ARINC Standards Document List

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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 used in a wide variety of avionics installations. Connector standards, mating and holdown techniques are included.

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

ARINC Specification 404B-1 Connectors, Electrical, Rack and Panel, Rectangular, Rear Release 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 407 and 407-1,

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


ARINC Specification 408A Air Transport Indicator Cases and Mounting

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

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ARINC Specification 413A Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Utilization and Transient Protection

This standard provides guidance to airframe manufacturers concerning the utilization of aircraft electrical power. This standard covers the description of basic power characteristics, and detailed guidance concerning transient protection, interference control, and equipment installation considerations.


ARINC Specification 419-3 Digital Data System Compendium

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


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

This guidance standard was prepared in response to a need stated by air transport operators for uniformity in further subdividing the ATA Spec. 100 number system to better accommodate avionics systems. 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 Service Bulletins

This standard provides guidance to the maintenance community for identifying the modification status of avionics components and for preparing avionics service bulletins. This standard coordinates various methods used by airframe manufacturers and operators, for marking or identifying avionics that has been modified.


ARINC Specification 424-13 Navigation System Data Base

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

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

ARINC Specification 424-13 Navigation Systems Data Base


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



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


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



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



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



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ARINC Specification 424-20 Navigation System Database



ARINC Specification 428 Considerations for Avionics Network Design

This standard provides the framework for developing a set of requirements for an avionics data bus network. This standard is intended to provide system-level considerations for the development of such a 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 Excel Formats

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: 10/2001 Price (EXE): $200.00

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ARINC Specification 429P1-18 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS), Part 1, Functional Description, Electrical Interfaces, Label Assignments and Word Formats

This standard defines the air transport industry's standards for digital data transfer between avionics equipment elements. These standards apply to intra-system communications where system elements or equipment are defined in the various ARINC 700-series Characteristics. Part 1 defines physical parameters (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 between avionics 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 between avionics 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 between avionics system elements. Part 3 defines the data link layer protocol standards.

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ARINC Specification 429P4 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS), Part 4, Archive of ARINC 429 Supplements

ARINC Specification 429 defines the air transport industry standards for the transfer of digital information between avionics system elements. Since the first release in 1977, many changes to ARINC Specification 429 have been coordinated with industry. The changes are reflected in the current version of ARINC Specification 429, currently published in multiple parts. Part 4 is an archive of the ARINC 429 Supplements as published over the years. It was introduced as part of the update to ARINC 429, Part 1, by Supplement 18, the 35th anniversary publication (2012).


ARINC Specification 431 No Fault Found - A Case Study

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


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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 scope and 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 scope and content of support personnel training courses.

Last Print: 11/2008 Price (PAPER): $196.00

ARINC Specification 433-2 Standard Measurements for Flight Simulation Quality

This standard is a guide to assess Synthetic Training Device (STD) quality and performance by STD operators, 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 collective experience of the Synthetic Training Device (STD) community, for improving operational reliability and maintainability throughout the life cycle of a training device. It is hoped that formulating industry guidelines will lead to mutually defined (customer and supplier) goals for STD reliability, maintainability, and overall life-cycle cost management.


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ARINC Specification 435 Guidelines for Cabin Training Devices

This report sets forth guidance for the design, development, and installation of Cabin Training Devices. It includes operational and handling characteristics for establishing minimum data required for 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) systems. This document is intended to be supplementary to existing regulatory authority requirements. 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 to meet 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 authority requirements. 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 to meet these requirements is left to the system's designers and users.


ARINC Specification 437-1 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.

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ARINC Specification 440 Guidelines for the Provisioning and Support of Training Equipment Data

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


ARINC Specification 441 Guidelines for the Supply of Binary Format Software for Training Purposes

There are many methods of providing data for use in simulation - Chart Driven Models (CDM), source code, binary code and printed format. This report deals with data provided in the form of binary format 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 for Training Purposes

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


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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 the changes in regulatory requirements in flight training, specifically visual database elements used in simulation, identify critical data elements for designing visual databases, and describe the elements and their uses in a simulated training environment. The list and descriptions of required visual database data elements will provide guidance to airfield and airport authorities and suppliers of data regarding minimum levels of data required to accurately create and maintain a visual representation of an airfield or other aircraft operating area. The report will also be used to provide information from airfield operators and managers concerning physical changes or additions to runways, taxiways, land-side gates, and the surrounding area.

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

ARINC Specification 444 Overview of Export Control Issues for Flight Training Devices

This document intends to provide the reader with an overview of the importance of export control along with general information to consider. This is not a complete primer on the subject but is intended to give the reader a basic understanding of export issues in the flight simulation and training industry. To serve the widest audience, a worldwide view is taken; however, as the U.S. regulations and requirements are considered the widest reaching, these are given the majority of attention in the text. This document does not serve the purpose of discussing Intellectual Property (IP), classified information, or specific logistics of any of these processes. However, it should be known that the concepts and tenets in this document may be applied to IP issues in very similar examples. Furthermore, this document is not all inclusive of every issue that may be evident in a technology transfer event. The intricacies of export control are complex and are not attempted to be fully defined here. To accurately address an organizations export control issues they should consult with experienced, knowledgeable professionals in this area.


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

**DRAFT DOCUMENT** AEEC Project Paper 453 was originally developed to define a general purpose data bus standard. Over a period of time, this draft document has been used

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extensively in the design of ARINC 708 and 708A weather products. Because of its high demand, it is included in the ARINC Document 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 of the EIA RS-485 data bus adapted for use with cabin electronics equipment. Specific cabin equipment interfaces 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 described in ARINC Specification 628 Part 2. This document defines a multi-drop bus. The point-to-point configuration is also supported. The point-to-point bus is treated simply as a multi-drop bus with only one drop. There is one master LRU and one or more slave LRUs present on the bus. However; multiple buses 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 described in ARINC Specification 628 Part 2. This document defines a multi-drop bus. The point-to-point configuration is also supported. The point-to-point bus is treated simply as a multi-drop bus with only one drop. There is one master LRU and one or more slave LRUs present on the bus. However; multiple buses may be connected in parallel, where each parallel bus operates independently from each other.

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ARINC Characteristic 535A Lightweight Headset and Boom Microphone

Defines standards for a lightweight headset with integral boom microphone suitable for pilot use in conventional 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 other flight data acquisition needs. Design details necessary to ensure interchangeability of equipment in a standard aircraft installation is included.


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

This standard defines the requirements of an INS, which provides sensor and steering command outputs. 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 complete self-contained horizontal navigation capability intended to serve as the sole means of navigation on a worldwide basis.

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

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) Analog addresses the need for standard TAWS installations in older aircraft that have analog equipment interfaces. The analog unit is intended as a replacement for ARINC Characteristic 594: Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) equipment. The document is intended to compliment ARINC Characteristic 762: Terrain Awareness and Warning System (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 of providing voice or data communications capability with the ground. Supplement 8 introduces 8.33 kHz 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 and directional gyros. Provides roll, pitch and stabilized heading outputs that can serve as primary references for the purpose of both guidance and display.


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

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


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

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


ARINC Characteristic 577-1 Audible Warning System

This standard provides basic requirements for audible warning generators, whose function is to provide 25 different channels with sound and/or voice warnings, activated by discrete input signals and generated as a function of an unsafe condition of important systems of the aircraft. The outputs are 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 the reception of ILS localizer and glide slope signals and the recovery there from of course-line deviation information for visual display to the pilot, and for use by an automatic flight control system during automatically controlled approaches and landings.

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ARINC Characteristic 579-2 Airborne VOR Receiver

This standard sets the basic requirements for a VOR receiver, whose function is to receive and process VOR signals in the frequency band 108.00 to 117.95 MHz. Provides traditional analog outputs and a digital 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 a very low frequency global radio frequency navigation system that operated in the frequency band between 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 a very low frequency global radio frequency navigation system which operates in the frequency band between 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 the flight 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 and a chronograph function.

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

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


ARINC Characteristic 594-4 Ground Proximity Warning System

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


ARINC Characteristic 595 Barometric Altitude Rate Computer (BARC)

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


ARINC Characteristic 596-4 Mark 2 Airborne SELCAL System

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This standard describes the system requirements for a ground-to-air SELCAL system. The purpose of the system is to permit the selective calling of individual aircraft over normal radio communications circuits 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 or VHF), 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). OMEGA operated 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 1 OMEGA installation.


ARINC Characteristic 599-1 Mark 2 OMEGA Navigation System

This standard sets forth requirements of an airborne OMEGA Navigation System (ONS). OMEGA operated 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 1 OMEGA installation.


ARINC Report 600-19 Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces

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

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ARINC Report 601 Control/Display Interfaces

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


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 equipment standards and the publication of ARINC 608A. This standard includes specific references to On-board Maintenance Systems (OMS) and Automatic test Equipment (ATE) used within the maintenance community.


ARINC Report 602B Test Equipment Guidance

This standard provides considerations for the procurement and design requirements of TE to be used for maintenance and troubleshooting of air transport components in both the shop and/or flight line environment. Although the term TE is used, this standard can be applied to other types of support equipment utilized in the aviation industry, such as shop data loaders, portable maintenance aids, etc.


ARINC Report 603-1 Airborne Computer Data Loader

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


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 avionics systems in a cost-effective manner. A description of a Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) is included in this standard. The CFDS accumulates fault data, presents this data to a maintenance operator, and assists troubleshooting by performing diagnostic tests and performing verification testing after installation of a replacement unit.


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


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 its effects on digital avionics equipment. It provides information concerning methods to protect against ESD damage which could originate in many different ways.

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ARINC Report 606A Guidance for Electrostatic Sensitive Utilization and Protection

This document provides guidance for using industry standards for developing an ESD control program tailored to meet specific user requirements. In addition, it provides uniform guidance for maintenance facilities based on industry ESD standards, and therefore should be accepted throughout the air transport industry. This document is not a stand-alone document - it is intended to be used with the referenced international industry standards.


ARINC Report 607-3 Design Guidance for Avionics Equipment

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


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 testing using a Test Unit Adapter common interface. This standard describes the overall ATE system concept as well as the definition of the specific elements of those systems.


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ARINC Report 609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems

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


ARINC Report 609 Design Guidance for Aircraft Electrical Power Systems

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


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

This standard sets forth general philosophy and design guidance for using aircraft avionics equipment in simulators. Its goal is to improve simulator training by providing a better understanding among avionics designers, simulator designers, airframe manufacturers and airline simulator users in the use of aircraft avionic equipment in flight simulators. Full flight simulator, cockpit procedure trainer, cockpit system simulator or fixed base simulator, part task trainer (e.g., flight management system trainer), and maintenance training simulator guidance is included.


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 the lessons learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional

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information defining each simulator function and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant to Integrated 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 the lessons learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional information defining each simulator function and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant to Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA).


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 additional functions required of avionics equipment used in simulators. Recommended simulator functions, data base harmonization, use of snapshot functions, and a new training scenario are included. The guidelines contained in the draft are expected to reduce the cost to design and install avionics equipment in simulators.


ARINC Report 610C Guidance for Design of Aircraft Equipment and Software for Use in Training Devices

This report sets forth the general philosophy and basic design guidance for using aircraft equipment (hardware and/or software) in training devices. It specifies unique simulator functions that shall be supported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding between aviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of this document is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existing aircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframe manufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidance information, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by defining requirements to be

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compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with this report. Compliance can be most readily assured if provided for in the proposal stage between the aircraft manufacturer and the aircraft equipment supplier.


ARINC Report 610C Guidance for Design of Aircraft Equipment and Software for Use in Training Devices

This report sets forth the general philosophy and basic design guidance for using aircraft equipment (hardware and/or software) in training devices. It specifies unique simulator functions that shall be supported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding between aviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of this document is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existing aircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframe manufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidance information, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by defining requirements to be compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with this report. Compliance can be most readily assured if provided for in the proposal stage between the aircraft manufacturer and the aircraft equipment supplier.


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 on commercial aircraft. It describes fuel quantity system components and design techniques that will contribute to safe and reliable operation. System design goals and installation practices are described. A report of a worldwide fuel survey is included.


ARINC Report 612 BITE Glossary

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


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 613 describes the Ada domain most suited for avionics software development. The standard provides valuable 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 is capable of copying digital information into memory devices installed in circuit card assemblies, Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs) and On-Board Replaceable Modules (OBRMs). It contains the recommendations of the air transport community concerning the design and development of firmware loader equipment.


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. It specifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs using an ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.


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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. It specifies use of a 3.5 inch floppy disk to upload and download of data and operational programs using an ARINC 429 data bus connected to avionics computers.


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

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


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

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


ARINC Report 616-3 Avionics Subset of ATLAS Language

This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems (ATLAS). ATLAS is widely used in the preparation and documentation of test procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment. This standard was superseded by 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 VHF data link that transfers character-oriented data between aircraft systems and ground systems. This communications facility enables the aircraft to operate as part of the airline s command, control and management system.


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 620-7 Data Link Ground System Standard and Interface Specification (DGSS/IS)

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


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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. It provides design guidance to developers in order to ensure interoperability between the implementations 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 be transmitted over the ACARS data link. Several ACARS data links are available, including but not limited to VHF, HF and satellite. The messages defined herein are not specific to any data link. This standard is limited in scope to character-oriented applications.


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 625-3 Industry Guide For Component Test Development and Management

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

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ARINC Report 625-3 Industry Guide For Component Test Development and Management

This standard provides guidance to those who develop avionics test programs and the source documentation on which they are based. This includes guidelines for all steps and phases within the 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 All Systems (ATLAS)intended to be used in conjunction with test systems that are compliant with ARINC 608A. ATLAS is a standard abbreviated English language used in preparation and documentation of test procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment.


ARINC Report 626-3 Standard ATLAS Language for Modular Test

This standard defines an airline-recommended subset of the Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems (ATLAS)intended to be used in conjunction with test systems that are compliant with ARINC 608A. ATLAS is a standard abbreviated English language used in preparation and documentation of test procedures that can be implemented with automatic or semiautomatic test equipment.


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 documenting test programs in ARINC 626 ATLAS. This is a companion standard to

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ARINC 608A, Design Guidance for Avionics Test Equipment. It provides guidance to managers and system integrators for standardizing test programs and their documentation.


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

Cabin equipment interfaces Part 4B is similar to description provided for Part 4A. The significant difference is that Part 4B specifies a CDS using a star wiring topology. Standardized wiring, connectors and installation requirements for a passenger seat network, overhead video network, and cabin management equipment network are included. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.


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

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


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 of Specifications. ARINC 628 defines equipment and installation standards for cabin

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equipment, which is generally defined as communication and entertainment equipment designed for passenger use. Part 0 provides the concepts and overview of ARINC 628 and descriptions of each individual part. Appendix B is written in briefing chart format to facilitate the user in preparing quick-reaction overhead projection-type presentations.


ARINC Report 628P1-6 Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 1, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Peripherals

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


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

This document defines standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In-Flight Entertainment System (IFES) equipment associated with the seat (including the headphones, passenger control unit, seat video display, personal video player, telephone hand set, and seat electronics box). Supplement 1 introduces changes to define electrical and mechanical interfaces for the Remote Power Outlet (RPO). The RPO provides the user access to a fixed AC or DC voltage source to be used for powering Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Supplement 2 introduces Phase I of a two-phase improved definition of the Seat Video Display (SVD). The Phase I definition provides guidance for space 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

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


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

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


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

Cabin equipment interfaces use a standardized wiring topology defined in Part 4A. This standard defines a standard CDS using a daisy chain wiring topology. This standard defines standard wiring, connectors and installation requirements for a passenger seat network, overhead video network, and cabin management equipment network. Electrical and fiber optic networks are covered.


ARINC Report 628P4C Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 4C, Cabin Management and Entertainment System - Cabin Distribution System - 2nd Generation - Daisy Chain

ARINC Specification 628 Part 4 defines standards for the aircraft IFE Cabin Distribution System (CDS) wiring, connectors, power, identification codes, space envelopes and mounting principles. The equipment itself is not a subject of this specification because it may be unique to the system manufacturer or market place driven. Design guidelines are included for informational purposes as these guidelines impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment aboard the aircraft. The CDS, in daisy chain architecture, is the content of both Parts 4A and 4C of ARINC Specification 628. Part 4C presents the second generation also known as 2GCN of the daisy chain topology, as an evolution based on the experience gained with the first version of the CDS. The main difference is that the system in Part 4C is divided into two separated networks, one for data, connected to the

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CEC, and the other one for power, connected to the Aircraft Power Supply. The second generation of the CDS was mainly introduced because of the need for more bandwidth (via quad-cables) and a newer version of the MCU, which allows for greater control over power distribution. Fiber-optic cables are not defined, because the new quad-cables were deemed more than sufficient for the expected bandwidths.


ARINC Report 628P5-2 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 and Installation Guidelines, provides design and mounting guidelines for electrical installations, mainly for supplier of cabin furnishing equipment. Part 5 addresses several aspects of installation and is divided into five sections: Introduction, Parts Selection, Electrical Wire Design Guidelines, Wire Installation Guidelines, and Documentation Guidelines. Guidelines regarding design, safety, and other subjects relevant to acceptance of the end item are addressed. Notes explaining the reason for setting a guideline or suggesting methods for performing the task are provided in commentary. The content of the document is designed to make it usable for reference by industry, particularly manufacturers of seats and equipment.


ARINC Report 628P7-1 Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 7, Cabin Equipment Cooling General Specification

Cabin equipment installations tend to impose loads on aircraft electrical power systems not envisioned in the original airplane design. This standard provides guidance on the design of future aircraft air conditioning and equipment cooling systems. It also describes the environment in which cabin systems, including In-Flight Entertainment equipment are expected to operate.


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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 a standard methodology for measuring and calculating availability. Quantitative measurement guidelines 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 a standard methodology for measuring and calculating availability. Quantitative measurement guidelines are included.


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

ARINC Specification 628 Part 9, defines general architectural philosophy and aircraft infrastructure for the proper use and interface of various cabin information network related equipment. This document specifies a generic on-board infrastructure with commercial server technology, high-speed data communication and exchange via wired and wireless LAN for a wide range of applications. The cabin information network will operate in concert with the Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU) defined in ARINC Characteristic 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 elements using multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distribution system resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.

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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 elements using multiple access, bi-directional protocol. Developed to provide an efficient data distribution system resulting in a reduction in the amount of airplane wiring and equipment interfaces.


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) to successfully transfer messages from VHF ground stations to avionics systems on aircraft and vice versa. The data is encoded in a bit-oriented format using the recommendations of the Open Systems Interconnection (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 the VDLM2 to successfully transfer messages from VHF ground networks to avionics systems on aircraft and vice versa where the data are encoded in a code and byte independent format. The compatibility of VDLM2 with OSI is established by defining a set of services and protocols that are in accordance with the OSI basic reference model. The compatibility with the ATN protocols is achieved by defining a set of interfaces between theVDLM2 subnetwork protocol specification and the Mobile Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Function (MSNDCF). The SNDCF is defined in the ICAO ATN SARPs.


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

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


ARINC Report 633-2 AOC Air-Ground Data and Message Exchange Format

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


ARINC Report 634 HF Data Link System Design Guidance Material

This Report provides the reader with material to enhance the understanding of high frequency data link. 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 to successfully transfer messages between HF ground stations and avionics systems

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on aircraft where the 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 implementation of an OLAN for use in an aeronautical Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications environment. Only the physical layer and data link layer of the OSI Basic Reference Model (ISO 7498) are specified by this standard.


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

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


ARINC Report 638 OSI Upper Layer Specification

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


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ARINC Report 640 Resolution of Inservice Anomalies through ASAPP

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


ARINC Report 644 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal (PMAT)

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


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

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


ARINC Report 646 Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN)

This standard provides general and specific design and implementation guidelines for the use of IEEE 802.3 (ISO/IEC 8802-3) compliant Ethernet Local Area Networks (ELAN) in the commercial avionics environment. Maximum utilization of commercial components (hardware and/or software) and equipment is emphasized.

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

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


ARINC Report 650 Integrated Modular Avionics Packaging and Interfaces

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


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 and implementation of avionics equipment for new airplanes and retrofit installations. It is conceptual in nature and covers broad subjects of operational objectives, fault tolerance, hardware components, software design and certification issues.


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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 avionics software. It provides guidance for the design and development of avionics software for traditional ARINC 700-series equipment and IMA. This standard emphasizes the airline desire for user-modifiable software.


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

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


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 the Operating System of an avionics computer and the application software. The interface requirements between the application software and operating system services are defined in a manner that enables the application software to control the scheduling, communication and status of internal processing elements.


ARINC Report 653P2-2 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 2, Extended Services

This document specifies extensions (i.e., optional services) to the API specified in ARINC Specification 653 Part 1. This document specifies both the interface, and the behavior of the

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services. Behavior is specified to the extent needed to describe behavior relevant to calling applications. In defining the extensions herein, it is assumed that the required services of the API comply with ARINC Specification 653 Part 1.


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

ARINC Specification 653 Part 1 defines the basic set of services that addresses the necessary functionalities for core services, as well as the necessary facilities that have to be pro-vided through the 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 to ensure the accurate binding and running of the applications on the O/S.


ARINC Report 653P4 Avionics Application Software Standard Interface, Part 4, Subset Services

This Specification defines the data exchanged statically (via configuration) or dynamically (via services) as well as the behavior of services provided by the O/S and used by the application. It is not the intent of this specification to dictate implementation requirements on either the hardware or software of the system, nor is it intended to drive certain system level requirements within the system which follows this standard. The majority of this document describes the runtime environment for embedded avionics software. This list of services identifies the minimum functionality provided to the application software and is, therefore, the industry standard interface. It is intended for this interface to be as generic as possible, since an interface with too much complexity or too many system specific features is normally not accepted over a variety of systems. The software specifications of the APEX interface are High Order Language (HOL) independent, allowing systems using different compilers and languages to follow this interface.


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ARINC Report 653P4 Avionics Application Software Standard Standard Interface, Part 4, Subset Services

This Specification defines the data exchanged statically (via configuration) or dynamically (via services) as well as the behavior of services provided by the O/S and used by the application. It is not the intent of this specification to dictate implementation requirements on either the hardware or software of the system, nor is it intended to drive certain system level requirements within the system which follows this standard. The majority of this document describes the runtime environment for embedded avionics software. This list of services identifies the minimum functionality provided to the application software and is, therefore, the industry standard interface. It is intended for this interface to be as generic as possible, since an interface with too much complexity or too many system specific features is normally not accepted over a variety of systems. The software specifications of the APEX interface are High Order Language (HOL) independent, allowing systems using different compilers and languages to follow this interface.


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 and their 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 transfer has prompted the need for a standard for collecting analog, digital and discrete information from sensors on the airplane. This information is digitized and processed in traditional ARINC 700-series equipment or in IMA cabinets.


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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 that exchanges binary message-oriented data. This interface was developed so that various manufacturers can partition Air Traffic Services (ATS) applications and protocols in different manners between various equipment.


ARINC Report 657 Airborne Recorder File Format

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


ARINC Report 659 Backplane Data Bus

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


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

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


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

This standard expands ARINC 660 to include industry-defined architectures for the CNS/ATM operating environment. These architectures are intended to meet long-term requirements (e.g., ADS-B, CPDLC, etc.) and provide growth for the future. Airlines support the implementation of these architectures for the long-term. This standard represents broad airline consensus for developing avionics equipment providing CNS/ATM operating capabilities.


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 aircraft installations starting with the Airbus A380 airplane. The CDS provides graphical and interactive services to user applications within the flight deck environment. When combined with data from user applications, it displays graphical images to the flight deck crew. The document emphasizes the need for independence between aircraft systems and the CDS. This document defines interfaces between the CDS and the aircraft systems. This includes the interface between the avionics equipment and display system graphics generators. This document does not specify the "look and feel" of any graphical information, and as such does not address human factors issues. These are defined by the airline flight operations community.


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ARINC Report 662 Strategies to Address Electronic Component Obsolescence in Commercial Aircraft

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


ARINC Report 663-1 Data Requirements for Avionics Component Maintenance

ARINC Report 663 focuses on the many aspects related to component technical data and documentation 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 delivered to the airline customers to support both the decision and technical requirements to accomplish level three maintenance; establishing minimum data requirements to support the airlines' decision relative to the accomplishment of level three maintenance (test solution, type of repair process, projected MTBF, modification potential, unit cost, alternative repairs, etc.); and identifying the minimum technical data requirements to support level three maintenance in airline shops for future avionics components (test, documentation).


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, and terminology used to describe aircraft data networks. This specification explains the dependency of Aircraft 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 aircraft networks are introduced.


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

This specification provides Ethernet physical parameters and data link layer specifications for use in a commercial aircraft environment. This specification provides general and specific guidelines for the use of IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet, 2000 edition. Physical layer and Medium Access Control (MAC) sub-layers are expected to comply with the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model to enable maximal utilization of off-the-shelf components, both hardware and software, for aviation use. The Ethernet Physical layer specification defines the electrical and optical parameters for the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX Ethernet implementations. This specification references ARINC Specification 600: Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces for definition of copper-based implementations of the Ethernet Physical layer.


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 installed on commercial aircraft. The definitions are based on Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internet protocol and service standards that have been published as Request for Comments (RFC). In some cases the protocols and services are tailored for use on board aircraft. The specification identifies two types of networks: First, Compliant Aircraft Data Network, which operates fully within the applicable Internet specifications. Second, Profiled Aircraft Data Network, in which one or more industry standard protocols have been extended to address the unique environment of aircraft installations. Within the specification, the functionality of Internet protocols and services are defined with the intent that interoperability of components connected to onboard data networks can be achieved without undue restrictions on the component designer.


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 installed on commercial aircraft. The definitions are based on Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internet protocol and service standards that have been published as Request

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for Comments (RFC). In some cases the protocols and services are tailored for use on board aircraft. The specification identifies two types of networks: First, Compliant Aircraft Data Network, which operates fully within the applicable Internet specifications. Second, Profiled Aircraft Data Network, in which one or more industry standard protocols have been extended to address the unique environment of aircraft installations. Within the specification, the functionality of Internet protocols and services are defined with the intent that interoperability of components connected to onboard data networks can be achieved without undue restrictions on the component designer.


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 ADN and guidance for address determination. This guidance ensures that all applications - that use this address structure to send messages - can know the address structure of the destination(s) at configuration-time.


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 in aircraft. Such networks may be used to enable network devices to communicate among themselves and with networks outside of the aircraft. This specification defines a set of domains within the aircraft. These domains are defined in terms of the services they provide, the security they provide to the functions within their boundaries, and the connections required between a domain and other domains and networks external to the aircraft. This specification provides general design and implementation guidelines that, when they are implemented by aircraft devices and configured by the system integrator, the devices provide the required connectivity, quality of service, safety and security.


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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 Switched Ethernet (AFDX). AFDX is a trademark of Airbus and is used with permission. This document also highlights the additional performance requirements of avionics systems within the context of AFDX.


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

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


ARINC Report 665-2 Loadable Software Standards

This is a superseded version. ----------------- This standard defines standards for loadable software parts and software transport media. It describes the principles and rules to be applied to any part of a data 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 describes the principles and rules to be applied to any part of a data load system, to ensure

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compatibility and interoperability. It includes part numbering, content, labeling and formatting of loadable software parts 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 the world wide web (www). Software suppliers may use this document as a starting point for the construction of a secure web server utility. It provides sufficient flexibility and is compatible with numerous software distribution models. The file management structure is consistent with other ARINC standards for loadable software, and references ARINC 665 and ARINC 667 in particular.


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

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


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

This document describes effective methods to manage and distribute operation flight software programs, aeronautical data bases and other forms of software used within an airline organization. Topics include software acquisition, software receiving, software distribution and necessary documentation. The FLS management process described in ARINC 667 is compatible with published FAA/JAA guidance on this subject. Software

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suppliers, airline users and regulators will find this document 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 related procedures other than that recommended by the OEM. Primarily, ARINC 668 is concerned with equipment specified or recommended for the purpose of performing specific tasks concerning the airworthiness of an article (e.g., avionics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical devices, etc).


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

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


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

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

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


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 and resolve NFF issues. The NFF issues include providing guidance for decision making pertinent to the root causes of NFF, enabling action in an early stage of the component repair cycle, reducing costs involved with units unnecessarily removed from an aircraft (e.g. maintenance practices, operational factors, training, documentation etc.), highlighting the need for addressing the causes of NFF through component and system design, addressing the development/improvement of maintenance processes, and providing a framework for the interaction between the different domains for the users of this document (listed below) to implement their own strategies.


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 data needed to be developed. This is required so that industry-wide interoperability can be achieved. Fundamental requirements have been identified and agreed upon by the airline industry. These core requirements build the framework from which this standard was derived. The usage of an open standard UHF-RFID technology will benefit the entire airline industry. While the intent of this document is to address the usage of UHF-

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RFID tags on aircraft parts, the technology and benefits are applicable to other items that would be in airline inventory. To that extent, the term Product has been used in this standard. This document is specfic to the requirements for and installation of UHF-RFID tags and does not address data usage or the tools and systems used to collect the data.


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 is intended to provide autoland capability for commercial aircraft. The document provides design guidance 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 provides performance data, performance computations, fuel management functions, and navigation and guidance 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 the anticipated requirements for operation in the CNS/ATM operating environment. GNSS and RNP based navigation, air-to-ground data link for communications and surveillance, and the associated crew interface control/display definitions are included.


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

The characteristics of a TCCS within the Automatic Flight System are defined in this standard for throttle control. The standard also provides general and specific design guidance for the development and 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 inertial measuring devices and associated electronics specifically designed for installation in commercial transport 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 form factor.


ARINC Characteristic 704A Inertial Reference System (IRS)

This standard defines a 4 MCU IRS, consisting of inertial measuring devices and associated electronics specifically designed for installation in commercial transport type aircraft. It may be used in place of ARINC 704 Inertial Reference Systems. This system additionally provides capability to be interfaced to 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 in commercial transport aircraft. The AHRS is an attitude and heading sensor that provides outputs in digital 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 subsonic commercial transport aircraft. Provides essential air data information for display to pilots and for use by other aircraft systems. Consists of a computer unit located in the aircraft electronics rack and suitable 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 of commercial transport aircraft. Its primary function is to determine the aircraft's height above terrain for visual display to the pilot (essentially ground level to 2500 feet), and for use by the AFCS during automatically controlled approaches and landings.


ARINC Characteristic 708-6 Airborne Weather Radar (WXR)

This standard defines the characteristics of WXR equipment intended for installation in commercial transport aircraft. The primary purpose is weather detection, ranging and analysis. Its secondary purpose 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

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This standard defines an airborne pulse Doppler weather radar system for weather detection and ranging. It expands the capabilities of the ARINC 708 system through the inclusion of forward looking windshear prediction. It also provides ground-mapping capabilities to facilitate navigation by display of 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 transport aircraft. It provides slant range distance from an aircraft to a selected DME ground facility, which is presented to the flight crew on an indicator located in the instrument panel. Other applications include 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, which provides 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 of commercial transport aircraft. It describes the desired operational capability of the equipment and the standards 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 the frequency band 108.00 to 117.95 MHz. It provides serial digital outputs of omni-bearing, and processes 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 transport aircraft. Function is to receive and process signals from non-directional range and other transmitters in the frequency band 190 kHz to 1750 kHz, to provide serial digital outputs of bearing, and to provide 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 allows selective calling of individual aircraft over radio communications circuits linking the ground station to the 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.


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

This standard describes the characteristics of a PA AMP designed for installation in commercial aircraft. Its function is to amplify control voice, music and internally generated chime audio signals to drive 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 all types of commercial transport aircraft. The VHF transceiver can support 8.33 kHz AM or 25 kHz AM voice or ACARS (2400 bps) data communications.


ARINC Characteristic 717-15 Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System

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


ARINC Characteristic 717-15 Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System

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


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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) airborne transponder. The ATCRBS is made up of airborne transponders and ground interrogator-receivers, processing equipment and antenna systems. Mode S is a cooperative surveillance and communication system for air traffic control.


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

Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/MODE S) describes an Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System/Mode Select (ATCRBS/Mode S) airborne transponder with Extended Interface Functions (EIF). The ATC surveillance system is made up of airborne transponders and ground interrogator-receivers, processing equipment, and antenna systems. Mode S is a cooperative surveillance system for air traffic control with ancillary communications capabilities. ARINC 718A supports elementary surveillance. Provisional enhanced surveillance functionality is also defined as a customer 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 installation in all types of commercial transport aircraft. Covers requirements for airborne transmitter-receiver equipment capable of transmitting and receiving HF radio intelligence.


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

This standard sets forth the air transport industry s recommended standards for a digital frequency selection system. This standard addresses two opposite ends of the DFS integration possibilities: a totally centralized and a federated system. This is necessary to assure that the radio interface specifications 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 installation of a PVS in commercial transport aircraft. Basic function of the PVS is to display projected television images 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 terrain more closely than, or deviates downward from an ILS glide slope beyond the limits set into the system.


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

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

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ARINC Characteristic 724B-6 Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)

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


ARINC Characteristic 725-2 Electronic Flight Instruments (EFI)

This standard sets forth the features of a color EFI system for installation in commercial transport aircraft. The EFI provides display functions that include Attitude Director Indicator (ADI), Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), Air Data, Map display, Weather display, Radio Altitude data, Flight Control Mode 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 transport aircraft. It is intended to process caution and warning inputs for visual and/or audible presentation to the flight crew.


ARINC Characteristic 727-1 Airborne Microwave Landing System

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


ARINC Characteristic 728 Avionics Refrigeration Cooling System (ARCS)

This standard provides standards for the in accordance with which aircraft operators and manufacturers 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 commercial transport aircraft. The ADDCS is intended to process, convert and multiplex analog and discrete signals 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 installation in 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.


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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 this equipment is to play pre-recorded tapes to the passengers through the airplane passenger entertainment system. Some channels may be used for boarding music through the public address system.


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 other aircraft equipped with Mode S transponders. The system monitors the trajectory of these aircraft for the 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 RTCA Document DO-185A that includes TCAS software version 7.0.


ARINC Characteristic 735B-1 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 the requirements of RTCA DO-185: Minimum Operational Performance Standards for TCAS (latest version applies). Additionally, this document describes interfaces and protocols necessary to accommodate Cockpit 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

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with ADS-B and TIS-B functions added, as defined by RTCA DO-260: Minimum Operational 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 weight while it is on the ground. The system serves as an aid to the pilot for determining aircraft weight distribution 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 guidance information 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) and remotely mounted Air Data Modules (ADMs).


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 installation in subsonic commercial transport aircraft. It is envisioned that the ADIRS will incorporate the capabilities of both an air data system and an inertial reference system.


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

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MCDU consists of an alphanumeric keyboard and display unit capable of interfacing with a number of aircraft systems. Dedicated keys on the MCDU provide the means for system selection with programmable 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 be logged on to up to two systems at one time. Alternate form factors are included to allow the MCDU to be 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 of communicating 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 741P1-14 Aviation Satellite Communication System, Part 1, Aircraft Installation Provisions

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

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ARINC Characteristic 741P2-11 Aviation Satellite Communication System, Part 2, System Design and Equipment Functional Description

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


ARINC Characteristic 742 Design Guidance for Windshear Warning and Guidance Equipment Language

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


ARINC Characteristic 743 Airborne Global Positioning System Receiver

This standard provides design guidance for the development of GPS sensors for airline use. It describes the operational capability of the GPS receiver and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability. GPS provides navigation data to pilots and provides data for use by other aircraft systems.


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ARINC Characteristic 743A-5 GNSS Sensor

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


ARINC Characteristic 743A-5 GNSS Sensor

The GNSS sensor standard integrates Global Positioning System/Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) sensors. The sensor provides position information for display to pilots, and data to other 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 and specific design guidance for the development of GLSSU for airline use. It describes the desired operational capability of the GLSSU and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Characteristic 743B Global 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 and specific design guidance for the development of GLSSU for airline use. It describes the desired operational capability of the GLSSU and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


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ARINC Characteristic 744 Full-Format Printer

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a full-format printer capable of printing up to 132 characters of alphanumeric and/or semi-graphic data on 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper size. Participating equipment interface using ARINC 429 data buses. It is optionally capable of producing hard-copy graphics 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 resolution alphanumeric, semi-graphic and graphic images on 8.5x11-inch or A4 size paper. The printer is intended to be compatible with ARINC 744 printers. It has two bi-directional high-speed Ethernet ports to facilitate transfer of high throughput and burst mode data.


ARINC Characteristic 745-2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)

This standard defines ADS system functions. It describes the ADS to ground-based application end-to-end operation. Includes a brief overview of the entire ADS system in order to aid the reader in understanding 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 bearer radios and a network of ground stations, provides aeronautical telecommunications services to aeronautical users. While at the airport, the CCS may interface with a Gatelink that provides an off-plane telephone link into the airport telecommunication facilities.

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ARINC Characteristic 747-3 Flight Data Recorder

This standard describes Flight Data Recorder equipment and installation standards capable of meeting the mandatory flight data recording and survival requirements of world regulatory bodies. Defines standardized data retrieval interfaces and techniques. The standard accommodates solid state memory devices for recording.


ARINC Characteristic 747-3 Flight Data Recorder

This standard describes Flight Data Recorder equipment and installation standards capable of meeting the mandatory flight data recording and survival requirements of world regulatory bodies. Defines standardized data retrieval interfaces and techniques. The standard accommodates solid state memory 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 voice and data communications. The VHF transceiver supports, 8.33 kHz AM and 25 kHz AM voice, and VDL-2 (31.5 kbps) data link communications as defined by ICAO. ARINC 631 is a companion standard.


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

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communication system inside the airport terminal (or at the maintenance position) and a communication system onboard a parked aircraft.


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

This standard defines the characteristics of a full-duplex telephone service for Aeronautical Passenger Communications through a network of ground stations. The frequency bands of 1670-1675 MHz are used 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 this standard. It defines avionic system components and the associated HF ground system. ARINC 634 and ARINC 635 are companion standards.


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

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


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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, associated controls and displays, antenna, and interfaces to other aircraft systems.


ARINC Characteristic 757-5 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

This standard describes an airborne recorder unit intended to be used to record aural communication between crew members and sounds within the acoustical environment of the cockpit. The standard accommodates solid state memory devices for recording and may employ analog-to-digital conversions 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 new generation of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) which may utilize solid state memory and employ analog to digital conversions and related voice encoding techniques. The document supersedes the earlier ARINC Characteristic 557 and covers the overall Cockpit Voice Recorder system requirement but does take into consideration the detailed audio distributing system in the aircraft. The Cockpit Voice Recorder will be utilized to record aural communication between crew members and record the sounds of the acoustical environment of the cockpit. Attachment 1 shows a general system block diagram and the interfaces to the Cockpit Voice Recorder. The document provides specific guidance for the installation and for information to ensure customer controlled interchangeability of the equipment in a standard aircraft installation. Further, it assists in the functional verification and retrieval of the recorded information.


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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. The CMU Mark 2 is a tri-lingual device capable of ACARS communication, ARINC 622 data link communications and is capable of being expanded to provide Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (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 and installation of the CMU Mark 2. As such, this guidance covers the standards necessary to achieve interchangeability, 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/terminal navigation, and non-precision approach capabilities. The GNU is intended to support CNS/ATM functions available in the near term, as well as provide growth for the long-term.


ARINC Characteristic 761-5 Second Generation Aviation Satellite Communication System, Aircraft Installation Provisions

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

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

This standard sets forth the characteristics of a terrain awareness and warning system intended for installation in aircraft with digital signal interfaces. Describes the desired operational capability of the equipment, 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 storage and interface capabilities to a number of terminals connected via an onboard aircraft Local Area Network (LAN). The Network Server System is a central node through which terminals are able to communicate with avionics systems, access data and applications stored in the NSS mass memory storage.


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 airborne networks that are scalable, interchangeable, upgradeable, and remotely manageable with minimum cost. Aircraft equipment configurations and aircraft wiring recommendations are also described to allow aircraft network growth through the simple addition or replacement of NSS components. Hardware characteristics of standardized components are described without specifying equipment capacity 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 of aircraft. It describes the physical form factors, fit dimensions, electrical interface definition and typical HUD functions, including the display of navigation and guidance information in the flight crew's forward field of view. The HUD accomplishes this by projecting images onto a combiner with symbology 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 guide for the design of federated equipment and integrated modular avionics.


ARINC Characteristic 765 Ethernet Switch Unit

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


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ARINC Characteristic 767-1 Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder

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


ARINC Characteristic 768-2 Integrated Surveillance System (ISS)

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


ARINC Characteristic 768-2 Integrated Surveillance System (ISS)

This document specifies an Integrated Surveillance System (ISS) that performs multiple surveillance functions including Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS/TCAS), Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/Mode S), Weather Radar (WXR)/ Predictive Windshear (PWS), and the Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). The ISS provides a platform for additional surveillance capabilities such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI), and Airborne Surveillance and Separation Assurance Processing (ASSAP). This document

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defines four ISS configurations to provide a wide-variety of surveillance options to fit the specific aircraft 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. Flight recorders require 10-minutes of extended operation as defined by the National Transportation Safety Board recommendations A99-16 and -17.


ARINC Characteristic 781-6 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 business aircraft. The intent of this document is to provide general and specific guidance on the form factor and pin assignments for the installation of the avionics primarily for airline use. It also describes the desired operational capability of the equipment to provide data and voice communications, as well as additional standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.


ARINC Characteristic 781-6 Mark 3 Aviation Satellite Communications 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 business aircraft. The intent of this document is to provide general and specific guidance on the form factor and pin assignments for the installation of the avionics primarily for airline use. It also describes the desired operational capability of the equipment to provide data and voice communications, as well as additional standards necessary to ensure interchangeability.

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ARINC Characteristic 791P1-1 Mark I Aviation Ku-Band and Ka-Band Satellite Communication System, Part 1, Physical Installation and Aircraft Interfaces

This document sets forth the desired characteristics of the Mark I Aviation Ku-band and Ka-band Satellite Communication (SatCom) System intended for installation in all types of commercial air transport aircraft. The intent of this document is to provide guidance on the interfaces, form, fit, and function of the system. This document also describes the desired operational capability of the equipment needed to provide a broadband transport link that can be used for data, video, and voice communications typically used for passenger communications and/or entertainment. The system described in this document is not qualified, at this writing, for aviation safety functions.


ARINC Standards 800P1 Cabin Connectors and Cables, Part 1, Description and Overview

ARINC Specification 800 describes the characteristics and form factors of connectors and cables used for ARINC-specified cabin systems for commercial aircraft. Part 1 of ARINC Specification 800 provides a general description of new development process for cables and connectors for cabin systems, component identification, objectives, and qualification guidelines.


ARINC Standards 801-2 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 transport industry. The goal is to avoid the proliferation of different designs of connectors to serve the same functions on different aircraft models. This specification defines generic fiber optic connectors needed for commercial aircraft. The connector family is based around a standard terminus (fiber optic contact) design and associated cavity, which is used in all of the connector styles and arrangements. The

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standard terminus comes in variants for different cable types. All termini will fit the same cavities in 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 environmental requirements for the air transport industry. The purpose of this document is to avoid the proliferation of different designs of cables serving the same functions on different airplane models. ARINC Specification 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 the desired physical properties of the fiber optic cables. Section 3 defines the qualification tests that may be used to ensure the cables meet the characteristics provided by this document. A glossary is provided 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 a selection guide providing a fiber optics system design engineer with documentation to assess the design 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. The main body of the document begins with the scope and rationale. It continues with a technology introduction to optoelectronic active devices and then a selection guide that would enable a system design engineer to use the documents in the Fiber Optics series to select or specify suitable optoelectronic active devices for avionics applications. The main document also includes environmental guidelines for active devices to be used in avionics applications. These are included as guidance for commercial aircraft

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use and are included with the caveat that the requirements of any particular aircraft platform or customer would supersede these generic guidelines.


ARINC Standards 805-3 Fiber Optic Test Procedures

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


ARINC Standards 806-4 Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance

This document defines recommended general practices for the maintenance and restoration of fiber optic systems. It is the intention of this document to outline proven practices and general standards of 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 Fiber Optic Training and Awareness Education. ARINC Report 807, addressing fiber optic training requirements, is a scaled back version of the SAE ARP5602 document designed to meet the requirements of the commercial air transport industry. Certification to the SAE ARP5602 document fulfills the requirements of ARINC Report 807. This document defines recommended general practices for training requirements of aerospace fiber optic systems. It is the intention of this document to outline proven training practices and general standards of workmanship for technicians engaged in aerospace fiber optic manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair for the air transport industry. It is also recommended that management and purchasing personnel receive fundamental training to familiarize themselves with the requirements of aerospace fiber optics.

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ARINC Standards 807-2 Fiber Optics Training Requirements

This document is based upon the SAE ARP5602 document, A Guideline for Aerospace Platform Fiber Optic Training and Awareness Education. ARINC Report 807, addressing fiber optic training requirements, is a scaled back version of the SAE ARP5602 document designed to meet the requirements of the commercial air transport industry. Certification to the SAE ARP5602 document fulfills the requirements of ARINC Report 807. This document defines recommended general practices for training requirements of aerospace fiber optic systems. It is the intention of this document to outline proven training practices and general standards of workmanship for technicians engaged in aerospace fiber optic manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair for the air transport industry. It is also recommended that management and purchasing personnel receive fundamental training 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 proper use and interface of various cabin related IFE equipment. Compliance with ARINC Specification 808 allows each respective system to operate in concert when integrated with other relevant cabin equipment. ARINC Specification 808 defines standards for the aircraft 3rd Generation Cabin Network (3GCN), IFE Cabin Distribution System (CDS), wiring, connectors, power, identification codes, space envelopes, and mounting principles. Although some of these standards also apply to 3GCN wireless IFE systems, the overall 3GCN wireless IFE network specification is covered in ARINC Specification 820. The equipment itself is not a subject of this specification because it may be unique to the system manufacturer or marketplace-driven. Design guidelines are included for informational purposes as these guidelines impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment aboard the aircraft.


ARINC Standards 809-2 3GCN - Seat Distribution System

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This specification defines general architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for the proper installation and interface of various cabin equipment within the seats. Consistency with this specification allows each component installed on the seat to operate in concert when integrated with other relevant cabin type equipment. Standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In- Flight Entertainment System (IFES) equipment for the 3rd Generation Cabin Network (3GCN) associated with the seat are defined. This equipment consists of the headphone jacks (HPJ), passenger control unit (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 other electrical devices associated with the seat control/position mechanism. The related seat control/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 effectively integrating all the components of the seat.


ARINC Standards 809-2 3GCN - Seat Distribution System

This specification defines general architectural philosophy and specific design guidance for the proper installation and interface of various cabin equipment within the seats. Consistency with this specification allows each component installed on the seat to operate in concert when integrated with other relevant cabin type equipment. Standard electrical and mechanical interfaces of the In- Flight Entertainment System (IFES) equipment for the 3rd Generation Cabin Network (3GCN) associated with the seat are defined. This equipment consists of the headphone jacks (HPJ), passenger control unit (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 other electrical devices associated with the seat control/position mechanism. The related seat control/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 effectively integrating all the components of the seat.


ARINC Standards 810-3 Definition of Standard Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Physical Interfaces

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


ARINC Standards 811 Commercial Aircraft Information Security Concepts of Operation and Process Framework

The purpose of this document is to facilitate an understanding of aircraft information security and to develop aircraft information security operational concepts. This common understanding is important since a number of subcommittees and working groups within the aeronautical industry are considering aircraft information security. This document also provides an aircraft information security process framework relating to airline operational needs that, when implemented by an airline and its suppliers, will enable the safe and secure dispatch of the aircraft in a timely manner. This framework facilitates development of cost-effective aircraft information security and provides a common language for understanding security needs.


ARINC Standards 811 Commercial Aircraft Information Security Concepts of Operation and Process Framework

The purpose of this document is to facilitate an understanding of aircraft information security and to develop aircraft information security operational concepts. This common understanding is important since a number of subcommittees and working groups within the aeronautical industry are considering aircraft information security. This document also provides an aircraft information security process framework relating to airline operational needs that, when implemented by an airline and its suppliers, will enable the safe and secure dispatch of the aircraft in a timely manner. This framework facilitates development of cost-effective aircraft information security and provides a common language 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) standardization philosophy, provide comprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industry guidance.


ARINC Standards 812AP1 Standard Data Interfaces For Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Part 1, CAN Communications

The purpose of this specification is to define the general Galley Insert (GAIN)standardization philosophy, provide comprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industry guidance. Part 1 covers the Controller Area Network (CAN) data interface attachments, envelopes, and data content to be considered between all galley equipment using a Galley Data Bus as described within this Specification. This document is intended as the successor and replacement for ARINC Specification 812. This document contains significant improvements to CAN data interfaces.


ARINC Standards 812AP1 Standard Data Interferes For Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Part 1, CAN Communications

The purpose of this specification is to define the general Galley Insert (GAIN)standardization philosophy, provide comprehensive equipment interfaces, and disseminate the most current industry guidance. Part 1 covers the Controller Area Network (CAN) data interface attachments, envelopes, and data content to be considered between all galley equipment using a Galley Data Bus as described within this Specification. This document is intended as the successor and replacement for ARINC Specification 812. This document contains significant improvements to CAN data interfaces.


ARINC Standards 816-2 Embedded Interchange Format For Airport Mapping Database

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


ARINC Standards 816-2 Embedded Interchange Format for Airport Mapping Database

This document defines an open encoding format for airport databases which are loaded in airborne systems. This format, when designed and implemented, will enable a quick, ecomonic, and efficient use of Associated Airport Mapping Databases(AMDB). However, since industry does not require applications 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. This standard is an adaptation of SMPTE 259M, Serial Digital Interface, developed by the Society of Motion Picture 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 represents the consensus view of airlines, airframe manufacturers, avionic suppliers, and others who participated in the development of this standard. This document is based on ANSI Fibre Channel Audio Video (FC-AV) defined by ANSI INCITS 356-2002.


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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 services intended for both aircraft and cabin installations that will manage and maintain the NSS in a common way. This document describes methods for the aircraft to effectively communicate with ground-based information 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 services intended for both aircraft and cabin installations that will manage and maintain the NSS in a common way. This document describes methods for the aircraft to effectively communicate with ground-based information management systems.


ARINC Standards 822-1 Aircraft/Ground IP Communication

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


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

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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 a secure, authenticated manner using a uniform security framework. The security framework described herein is based on open international standards that are adapted to the ACARS datalink communications environment.


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

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


ARINC Standards 824 Onboard Mobile Telephony System (OMTS)

This document provides standards necessary to achieve interchangeability between equipment providers. Attachment 1 specifies an interconnection scheme by which aircraft can be wired to enable full interchangeability between OMTS products from different suppliers. Attachment 1 also specifies a minimum interface configuration which can be viewed as a desirable future implementation on new aircraft because of its potential for significant weight and space savings along with the possibility for less complex integration into the OEM production environment. The OMTS standard includes the physical interfaces, wiring, connectors, space envelopes, equipment chassis, unit co-location requirements, and power requirements. The basic functionality within each component of the OMTS is covered. Detailed functionality, protocols, and design parameters unique to each system supplier are not covered in this document. Design guidelines are included that impact the interfaces and installation of cabin equipment on board the aircraft.


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ARINC Standards 825-2 General Standardization of CAN (Controller Area Network) Bus Protocol 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 826 Software Data Loader Using CAN Interface

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


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 to line replaceable units (LRUs) on a CAN bus, as an alternative to ARINC Report 615A or ARINC Report 615. It is not intended to become the only possible CAN software loading alternative. It is intended for 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 other contents 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 any appropriate destination.


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

This standard describes the format for electronic distribution of aircraft software parts and other contents 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 any appropriate destination.


ARINC Standards 828-3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Standard Interface

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


ARINC Standards 828-3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Standard Interface

This standard describes the aircraft Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) interface from the perspective of the aircraft signal interface to the flight deck, typically installed as one or more physical connectors. The intent is to provide a standard electrical interface between a general purpose computing device/EFB and 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 regard to EMC. It is not intended to give advice on aircraft installation.


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ARINC Standards 833 Cabin Universal Wireless Distribution System (UWDS)

ARINC Specification 833 describes a system which provides wireless communication channels in the cabin. This system may reduce the installation and integration effort of multiple stand-alone wireless systems. In addition, it specifies the interface between multiple wireless systems to the Universal Wireless Distribution System (UWDS). Compliance with this standard enables common wireless distribution of disparate wireless system signals.


ARINC Standards 834-2 Aircraft Data Interface Function (ADIF)

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


ARINC Standards 834-3 Aircraft Data Interface Function (ADIF)

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


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ARINC Standards 835 Guidance for Security of Loadable Software Parts Using Digital Signatures

Airlines place a high value on aircraft information security. This document provides background and detailed technical information on existing methods to secure loadable software parts. A user should be able to implement their own tools and processes associated with these security methods if desired.


ARINC Standards 836 Cabin Standard Enclosures - Modular Rack Principle (MRP)

The principal objective of ARINC Specification 836 is to provide standardized packaging of cabin systems components. This standard is intended to enable simpler installation and maintenance of cabin equipment, resulting in time and cost reduction.


ARINC Standards 836 Cabin Standard Enclosures - Modular Rack Principle (MRP)

The principal objective of ARINC Specification 836 is to provide standardized packaging of cabin systems components. This standard is intended to enable simpler installation and maintenance of cabin equipment, resulting in time and cost reduction.


ARINC Standards 837 Design Guidelines for Aircraft Cabin Human Machine Interfaces

This purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the development of pixel-based and especially touch-screen-based human machine interfaces (HMIs) for aircraft cabin system applications.

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ARINC Standards 840-2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Application Control Interface (ACI) Standard

ARINC Specification 840 defines the Application Control Interface (ACI) protocol used by EFB software applications. The ACI establishes a means of communication that is standardized between the EFB Application Control Component (ACC) and the EFB software applications. The ACI protocol may be implemented several software layers residing in both the ACC and in each EFB application. To achieve 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 the ACC. This allows EFB applications to be developed independent of the EFB platform.


ARINC Standards 841 Media Independent Aircraft Messaging (MIAM)

The purpose of this document is to provide an industry standard for Media Independent Aircraft Messaging (MIAM) which permits the exchange of a large volume of data over Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) subnetworks or broadband Internet Protocol (IP) subnetworks.


ARINC Standards 842 Guidance for Usage of Digital Certificates

Newer generations of aircraft in production and use today are equipped with security applications that rely on digital certificates. It is expected that future aircraft will use certificates for increasing numbers of applications. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for key life-cycle management, which refers to the phases through which digital certificates and associated cryptographic keys progress, from creation through usage to retirement. The guidance is based on open international standards that are adapted to the aviation environment, recognizing that a typical commercial airplane has a long lifespan, its operational environment is highly complex and regulated, and multiple stakeholders operate ground-based systems that communicate with airplanes. Using a standardized and consistent

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key management approach, as proposed in this document, helps to reduce cost of design, implementation, and operation even across a heterogeneous fleet.


ARINC Standards 842 Guidance for Usage of Digital Certificates

Newer generations of aircraft in production and use today are equipped with security applications that rely on digital certificates. It is expected that future aircraft will use certificates for increasing numbers of applications. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for key life-cycle management, which refers to the phases through which digital certificates and associated cryptographic keys progress, from creation through usage to retirement. The guidance is based on open international standards that are adapted to the aviation environment, recognizing that a typical commercial airplane has a long lifespan, its operational environment is highly complex and regulated, and multiple stakeholders operate ground-based systems that communicate with airplanes. Using a standardized and consistent key management approach, as proposed in this document, helps to reduce cost of design, implementation, and operation even across a heterogeneous fleet.


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