 635-4 HF Data Link Protocols

This standard describes the functions to be performed by the airborne components of the HFDL tosuccessfully transfer messages between HF ground stations and avionics systems on aircraft wherethe data is encoded in a bit-oriented format. ARINC 634 and ARINC 753 are companion standards.


ARINC Report 636 Onboard Local Area Network (OLAN)

This standard provides general and specific design guidance for the development and implementationof an OLAN for use in an aeronautical Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communicationsenvironment. Only the physical layer and data link layer of the OSI Basic Reference Model (ISO 7498)are specified by this standard.


ARINC Report 637P1-1 Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) ImplementationProvisions, Part 1, Protocols and Services

This standard provides general and specific design guidance for the development and installation ofthe ATN protocols and services needed to route and relay bit-oriented air-ground data link messagesin an aviation environment. It applies principles defined in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)Reference Model.


ARINC Report 638 OSI Upper Layer Specification

This standard provides general and specific guidance for the development and implementation of endsystem upper layer communication protocols in onboard and air/ground end systems operating in theaeronautical OSI based communications environment.


ARINC Report 640 Resolution of Inservice Anomalies through ASAPP

Defines a generalized process by which anomalies in aircraft systems can be detected. This process isintended to improve timely isolation and resolution of those anomalies. The objective is to reducecosts to the airlines, airframe manufacturers and aircraft systems suppliers by removing anomalousbehavior from aircraft systems in a timely manner.

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ARINC Report 644 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal (PMAT)

This standard contains the electrical interface definition, and a functional description of a PMAT. Theintent of this standard is to provide general and specific design guidance for the development of aPMAT primarily for airline use.


ARINC Report 644A Portable Multi-Purpose Access Terminal (PMAT)

The PMAT is intended for use in the airplane maintenance environment allowing remote access toonboard systems. This standard describes the aircraft interface, operational capabilities and standardsnecessary to achieve interoperability with onboard systems, stand-alone internal or external massmemory devices, and ARINC standard printers.


ARINC Report 646 Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN)

This standard provides general and specific design and implementation guidelines for the use of IEEE802.3 (ISO/IEC 8802-3) compliant Ethernet Local Area Networks (ELAN) in the commercial avionicsenvironment. Maximum utilization of commercial components (hardware and/or software) andequipment is emphasized.


ARINC Report 647A-1 Flight Recorder Electronic Documentation (FRED)

This specification is an international standard defining the content and format of electronic files whichdocument Flight Data Recording systems. The FRED specification is an expansion of the FlightRecorder Configuration Standard (FRCS) and is intended to provide guidelines for software systemsdesigners and developers of ground support equipment for flight data recorders. The FREDspecification has been developed to facilitate the exchange of Flight Data Recorder (FDR)documentation between aircraft manufacturers, operators, and government agencies. Thisspecification addresses the ARINC Specification 664: Part 7, Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernetin numerous sections.


ARINC Report 650 Integrated Modular Avionics Packaging and Interfaces

This standard defines the packaging details for IMA. It provides standards recommended for thedesign and installation of Line Replacement Module (LRM) in cabinet assemblies. Mechanicalinstallation and interchangeability guidelines are provided for LRM interface to the cabinet frame andwire integration/backplane assembly. It defines connectors recommended for use with IMA systems.


ARINC Report 651-1 Design Guidance for Integrated Modular Avionics

This standard is a systems design guide for IMA. It provides guidance for the design andimplementation of avionics equipment for new airplanes and retrofit installations. It is conceptual innature and covers broad subjects of operational objectives, fault tolerance, hardware components,software design and certification issues.



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ARINC Report 652 Guidance for Avionics Software Management

This standard is a top-level design guide for managing the development and maintenance of avionicssoftware. It provides guidance for the design and development of avionics software for traditionalARINC 700-series equipment and IMA. This standard emphasizes the airline desire for user-modifiablesoftware.


ARINC Report 653P1-3 Avionics Application Software Interface, Part 1, Required Services

This standard defines a general-purpose Application/Executive (APEX) software interface between theOperating System of an avionics computer and the application software. The interface requirementsbetween the application software and operating system services are defined in a manner that enablesthe application software to control the scheduling, communication and status of internal processingelements.


ARINC Report 653P1-3 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 1, Required

Services

This standard defines a general-purpose Application/Executive (APEX) software interface between theOperating System of an avionics computer and the application software. The interface requirementsbetween the application software and operating system services are defined in a manner that enablesthe application software to control the scheduling, communication and status of internal processingelements.


ARINC Report 653P2-1 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 2 - ExtendedServices

This document specifies extensions (i.e., optional services) to the API specified in ARINC Specification653 Part 1. This document specifies both the interface, and the behavior of the services. Behavior isspecified to the extent needed to describe behavior relevant to calling applications. In defining theextensions herein, it is assumed that the required services of the API comply with ARINCSpecification 653 Part 1.


ARINC Report 653P3 - Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 3, ConformityTest Specification

ARINC Specification 653 Part 1 defines the basic set of services that addresses the necessaryfunctionalities for core services, as well as the necessary facilities that have to be pro-vided throughthe interface (API Application Programming Interface) between the application programs and the O/S.It describes the invocation of those services and the data structures with specified semantics toensure the accurate binding and running of the applications on the O/S.


ARINC Report 654 Environmental Design Guidelines for Integrated Modular Avionics

This standard is concerned with electromagnetic compatibility, shielding, thermal management,vibration and shock of IMA systems. Emphasis is placed both on the design of IMA components andtheir electrical, optical and electro-mechanical interfaces.


ARINC Report 655 Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) Generic Description

The RDC have been used for years on commercial aircraft. The extensive use of digital data transferhas prompted the need for a standard for collecting analog, digital and discrete information fromsensors on the airplane. This information is digitized and processed in traditional ARINC 700-series


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equipment or in IMA cabinets.


ARINC Report 656 Avionics Interface Definition for Flight Management and Communications

Management Functions

A generic data transfer interface is defined for use between avionics computing equipment thatexchanges binary message-oriented data. This interface was developed so that various manufacturerscan partition Air Traffic Services (ATS) applications and protocols in different manners betweenvarious equipment.


ARINC Report 657 Airborne Recorder File Format

This document defines the characteristics necessary to standardize the airborne recorder download fileformat in order to facilitate data import, transcription, and exchange. A standardized data format willreduce the variety of readout equipment required for airborne recorder data transcription. Thisdocument defines the detailed architecture of the Recorder Standard Output (RSO) file. Thearchitecture is a tagged file structure within which many different files and their formats can besupported. The structure is necessary to support newer recording requirements for flight data, datalink, audio, and image recording. This structure is intended for use with all civil recorders and shouldsupport use with military recorders.


ARINC Report 659 Backplane Data Bus

Defines standards for the transfer of digital data between components within an IMA cabinet. Includesthe protocol and timing characteristics for a synchronous backplane data bus capable of transferringdata at 60 Mbps using a data path that is two bits wide. The electrical characteristics and behaviorexpected of the participating modules are defined.


ARINC Report 660 CNS/ATM Avionics, Functional Allocation and Recommended

Architectures

Defines a set of standard aircraft avionics architectures that support a cost-effective evolution to thefully operational CNS/ATM environment. These architectures are intended to meet near-termrequirements (e.g., FANS-1, SCAT-1, etc.) and provide growth for supporting the full CNS/ATMfunction set. This standard represents broad airline consensus for developing avionics equipmentproviding CNS/ATM operating capabilities.


ARINC Report 660A CNS/ATM Avionics, Functional Allocation and Recommended

Architectures

This standard expands ARINC 660 to include industry-defined architectures for the CNS/ATMoperating 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 thesearchitectures for the long-term. This standard represents broad airline consensus for developingavionics equipment providing CNS/ATM operating capabilities.


ARINC Report 661-4 Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User System

ARINC 661 defines necessary interfaces to Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) used in all types of aircraftinstallations starting with the Airbus A380 airplane. The CDS provides graphical and interactiveservices to user applications within the flight deck environment. When combined with data from user


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applications, it displays graphical images to the flight deck crew. The document emphasizes the needfor independence between aircraft systems and the CDS. This document defines interfaces betweenthe CDS and the aircraft systems. This includes the interface between the avionics equipment anddisplay system graphics generators. This document does not specify the "look and feel" of anygraphical information, and as such does not address human factors issues. These are defined by theairline flight operations community.


ARINC Report 662 Strategies to Address Electronic Component Obsolescence in CommercialAircraft

This standard establishes guidelines that should be observed during initial design, production andmaintenance of avionics LRUs, and to present short-term strategies to minimize costs and impactsassociated with decreasing availability of electronic components.


ARINC Report 663 Data Requirements for Avionics Component Maintenance

ARINC Report 663 focuses on the many aspects related to component technical data anddocumentation including a common understanding of levels one - three maintenance (test, repair,re-certification). This includes defining the extent and format of OEM documentation to be deliveredto the airline customers to support both the decision and technical requirements to accomplish levelthree maintenance; establishing minimum data requirements to support the airlines' decision relativeto the accomplishment of level three maintenance (test solution, type of repair process, projectedMTBF, modification potential, unit cost, alternative repairs, etc.); and identifying the minimumtechnical data requirements to support level three maintenance in airline shops for future avionicscomponents (test, documentation).


ARINC Report 664P1-1 Aircraft Data Network, Part 1, Systems Concepts and Overview

This specification provides the overview of aircraft data networks installed in air-transport aircraft,tutorial information for adaptation of commercial network standards to air-transport aircraft, andterminology used to describe aircraft data networks. This specification explains the dependency ofAircraft Data Network (ADN) standards on network standards developed by the Internet community,IEEE, and ISO. The classes, Compliant Networks and Profiled Networks, used to characterize aircraftnetworks are introduced.


ARINC Report 664P2-2 Aircraft Data Network, Part 2 - Ethernet Physical and Data Link LayerSpecification

This specification provides Ethernet physical parameters and data link layer specifications for use in acommercial aircraft environment. This specification provides general and specific guidelines for theuse 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 toenable 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 the10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX Ethernet implementations. This specification referencesARINC Specification 600: Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces for definition of copper-basedimplementations of the Ethernet Physical layer.


ARINC Report 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 installedon commercial aircraft. The definitions are based on Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internetprotocol and service standards that have been published as Request for Comments (RFC). In somecases the protocols and services are tailored for use on board aircraft. The specification identifies twotypes of networks: First, Compliant Aircraft Data Network, which operates fully within the applicable


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Internet specifications. Second, Profiled Aircraft Data Network, in which one or more industrystandard 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 theintent that interoperability of components connected to onboard data networks can be achievedwithout undue restrictions on the component designer.


ARINC Report 664P3-2 Aircraft Data Network, part 3 - Intrenet-Based Protocols and Services

This specification defines Network and Transport layer provisions for data networks that are installedon commercial aircraft. The definitions are based on Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internetprotocol and service standards that have been published as Request for Comments (RFC). In somecases the protocols and services are tailored for use on board aircraft. The specification identifies twotypes of networks: First, Compliant Aircraft Data Network, which operates fully within the applicableInternet specifications. Second, Profiled Aircraft Data Network, in which one or more industrystandard 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 theintent that interoperability of components connected to onboard data networks can be achievedwithout undue restrictions on the component designer.


ARINC Report 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 Networks(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 ADNand guidance for address determination. This guidance ensures that all applications - that use thisaddress structure to send messages - can know the address structure of the destination(s) atconfiguration-time.


ARINC Report 664P5 Aircraft Data Network, Part 5, Network Domain Characteristics and

Interconnection

ARINC 664, Part 5 provides the design and implementation guidelines for networks installed inaircraft. Such networks may be used to enable network devices to communicate among themselvesand with networks outside of the aircraft. This specification defines a set of domains within theaircraft. These domains are defined in terms of the services they provide, the security they provide tothe functions within their boundaries, and the connections required between a domain and otherdomains and networks external to the aircraft. This specification provides general design andimplementation guidelines that, when they are implemented by aircraft devices and configured by thesystem integrator, the devices provide the required connectivity, quality of service, safety andsecurity.


ARINC Report 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 SwitchedEthernet (AFDX). AFDX is a trademark of Airbus and is used with permission. This document alsohighlights the additional performance requirements of avionics systems within the context of AFDX.


ARINC Report 664P8-1 Aircraft Data Network, Part 8, Interoperation with Non-IP Protocolsand Services

The scope of this specification is to define the guidance to ensure inter-operation with non-IPprotocols and services or upper layer services as viewed within the context of the OSI referencemodel.

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ARINC Report 665-2 Loadable Software Standards

This is a superseded version. ----------------- This standard defines standards for loadable softwareparts and software transport media. It describes the principles and rules to be applied to any part of adata load system, to ensure compatibility and interoperability. It includes part numbering, content,labeling and formatting of loadable software parts and software transport media.


ARINC Report 665-3 Loadable Software Standards

This standard defines standards for loadable software parts and software transport media. It describesthe principles and rules to be applied to any part of a data load system, to ensure compatibility andinteroperability. It includes part numbering, content, labeling and formatting of loadable softwareparts and software transport media.


ARINC Report 666 - Electronic Distribution of Software

This document describes a secure internet facility for sending all types of aviation software using theworld wide web (www). Software suppliers may use this document as a starting point for theconstruction of a secure web server utility. It provides sufficient flexibility and is compatible withnumerous software distribution models. The file management structure is consistent with other ARINCstandards for loadable software, and references ARINC 665 and ARINC 667 in particular.


ARINC Report 667-1 Guidance for the Management of Field Loadable Software

This document describes effective methods to manage and distribute operation flight softwareprograms, aeronautical data bases and other forms of software used within an airline organization.Topics include software acquisition, software receiving, software distribution and necessarydocumentation. The FLS management process described in ARINC 667 is compatible with publishedFAA/JAA guidance on this subject. Software suppliers, airline users and regulators will find thisdocument to be a practical and effective guide.


ARINC Report 667-1 Guidance for the Management of Field Loadable Software

This document describes effective methods to manage and distribute operation flight softwareprograms, aeronautical data bases and other forms of software used within an airline organization.Topics include software acquisition, software receiving, software distribution and necessarydocumentation. The FLS management process described in ARINC 667 is compatible with publishedFAA/JAA guidance on this subject. Software suppliers, airline users and regulators will find thisdocument to be a practical and effective guide.


ARINC Report 668 Guidance for Tool and Test Equipment (TTE) Equivalency

ARINC 668 provides guidelines for the process used to establish the equivalency of TTE and relatedprocedures other than that recommended by the OEM. Primarily, ARINC 668 is concerned withequipment specified or recommended for the purpose of performing specific tasks concerning theairworthiness of an article (e.g., avionics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical devices, etc).



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ARINC Report 669 Guidance for Lead-Based Soldering, Repair and Rework

This document provides guidance for using industry standards for developing a soldering programtailored to meet the specific requirements of the user. Moreover, it provides uniform guidance formaintenance facilities based on industry standards and, therefore, should be accepted throughout theair transport industry. This document is not a stand-alone document - it is intended to be used withthe referenced international industry standards.


ARINC Report 670 Guidance for Materials, Processes, and Parts Equivalencies

Industry rules and guidelines support/mandate equivalency, but provide very little guidance on howto realize MPP substitution. Currently, industry guidelines fail to provide adequate direction tomaintenance facilities for material, process, and part equivalencies. Suitable substantiationprocedures to be able to select alternate materials are demanded by the air transport industry. Thepurpose of ARINC Report 670 is to provide clear definitions for materials, processes, parts,substantiation requirements, decision boundaries and limitations, and a standard process forequivalency determination. This report is intended as general guidance for avionics maintenancefacilities; however, this does not preclude its use for other sectors of aircraft maintenance asappropriate.


ARINC Report 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 oflead-free electronic equipment. The purpose is to assist manufacturers, maintenance facilities, andoperators to define lead-free soldering requirements and to minimize the set of lead-free solders,processes, and practices to gain consistency across the industry.


ARINC Report 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 andresolve NFF issues. The NFF issues include providing guidance for decision making pertinent to theroot causes of NFF, enabling action in an early stage of the component repair cycle, reducing costsinvolved with units unnecessarily removed from an aircraft (e.g. maintenance practices, operationalfactors, training, documentation etc.), highlighting the need for addressing the causes of NFF throughcomponent 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 thisdocument (listed below) to implement their own strategies.


ARINC Report 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 dataneeded 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 corerequirements build the framework from which this standard was derived. The usage of an openstandard UHF-RFID technology will benefit the entire airline industry. While the intent of thisdocument is to address the usage of UHF-RFID tags on aircraft parts, the technology and benefits areapplicable to other items that would be in airline inventory. To that extent, the term Product has beenused in this standard. This document is specfic to the requirements for and installation of UHF-RFIDtags and does not address data usage or the tools and systems used to collect the data.



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ARINC Characteristic 701-1 Flight Control Computer System (FCCS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a FCCS within an Automatic Flight System. The FCCS isintended to provide autoland capability for commercial aircraft. The document provides designguidance for the development and installation of a FCCS.


ARINC Characteristic 702-6 Flight Management Computer System (FMCS)

This standard defines a FMCS for installation in commercial transport aircraft. The FMCS providesperformance data, performance computations, fuel management functions, and navigation andguidance to a desired flight plan.


ARINC Characteristic 702A-3 - Advanced Flight Management Computer System

The Advanced FMCS provides expanded functions beyond that defined in ARINC 702 to support theanticipated requirements for operation in the CNS/ATM operating environment. GNSS and RNP basednavigation, air-to-ground data link for communications and surveillance, and the associated crewinterface control/display definitions are included.


ARINC Characteristic 703-2 Thrust Control Computer System (TCCS)

The characteristics of a TCCS within the Automatic Flight System are defined in this standard forthrottle control. The standard also provides general and specific design guidance for the developmentand installation of a TCCS.


ARINC Characteristic 704-7 Inertial Reference System (IRS)

IRS characteristics are defined in this standard. It defines the desired performance of inertialmeasuring devices and associated electronics specifically designed for installation in commercialtransport aircraft. This system provides the basic outputs for aircraft angular rate and acceleration,and computed outputs of altitude, true heading, velocity and present position in a 10 MCU formfactor.


ARINC Characteristic 704A Inertial Reference System (IRS)

This standard defines a 4 MCU IRS, consisting of inertial measuring devices and associated electronicsspecifically designed for installation in commercial transport type aircraft. It may be used in place ofARINC 704 Inertial Reference Systems. This system additionally provides capability to be interfacedto an ARINC 743A GNSS Sensor, to enhance the accuracy of the inertially derived navigation data.


ARINC Characteristic 705-5 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)

This standard describes the basic requirements for an AHRS specifically designed for installation incommercial transport aircraft. The AHRS is an attitude and heading sensor that provides outputs indigital form for guidance and display. The AHRS replaces the traditional vertical and directional gyros.



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ARINC Characteristic 706-4 Mark 5 Subsonic Air Data System (ADS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a digital ADS intended for installation in subsoniccommercial transport aircraft. Provides essential air data information for display to pilots and for useby other aircraft systems. Consists of a computer unit located in the aircraft electronics rack andsuitable indicators located in the cockpit.


ARINC Characteristic 707-7 Radio Altimeter

This standard provides the desired characteristics of a RALT intended for installation in all types ofcommercial transport aircraft. Its primary function is to determine the aircraft's height above terrainfor visual display to the pilot (essentially ground level to 2500 feet), and for use by the AFCS duringautomatically controlled approaches and landings.


ARINC Characteristic 708-6 Airborne Weather Radar (WXR)

This standard defines the characteristics of WXR equipment intended for installation in commercialtransport aircraft. The primary purpose is weather detection, ranging and analysis. Its secondarypurpose is ground mapping to facilitate navigation by display of significant land contours.


ARINC Characteristic 708A-3 Airborne Weather Radar with Forward Looking Windshear

Detection Capability

This standard defines an airborne pulse Doppler weather radar system for weather detection andranging. It expands the capabilities of the ARINC 708 system through the inclusion of forward lookingwindshear prediction. It also provides ground-mapping capabilities to facilitate navigation by displayof significant land contours.


ARINC Characteristic 709-8 Airborne Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

This standard sets forth characteristics of a DME intended for installation in commercial transportaircraft. It provides slant range distance from an aircraft to a selected DME ground facility, which ispresented to the flight crew on an indicator located in the instrument panel. Other applicationsinclude utilization of frequency scanning modes by navigation computers.


ARINC Characteristic 709A-1 Precision Airborne Distance Measuring Equipment (DME/P)

This standard provides general and specific design guidance for the development of a DME/P, whichprovides slant range distance from an aircraft to a selected DME ground facility. For landing purposes,the DME/P complements the angle MLS/ILS with precise range data.


ARINC Characteristic 710-10 Mark 2 Airborne ILS Receiver

This standard defines the characteristics of an ILS receiver intended for installation in all types ofcommercial transport aircraft. It describes the desired operational capability of the equipment and thestandards necessary to ensure interchangeability.



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ARINC Characteristic 711-10 Mark 2 Airborne VOR ILS Receiver

This standard defines characteristics of a VOR receiver for installation in commercial transport aircraft.Functions of the VOR receiver are to receive and process VHF omni-directional range signals in thefrequency band 108.00 to 117.95 MHz. It provides serial digital outputs of omni-bearing, andprocesses marker beacon transmissions on 75 MHz for annunciation to the flight deck crew.


ARINC Characteristic 712-7 Airborne ADF System

This standard sets forth characteristics of an ADF system for installation in commercial transportaircraft. Function is to receive and process signals from non-directional range and other transmittersin the frequency band 190 kHz to 1750 kHz, to provide serial digital outputs of bearing, and toprovide aural identification of the selected station.


ARINC Characteristic 714-6 Mark 3 Airborne SELCAL System

Ground-to-air selective calling system characteristics are defined by this standard. The system allowsselective calling of individual aircraft over radio communications circuits linking the ground station tothe aircraft. Elements comprising overall system are ground selecting calling unit (coder), ground-to-air transmitter (HF or VHF), airborne receiver (HF or VHF), airborne selective calling unit (decoder),and code selection panel.


ARINC Characteristic 715-3 Airborne Passenger Address Amplifier (PA AMP)

This standard describes the characteristics of a PA AMP designed for installation in commercialaircraft. Its function is to amplify control voice, music and internally generated chime audio signals todrive the aircraft cabin loudspeaker system.


ARINC Characteristic 716-11 Airborne VHF Communications Transceiver

This standard sets forth characteristics of a VHF Communications Transceiver for installation in alltypes of commercial transport aircraft. The VHF transceiver can support 8.33 kHz AM or 25 kHz AMvoice or ACARS (2400 bps) data communications.


ARINC Characteristic 717-14 Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System

This standard provides design guidance for a Digital Expandable Flight Data Acquisition and RecordingSystem. It describes the equipment and installation standards necessary for meeting the mandatoryflight data recording requirements set by the FAA and other regulatory bodies.


ARINC Characteristic 718-4 Mark 3 Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/MODE S)

This standard describes an Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS) airbornetransponder. The ATCRBS is made up of airborne transponders and ground interrogator-receivers,processing equipment and antenna systems. Mode S is a cooperative surveillance and communicationsystem for air traffic control.



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ARINC Characteristic 718A-3 Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/MODE S)

Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/MODE S) describes an Air Traffic Control RadarBeacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS/Mode S) airborne transponder with Extended InterfaceFunctions (EIF). The ATC surveillance system is made up of airborne transponders and groundinterrogator-receivers, processing equipment, and antenna systems. Mode S is a cooperativesurveillance system for air traffic control with ancillary communications capabilities. ARINC 718Asupports elementary surveillance. Provisional enhanced surveillance functionality is also defined as acustomer option. The Mark 4 transponder, like its predecessor, will support TCAS functions.


ARINC Characteristic 719-5 Airborne HF/SSB System

This standard sets forth characteristics of a new-generation HF/SSB System intended for installationin all types of commercial transport aircraft. Covers requirements for airborne transmitter-receiverequipment capable of transmitting and receiving HF radio intelligence.


ARINC Characteristic 720-1 Digital Frequency/Function Selection for Airborne ElectronicEquipment

This standard sets forth the air transport industry s recommended standards for a digital frequencyselection system. This standard addresses two opposite ends of the DFS integration possibilities: atotally centralized and a federated system. This is necessary to assure that the radio interfacespecifications are adequate to cover a range of DFS integration.


ARINC Characteristic 722 Projection Video System (PVS)

This standard sets forth design guidance and airplane interfaces for the development and installationof a PVS in commercial transport aircraft. Basic function of the PVS is to display projected televisionimages to each passenger.


ARINC Characteristic 723-3 Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a GPWS designed for installation in commercial aircraft.It aids pilots by providing audible and visible warnings or alerts when an aircraft approaches terrainmore closely than, or deviates downward from an ILS glide slope beyond the limits set into thesystem.


ARINC Characteristic 724-9 Mark 2 Aircraft Communications Addressing and ReportingSystem (ACARS)

This standard describes the Mark 2 version of the ACARS equipment. It is intended for use inconjunction with existing airborne radio equipment to enhance air-ground operational controlcommunications.


ARINC Characteristic 724B-5 Aircraft Communications Addressing Reporting System(ACARS)

This standard describes the 724B version of the airborne components of ACARS, and is intended foruse in conjunction with VHF radio equipment existing on the plane. This ACARS enhancementimproves the ability of the system to provide air-to-ground and ground-to-air data communications.


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ARINC Characteristic 725-2 Electronic Flight Instruments (EFI)

This standard sets forth the features of a color EFI system for installation in commercial transportaircraft. The EFI provides display functions that include Attitude Director Indicator (ADI), HorizontalSituation Indicator (HSI), Air Data, Map display, Weather display, Radio Altitude data, Flight ControlMode annunciation, Flight Path information, and Flight Warning display.


ARINC Characteristic 726-1 Flight Warning Computer System (FWCS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a FWCS intended for use in commercial transportaircraft. It is intended to process caution and warning inputs for visual and/or audible presentation tothe flight crew.


ARINC Characteristic 727-1 Airborne Microwave Landing System

This standard sets forth the characteristics of MLS receiver processors intended for installation in alltypes of commercial transport aircraft. The function of the airborne MLS receiver processor is thereception and processing of the MLS azimuth signals, the elevation signals, and the data transmittedfrom the MLS ground stations.


ARINC Characteristic 728 Avionics Refrigeration Cooling System (ARCS)

This standard provides standards for the in accordance with which aircraft operators andmanufacturers can order avionics refrigeration units and can design installations for an ARCS.


ARINC Characteristic 729-1 Analog and Discrete Data Converter System (ADDCS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of an ADDCS designed for installation in commercialtransport aircraft. The ADDCS is intended to process, convert and multiplex analog and discretesignals in order to provide them in digital format described in ARINC 429.


ARINC Characteristic 731-3 Electronic Chronometer

This standard sets forth the characteristics for a self-contained Electronic Chronometer for installationin all types of commercial transport aircraft. It provides the following indications to the flight crew,Time of Day, Day and Month, Elapsed Time and Chronograph.


ARINC Characteristic 732-1 Mark 2 Airborne Passenger Audio Entertainment Tape

Reproducer

This standard defines an airborne tape reproducer for passenger entertainment. The function of thisequipment is to play pre-recorded tapes to the passengers through the airplane passengerentertainment system. Some channels may be used for boarding music through the public addresssystem.


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ARINC Characteristic 735-2 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

This standard defines as TCAS system capable of calculating the range, altitude and bearing of otheraircraft equipped with Mode S transponders. The system monitors the trajectory of these aircraft forthe purpose of determining if any of them constitute a potential collision hazard.


ARINC Characteristic 735A-1 Mark 2 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

This update to the TCAS system standard introduces changes necessary to be compliant with RTCADocument DO-185A that includes TCAS software version 7.0.


ARINC Characteristic 735B Traffic Computer (TCAS and ADS-B) Functionality

This document describes a Traffic Computer with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)functionality that provides the necessary interface definitions and protocols to accommodate therequirements of RTCA DO-185: Minimum Operational Performance Standards for TCAS (latest versionapplies). Additionally, this document describes interfaces and protocols necessary to accommodateCockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) based on reception of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data and Traffic Information Services Broadcast (TIS-B) data. The equipment

becomes TCAS with ADS-B and TIS-B functions added, as defined by RTCA DO-260: MinimumOperational Performance Standards for 1090 MHz (latest version applies).


ARINC Characteristic 735B Traffic Computer TCAS and ADS-B Functionality

This document describes a Traffic Computer with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)functionality that provides the necessary interface definitions and protocols to accommodate therequirements of RTCA DO-185: Minimum Operational Performance Standards for TCAS (latest versionapplies). Additionally, this document describes interfaces and protocols necessary to accommodateCockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) based on reception of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data and Traffic Information Services Broadcast (TIS-B) data. The equipment

becomes TCAS with ADS-B and TIS-B functions added, as defined by RTCA DO-260: MinimumOperational Performance Standards for 1090 MHz (latest version applies).


ARINC Characteristic 737-1 On-Board Weight and Balance System

This standard defines a system of sensors and monitoring equipment to determine aircraft weightwhile it is on the ground. The system serves as an aid to the pilot for determining aircraft weightdistribution and center of gravity (CG).


ARINC Characteristic 738-3 Air Data and Inertial Reference System (ADIRS)

This standard defines an integrated ADIRS that provides air data information and directional guidanceinformation for cockpit display. The ADIRS consists of up to three Air Data/Inertial Reference Units(ADIRUs) located in the aircraft electronic rack, an associated Control and Display Unit (CDU) andremotely mounted Air Data Modules (ADMs).



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ARINC Characteristic 738A-1 Air Data and Inertial Reference System (ADIRS)

This standard sets forth characteristics for a 4 MCU integrated digital ADIRS intended for installationin subsonic commercial transport aircraft. It is envisioned that the ADIRS will incorporate thecapabilities of both an air data system and an inertial reference system.


ARINC Characteristic 739-1 Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU)

MCDU consists of an alphanumeric keyboard and display unit capable of interfacing with a number ofaircraft systems. Dedicated keys on the MCDU provide the means for system selection withprogrammable soft keys. ARINC 429 interfaces are used to communicate with participating systems.


ARINC Characteristic 739A-1 Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU)

This MCDU standard consists of the original ARINC 739 definition with enhancements to allow it to belogged on to up to two systems at one time. Alternate form factors are included to allow the MCDU tobe introduced into a wide variety of airframes candidate for CNS/ATM upgrade.


ARINC Characteristic 740-1 Multiple-Input Cockpit Printer

This standard describes the form, fit, function and interfaces of an airborne printer capable ofcommunicating with multiple systems one at a time. The printer contains the circuitry for acquisition,buffering and processing of coded alphanumeric messages for print-out on half-width paper.


ARINC Characteristic 741P1-13 Aviation Satellite Communication System, Part 1, AircraftInstallation Provisions

This standard provides general and specific guidance on the form factor and pin assignments for theinstallation of the Inmarsat Aero-H satellite terminal primarily for airline use. It includes the definitionof multiple antennas to support multi-channel operation.


ARINC Characteristic 741P2-10 Aviation Satellite Communication System, Part 2, SystemDesign and Equipment Functional Description

This standard describes the desired operational capability of Inmarsat Aero-H satellite transceiverequipment. It includes detailed information for Satellite Data Unit design necessary to provide dataand voice communications, as well as standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Characteristic 742 Design Guidance for Windshear Warning and Guidance EquipmentLanguage

This standard describes stand-alone windshear warning system comprised of a windshear warningcomputer and associated cockpit displays. The system uses data pertaining to aircraft movement withrespect to air movement to detect and annunciate a windshear condition. As an option, it may alsoprovide instrument guidance to the crew indicating optimum pitch to endure the windshearencounter.



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ARINC Characteristic 743 Airborne Global Positioning System Receiver

This standard provides design guidance for the development of GPS sensors for airline use. Itdescribes the operational capability of the GPS receiver and the standards necessary to ensureinterchangeability. GPS provides navigation data to pilots and provides data for use by other aircraftsystems.


ARINC Characteristic 743A GNSS Sensor

The GNSS sensor standard integrates Global Positioning System/Global Orbiting Navigation SatelliteSystem (GLONASS) sensors. The sensor provides position information for display to pilots, and data toother navigation systems on the airplane.


ARINC Characteristic 743A-5 GNSS Sensor

The GNSS sensor standard integrates Global Positioning System/Global Orbiting Navigation SatelliteSystem (GLONASS) sensors. The sensor provides position information for display to pilots, and data toother navigation systems on the airplane.


ARINC Characteristic 743B Gloabal Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Landing System

Sensor Unit (GLSSU)

This document sets forth the characteristics of the GNSS Landing System Sensor Unit (GLSSU)intended for installation in commercial aircraft. The intent of this document is to provide general andspecific design guidance for the development of GLSSU for airline use. It describes the desiredoperational capability of the GLSSU and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Characteristic 743B Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Landing SystemSensor Unit (GLSSU)

This document sets forth the characteristics of the GNSS Landing System Sensor Unit (GLSSU)intended for installation in commercial aircraft. The intent of this document is to provide general andspecific design guidance for the development of GLSSU for airline use. It describes the desiredoperational capability of the GLSSU and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Characteristic 744 Full-Format Printer

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a full-format printer capable of printing up to 132characters of alphanumeric and/or semi-graphic data on 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper size. Participatingequipment interface using ARINC 429 data buses. It is optionally capable of producing hard-copygraphics in the form of addressable dot plotting data.


ARINC Characteristic 744A-1 Full-Format Printer with Graphics Capability

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a full-format printer capable of printing high resolutionalphanumeric, semi-graphic and graphic images on 8.5x11-inch or A4 size paper. The printer isintended to be compatible with ARINC 744 printers. It has two bi-directional high-speed Ethernetports to facilitate transfer of high throughput and burst mode data.



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ARINC Characteristic 745-2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)

This standard defines ADS system functions. It describes the ADS to ground-based applicationend-to-end operation. Includes a brief overview of the entire ADS system in order to aid the reader inunderstanding the ADS environment.


ARINC Characteristic 746-6 Cabin Communications Systems (CCS)

This standard defines the characteristics of a CCS that when used in conjunction with various bearerradios and a network of ground stations, provides aeronautical telecommunications services toaeronautical users. While at the airport, the CCS may interface with a Gatelink that provides anoff-plane telephone link into the airport telecommunication facilities.


ARINC Characteristic 747-2 Flight Data Recorder

This standard describes Flight Data Recorder equipment and installation standards capable of meetingthe mandatory flight data recording and survival requirements of world regulatory bodies. Definesstandardized data retrieval interfaces and techniques. The standard accommodates solid statememory devices for recording.


ARINC Characteristic 750-4 VHF Data Radio

This standard specifies the form, fit and functional definitions for a VHF transceiver capable of voiceand data communications. The VHF transceiver supports, 8.33 kHz AM and 25 kHz AM voice, andVDL-2 (31.5 kbps) data link communications as defined by ICAO. ARINC 631 is a companionstandard.


ARINC Characteristic 751 Gate-Aircraft Terminal Environment Link (Gatelink) - Aircraft Side

This standard describes the electrical and optical interface definitions for Gatelink communications.Gatelink is a 100 Mbps full-duplex communication link between a communication system inside theairport terminal (or at the maintenance position) and a communication system onboard a parkedaircraft.


ARINC Characteristic 752-1 Terrestrial Flight Telephone System (TFTS) Airborne RadioSubsystem

This standard defines the characteristics of a full-duplex telephone service for Aeronautical PassengerCommunications through a network of ground stations. The frequency bands of 1670-1675 MHz areused to receive and 1800-1805 MHz are used to transmit.


ARINC Characteristic 753-3 HF Data Link System

The characteristics of a High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) communications system are defined by thisstandard. It defines avionic system components and the associated HF ground system. ARINC 634and ARINC 635 are companion standards.



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ARINC Characteristic 755-4 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) - Digital

This standard describes the characteristics of a radio/processor capable of receiving ILS, MLS andGNSS source inputs. The desired operational capability of the equipment, standards necessary toensure interchangeability, form factor and pin assignments are included. The MMR provides flight pathdeviation guidance to the aircraft during final approach and landing phases of flight.


ARINC Characteristic 756-3 GNSS Navigation and Landing Unit (GNLU)

This standard describes the function of the GNLU, capable of providing enroute/terminal navigation,non-precision approach, and precision approach capabilities. The GNLS consists of a GNLU, associatedcontrols and displays, antenna, and interfaces to other aircraft systems.


ARINC Characteristic 757-4 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

This standard describes an airborne recorder unit intended to be used to record aural communicationbetween crew members and sounds within the acoustical environment of the cockpit. The standardaccommodates solid state memory devices for recording and may employ analog-to-digitalconversions and related voice encoding techniques.


ARINC Characteristic 757A Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

This document is intended to provide design guidance for the development and installation of a newgeneration of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) which may utilize solid state memory and employanalog to digital conversions and related voice encoding techniques. The document supersedes theearlier ARINC Characteristic 557 and covers the overall Cockpit Voice Recorder system requirementbut does take into consideration the detailed audio distributing system in the aircraft. The CockpitVoice Recorder will be utilized to record aural communication between crew members and record thesounds of the acoustical environment of the cockpit. Attachment 1 shows a general system blockdiagram and the interfaces to the Cockpit Voice Recorder. The document provides specific guidancefor the installation and for information to ensure customer controlled interchangeability of theequipment in a standard aircraft installation. Further, it assists in the functional verification andretrieval of the recorded information.


ARINC Characteristic 758-2 Communications Management Unit (CMU) Mark 2

This standard defines characteristics of a CMU Mark 2 used to route digital data link messages. TheCMU Mark 2 is a tri-lingual device capable of ACARS communication, ARINC 622 data linkcommunications and is capable of being expanded to provide Aeronautical TelecommunicationsNetwork (ATN) services.


ARINC Characteristic 758-3 Communications Management Unit (CMU) Mark 2

The purpose of this document is to provide general and specific guidance for the development andinstallation of the CMU Mark 2. As such, this guidance covers the standards necessary to achieveinterchangeability, including mechanical packaging and connector.


ARINC Characteristic 760-1 GNSS Navigation Unit (GNU)

Characteristics desired of a GNU are defined in this standard. The GNU provides enroute/terminalnavigation, and non-precision approach capabilities. The GNU is intended to support CNS/ATMfunctions available in the near term, as well as provide growth for the long-term.


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ARINC Characteristic 761-4 Second Generation Aviation Satellite Communication System,Aircraft Installation Provisions

This standard provides general and specific guidance on the form factor and pin assignments for theinstallation of second generation satellite terminal equipment. System descriptions are provided forGlobalstar, ICO, Iridium and Inmarsat Aero-I satellite constellations.


ARINC Characteristic 761-4 Second Generation Aviation Satellite Communications System,Aircraft Installation Provisions

This standard provides general and specific guidance on the form factor and pin assignments for theinstallation of second generation satellite terminal equipment. System descriptions are provided forGlobalstar, ICO, Iridium and Inmarsat Aero-I satellite constellations.


ARINC Characteristic 762-1 Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a terrain awareness and warning system intended forinstallation in aircraft with digital signal interfaces. Describes the desired operational capability of theequipment, the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability, form factor, and pin assignments.


ARINC Characteristic 763-3 Network Server System (NSS)

The network server system description includes a common file server, data processing, mass storageand interface capabilities to a number of terminals connected via an onboard aircraft Local AreaNetwork (LAN). The Network Server System is a central node through which terminals are able tocommunicate with avionics systems, access data and applications stored in the NSS mass memorystorage.


ARINC Characteristic 763A Mark 2 Network Server System (NSS) Form and Fit Definition

This document defines both wired and wireless NSS components that enable the creation of airbornenetworks that are scalable, interchangeable, upgradeable, and remotely manageable with minimumcost. Aircraft equipment configurations and aircraft wiring recommendations are also described toallow aircraft network growth through the simple addition or replacement of NSS components.Hardware characteristics of standardized components are described without specifying equipmentcapacity or the operational functions of those components.


ARINC Characteristic 763A Mark 2 Netwrok Server System (NSS) Form and Fit Definition

This document defines both wired and wireless NSS components that enable the creation of airbornenetworks that are scalable, interchangeable, upgradeable, and remotely manageable with minimumcost. Aircraft equipment configurations and aircraft wiring recommendations are also described toallow aircraft network growth through the simple addition or replacement of NSS components.Hardware characteristics of standardized components are described without specifying equipmentcapacity or the operational functions of those components.



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ARINC Characteristic 764 Head-Up Display (HUD) System

This document defines a Head-Up Display (HUD) system intended for installation in all types ofaircraft. It describes the physical form factors, fit dimensions, electrical interface definition and typicalHUD functions, including the display of navigation and guidance information in the flight crew'sforward field of view. The HUD accomplishes this by projecting images onto a combiner withsymbology that conforms to the outside world view. Guidance for HUD architectures include single,twin, dual and HUD integrated with Primary Flight Display (PFD). This document is an practical guidefor the design of federated equipment and integrated modular avionics.


ARINC Characteristic 765 Etherenet Switch Unit

ARINC Characteristic 765 defines an Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU), which fits in the generalarchitectural philosophy and aircraft infrastructure for the proper use and interface of variousinformation network related equipment. This document specifies an ESU intended for various aircraftinformation network related equipment. It provides a wired network connection among the connecteddevices based on interfaces defined by ARINC Specification 664 and IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD (Ethernet).


ARINC Characteristic 765 Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU)

ARINC Characteristic 765 defines an Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU), which fits in the generalarchitectural philosophy and aircraft infrastructure for the proper use and interface of variousinformation network related equipment. This document specifies an ESU intended for various aircraftinformation network related equipment. It provides a wired network connection among the connecteddevices based on interfaces defined by ARINC Specification 664 and IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD (Ethernet).


ARINC Characteristic 767-1 Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder

This document is intended to provide design guidance for the development and installation of anEnhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR). The EAFR standard addresses combinations of any or all ofthe following in a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), a Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) function, aCockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) function, a data link recording function, and an image recordingfunction. This document does not address the overall flight data recorder system requirements butconsiders interface and system standards. This document does not replace ARINC Characteristic 747which defines DFDRs. This document addresses the details of the voice recording function but doesnot describe the audio distribution system. It does not replace ARINC Characteristic 757 whichdefines CVRs. The EAFR may be used in a single or dual-redundant installation as permitted byregulation. Both configurations are addressed in this Characteristic.


ARINC Characteristic 768-1 Integrated Surveillance System (ISS)

This document specifies an Integrated Surveillance System (ISS) that performs multiple surveillancefunctions including Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS/TCAS), Air Traffic Control Transponder(ATCRBS/Mode S), Weather Radar (WXR)/ Predictive Windshear (PWS), and the Terrain Awarenessand Warning System (TAWS). The ISS provides a platform for additional surveillance capabilities suchas Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), Cockpit Display of Traffic Information(CDTI), and Airborne Surveillance and Separation Assurance Processing (ASSAP). This documentdefines four ISS configurations to provide a wide-variety of surveillance options to fit the specificaircraft installation. This document provides standards for equipment form factor, signal interfaces,aircraft interwiring, and connector pin allocation.


ARINC Characteristic 777-2 Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)

This standard defines a supplemental power source for crash survivable recording units. Flightrecorders require 10-minutes of extended operation as defined by the National Transportation SafetyBoard recommendations A99-16 and -17.


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ARINC Characteristic 781-4 Mark 3 Aviation Satellite Communication Systems

This document sets forth the desired characteristics of the Mark III Aviation Satellite Communication(satcom) System avionics intended for installation in all types of commercial transport and businessaircraft. The intent of this document is to provide general and specific guidance on the form factor andpin assignments for the installation of the avionics primarily for airline use. It also describes thedesired operational capability of the equipment to provide data and voice communications, as well asadditional standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Standards 801-1 Fiber Optic Connectors

ARINC Specification 801 is intended to provide standardization of a fiber optic interconnect assembly,which is composed of a connector, fiber optic cable, and fiber optic termini for the air transportindustry. The goal is to avoid the proliferation of different designs of connectors to serve the samefunctions on different aircraft models. This specification defines generic fiber optic connectors neededfor commercial aircraft. The connector family is based around a standard terminus (fiber opticcontact) design and associated cavity, which is used in all of the connector styles and arrangements.The standard terminus comes in variants for different cable types. All termini will fit the same cavitiesin the connectors and are intended to be interchangeable.


ARINC Standards 802-1 Fiber Optic Cables

ARINC Specification 802 defines standard fiber optic cable meeting the operational and environmentalrequirements for the air transport industry. The purpose of this document is to avoid the proliferationof different designs of cables serving the same functions on different airplane models. ARINCSpecification 802 comprises three sections. Section 1 provides a general description of the objectives,scope, the types of cable, and the applicable environmental categories. Section 2 addresses thedesired physical properties of the fiber optic cables. Section 3 defines the qualification tests that maybe used to ensure the cables meet the characteristics provided by this document. A glossary isprovided in Appendix A.


ARINC Standards 803-2 Fiber Optic System Design Guidelines

The purpose of ARINC Report 803 is to provide design and implementation guidelines, together with aselection guide providing a fiber optics system design engineer with documentation to assess thedesign requirements for an aerospace fiber optic installation.


ARINC Standards 804-1 Fiber Optic Active Device Specification

This document provides information on active devices used for avionics fiber optic applications. Themain body of the document begins with the scope and rationale. It continues with a technologyintroduction to optoelectronic active devices and then a selection guide that would enable a systemdesign engineer to use the documents in the Fiber Optics series to select or specify suitableoptoelectronic active devices for avionics applications. The main document also includesenvironmental guidelines for active devices to be used in avionics applications. These are included asguidance for commercial aircraft use and are included with the caveat that the requirements of anyparticular aircraft platform or customer would supersede these generic guidelines.



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ARINC Standards 805-2 Fiber Optic Test Procedures

This document defines general practices testing the physical layer of a fiber optic system. It is theintention of this document to outline proven practices for engineers and technicians engaged intesting and supporting fiber optic systems in aircraft.


ARINC Standards 805-2 Fiber optic Test Procedures

This document defines general practices testing the physical layer of a fiber optic system. It is theintention of this document to outline proven practices for engineers and technicians engaged intesting and supporting fiber optic systems in aircraft.


ARINC Standards 806-3 Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance

This document defines recommended general practices for the maintenance and restoration of fiberoptic systems. It is the intention of this document to outline proven practices and general standardsof workmanship for technicians engaged in fiber optic maintenance and repair.


ARINC Standards 807-2 Fiber Optic Training Requirements

This document is based upon the SAE ARP5602 document, A Guideline for Aerospace Platform FiberOptic Training and Awareness Education. ARINC Report 807, addressing fiber optic trainingrequirements, is a scaled back version of the SAE ARP5602 document designed to meet therequirements of the commercial air transport industry. Certification to the SAE ARP5602 documentfulfills the requirements of ARINC Report 807. This document defines recommended general practicesfor training requirements of aerospace fiber optic systems. It is the intention of this document tooutline proven training practices and general standards of workmanship for technicians engaged inaerospace fiber optic manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair for the air transportindustry. It is also recommended that management and purchasing personnel receive fundamentaltraining to familiarize themselves with the requirements of aerospace fiber optics.


ARINC Standards 807-2 Fiber Optics Training Requirements

This document is based upon the SAE ARP5602 document, A Guideline for Aerospace Platform FiberOptic Training and Awareness Education. ARINC Report 807, addressing fiber optic trainingrequirements, is a scaled back version of the SAE ARP5602 document designed to meet therequirements of the commercial air transport industry. Certification to the SAE ARP5602 documentfulfills the requirements of ARINC Report 807. This document defines recommended general practicesfor training requirements of aerospace fiber optic systems. It is the intention of this document tooutline proven training practices and general standards of workmanship for technicians engaged inaerospace fiber optic manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair for the air transportindustry. It is also recommended that management and purchasing personnel receive fundamentaltraining to familiarize themselves with the requirements of aerospace fiber optics.


ARINC Standards 808-2 3GCN - Cabin Distribution System

This Specification defines general architectural philosophy and aircraft infrastructure for the properuse and interface of various cabin related IFE equipment. Compliance with ARINC Specification 808allows each respective system to operate in concert when integrated with other relevant cabinequipment. ARINC Specification 808 defines standards for the aircraft 3rd Generation Cabin Network(3GCN), IFE Cabin Distribution System (CDS), wiring, connectors, power, identification codes, spaceenvelopes, and mounting principles. Although some of these standards also apply to 3GCN wirelessIFE systems, the overall 3GCN wireless IFE network specification is covered in ARINC Specification820. The equipment itself is not a subject of this specification because it may be unique to thesystem manufacturer or marketplace-driven. Design guidelines are included for informationalpurposes as these guidelines impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment aboard theaircraft.

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ARINC Standards 809-1 3GCN - Seat Distribution System

This specification defines general architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for the properinstallation and interface of various cabin equipment within the seats. Consistency with thisspecification allows each component installed on the seat to operate in concert when integrated withother relevant cabin type equipment. Standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In- FlightEntertainment System (IFES) equipment for the 3rd Generation Cabin Network (3GCN) associatedwith the seat are defined. This equipment consists of the headphone jacks (HPJ), passenger controlunit (PCU)/multi function handset (including the cord), seat video display (SVD), remote data outlet(RDO), integrated seat box (ISB) which includes the seat power box (SPB)/seat data box (SDB),remote power outlet (RPO), and in-seat cables. Appropriate definitions are also provided for otherelectrical devices associated with the seat control/position mechanism. The related seatcontrol/position equipment consists of the seat control unit (SCU), seat automation controller (SAC),and seat actuator motor(s). The intent is to make this specification more useful for effectivelyintegrating all the components of the seat.


ARINC Standards 810-2 Definition of Standard Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN)Equipment, Physical Interfaces

The purpose of this specification is to define the general GAIN standardization philosophy, providecomprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industry guidance.


ARINC Standards 810-2 Definition of Standard Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN)Equipment, Physical Interfaces

The purpose of this specification is to define the general GAIN standardization philosophy, providecomprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industry guidance.


ARINC Standards 811 Commercial Aircraft Information Security Concepts of Operation andProcess Framework

The purpose of this document is to facilitate an understanding of aircraft information security and todevelop aircraft information security operational concepts. This common understanding is importantsince a number of subcommittees and working groups within the aeronautical industry areconsidering aircraft information security. This document also provides an aircraft information securityprocess framework relating to airline operational needs that, when implemented by an airline and itssuppliers, will enable the safe and secure dispatch of the aircraft in a timely manner. This frameworkfacilitates development of cost-effective aircraft information security and provides a commonlanguage for understanding security needs.


ARINC Standards 811 Commercial Aircraft Information Security Concepts of Operation andProcess Framework

The purpose of this document is to facilitate an understanding of aircraft information security and todevelop aircraft information security operational concepts. This common understanding is importantsince a number of subcommittees and working groups within the aeronautical industry areconsidering aircraft information security. This document also provides an aircraft information securityprocess framework relating to airline operational needs that, when implemented by an airline and itssuppliers, will enable the safe and secure dispatch of the aircraft in a timely manner. This frameworkfacilitates development of cost-effective aircraft information security and provides a commonlanguage for understanding security needs.



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ARINC Standards 812-1 Definition of Standard Data Interfaces For Galley Insert (GAIN)Equipment, CAN Communication

The purpose of this specification is to define the general Galley Insert (GAIN) standardizationphilosophy, provide comprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industryguidance.


ARINC Standards 816-1 Embedded Interchange Format for Airport Mapping Database

This document defines an open encoding format for airport databases which are loaded in airbornesystems. This format, when designed and implemented, will enable a quick, ecomonic, and efficientuse of Associated Airport Mapping Databases(AMDB). However, since industry does not requireapplications to be standardized, data interpretation is not addressed in this document.


ARINC Standards 817 Avionics Digital Video Bus, Low Data Rate - Uncompressed

This standard describes a digital video interface for use in all types of avionic equipment. Thisstandard is an adaptation of SMPTE 259M, Serial Digital Interface, developed by the Society of MotionPicture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).


ARINC Standards 818-1 Avionics Digital Video Bus (ADVB) High Data Rate

This document defines digital video interface standards for all types of flight deck video. It representsthe consensus view of airlines, airframe manufacturers, avionic suppliers, and others who participatedin the development of this standard. This document is based on ANSI Fibre Channel Audio Video(FC-AV) defined by ANSI INCITS 356-2002.


ARINC Standards 821 Aircraft Network Server System (NSS) Functional Definition

This document describes a collection of Aircraft Network Services (ANS) and Network Server System(NSS) functions that are suitable for installation in all types of aircraft. It defines network servicesintended for both aircraft and cabin installations that will manage and maintain the NSS in a commonway. This document describes methods for the aircraft to effectively communicate with ground-basedinformation management systems.


ARINC Standards 821 Aircraft Network Server System (NSS) Functional Definition

This document describes a collection of Aircraft Network Services (ANS) and Network Server System(NSS) functions that are suitable for installation in all types of aircraft. It defines network servicesintended for both aircraft and cabin installations that will manage and maintain the NSS in a commonway. This document describes methods for the aircraft to effectively communicate with ground-basedinformation management systems.


ARINC Standards 822-1 Aircraft/Ground IP Communication

This specification describes the features and functionality desired of a communications link usingInternet Protocols (IP) to provide services between a parked aircraft and the ground IP networkinfrastructure. This wireless communication link, commonly referred to as Gatelink, provides aconnection between the airport and the on-board aircraft network. Gatelink will enable airlines tocommunicate in a secure manner with the aircraft network and appliances.


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ARINC Standards 823P1 DataLink Security, Part 1 - ACARS Message Security

The purpose of this document is to provide an industry standard for ACARS Message Security (AMS),which permits ACARS datalink messages to be exchanged between aircraft and ground systems in asecure, authenticated manner using a uniform security framework. The security framework describedherein is based on open international standards that are adapted to the ACARS datalinkcommunications environment.


ARINC Standards 823P2 DataLink Security, Part 2 - Key Management

The purpose of this document is to provide recommended guidance and provisions for ACARSMessage Security (AMS) key management. The key management framework described herein is basedon open international standards that are adapted to the ACARS datalink communicationsenvironment.


ARINC Standards 824 Onboard Mobile Telephony System (OMTS)

This document provides standards necessary to achieve interchangeability between equipmentproviders. Attachment 1 specifies an interconnection scheme by which aircraft can be wired to enablefull interchangeability between OMTS products from different suppliers. Attachment 1 also specifies aminimum interface configuration which can be viewed as a desirable future implementation on newaircraft because of its potential for significant weight and space savings along with the possibility forless complex integration into the OEM production environment. The OMTS standard includes thephysical interfaces, wiring, connectors, space envelopes, equipment chassis, unit co-locationrequirements, and power requirements. The basic functionality within each component of the OMTS iscovered. Detailed functionality, protocols, and design parameters unique to each system supplier arenot covered in this document. Design guidelines are included that impact the interfaces andinstallation of cabin equipment on board the aircraft.


ARINC Standards 825-1 General Standardization of CAN (Controller Area Network) BusProtocol for Airborne Use

The purpose of this document is to standardize provisions of existing Controller Area Network (CAN)standards for use in aircraft.


ARINC Standards 825-1 General Standardization of CAN (Controller Area Network) forAirborne Use

The purpose of this document is to standardize provisions of existing Controller Area Network (CAN)standards for use in aircraft.


ARINC Standards 826 Software Data Loader Using CAN Interface

The purpose of the standard is to provide a simple and efficient protocol for loading software parts toline replaceable units (LRUs) on a CAN bus, as an alternative to ARINC Report 615A or ARINC Report615. It is not intended to become the only possible CAN software loading alternative. It is intendedfor those avionics devices that are software loadable.



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ARINC Standards 826 Software Data Loader Using CAN Interface

The purpose of the standard is to provide a simple and efficient protocol for loading software parts toline replaceable units (LRUs) on a CAN bus, as an alternative to ARINC Report 615A or ARINC Report615. It is not intended to become the only possible CAN software loading alternative. It is intendedfor those avionics devices that are software loadable.


ARINC Standards 827 Electronic Distribution of Software By Crate (EDS Crate)

This standard describes the format for electronic distribution of aircraft software parts and othercontents between aerospace business partners using a digital container referred to as an EDS crate.This EDS standard is intended to promote consistent, secure distribution of EDS content to anyappropriate destination.


ARINC Standards 827 Electronic Distribution of Software by Crate (EDS Crate)

This standard describes the format for electronic distribution of aircraft software parts and othercontents between aerospace business partners using a digital container referred to as an EDS crate.This EDS standard is intended to promote consistent, secure distribution of EDS content to anyappropriate destination.


ARINC Standards 828-2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Standard Interface

This standard describes the aircraft Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) interface from the perspective of theaircraft signal interface to the flight deck, typically installed as one or more physical connectors. Theintent is to provide a standard electrical interface between a general purpose computing device/EFBand factory installed equipment and LRUs.


ARINC Standards 831 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Recommended Practice

This document addresses the construction and layout of equipment like line replaceable units (LRUs).Cabin electronics and especially power electronics have in the past shown to be an issue with regardto EMC. It is not intended to give advice on aircraft installation.


ARINC Standards 834-1 Aircraft Data Interface Function (ADIF)

This document defines an Aircraft Data Interface Function (ADIF) developed for aircraft installationsthat incorporate network components that are based on commercially available technologies. Thisdocument defines a set of protocols and services for the exchange of aircraft avionics data acrossaircraft networks. The goal is to provide a common set of services that may be used to access specificavionics parameters. The ADIF may be implemented as a generic network service, or it may beimplemented as a dedicated service within an Aircraft Interface Devices (AID) such as those usedwith an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).


ARINC Standards 840 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Application Control Interface (ACI)Standard

ARINC Specification 840 defines the Application Control Interface (ACI) protocol used by EFBsoftware applications. The ACI establishes a means of communication that is standardized betweenthe EFB Application Control Component (ACC) and the EFB software applications. The ACI protocolmay be implemented several software layers residing in both the ACC and in each EFB application. Toachieve the objectives of programming language independence and operating system independence,ARINC 840 defines a standard set of messages that are known to the EFB Applications and to theACC. This allows EFB applications to be developed independent of the EFB platform.


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ARINC Standards 840 Electronic Flight bag (EFB) Application Control Interface (ACI)Standard

ARINC Specification 840 defines the Application Control Interface (ACI) protocol used by EFBsoftware applications. The ACI establishes a means of communication that is standardized betweenthe EFB Application Control Component (ACC) and the EFB software applications. The ACI protocolmay be implemented several software layers residing in both the ACC and in each EFB application. Toachieve the objectives of programming language independence and operating system independence,ARINC 840 defines a standard set of messages that are known to the EFB Applications and to theACC. This allows EFB applications to be developed independent of the EFB platform.


ARINC Standards 2006 AEEC - AMC - FSEMC Publication Archive

A collection of publications released to the public throughout the 2006 calendard year.

Last Print: 01/2007Price (CDROM): $150.00


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