ARINC REPORT 663-1-2011 PDF

Full title and description

St ARINC REPORT 663-1-2011 — Data Requirements for Avionics Component Maintenance. This ARINC information report defines the technical-data, documentation and data-delivery expectations that OEMs should provide to airline customers to support avionics component maintenance (levels 1–3), including test, repair and recertification information, and minimum data requirements to support in-shop (level 3) maintenance decisions and activities.

Abstract

ARINC Report 663-1:2011 sets out recommended content, format and minimum content elements for component technical data delivered by OEMs to operators and MRO organizations. The report clarifies the distinction between maintenance levels, specifies the documentation needed to support decisions about repair versus replace, describes required test information, and lists data items such as MTBF projections, repair options, unit costs, modification potential and test/diagnostic requirements.

General information

• Status: Current / Active.
• Publication date: June 2011 (commonly listed as 1 June 2011 / June 2011).
• Publisher: ARINC (issued via ARINC Industry Activities / SAE‑ITC listing).
• ICS / categories: 49.090 — On-board equipment and instruments (avionics maintenance data).
• Edition / version: Release 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 44 pages.

Scope

This report applies to component-level avionics maintenance data and documentation requirements — not aircraft-level maintenance instructions. It is intended to enhance and complement ATA documentation practices (for example ATA iSpec 2200 / ATA 100 conventions) by defining the minimum technical-data content and format that supports operator decision-making and performance of level‑3 (shop) maintenance on avionics components. The scope covers radios, computers, electrical accessories and instruments within the remit of the Avionics Maintenance Committee.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and differentiation of maintenance levels 1–3 and associated data needs (test, repair, recertification).
• Minimum OEM documentation content and recommended formats to be delivered to customers.
• Required test procedures, diagnostic steps and test-equipment/data requirements to support in-shop repairs.
• Data elements to support repair decisions: projected MTBF, repair processes, modification potential, unit cost and alternative repairs.
• Data management and information-delivery recommendations to align with airline and MRO workflows.

Typical use and users

Primary users are avionics OEM documentation teams, airline maintenance planners, MRO organizations, technical publications groups, component repair shops and procurement/airworthiness engineers who require standardized data to evaluate repairability, establish shop test procedures, and support sustainment planning. Regulatory or continuing airworthiness staff may also consult the report when specifying contractual data deliverables from suppliers.

Related standards

This report is intended to complement and be used alongside ATA iSpec 2200 (formerly ATA 100) for technical publications formatting and content. It sits within the ARINC report series for avionics and component documentation; users commonly reference relevant ARINC specifications and SAE/industry MRO guidance when implementing the recommendations.

Keywords

Avionics maintenance data, component maintenance, technical data requirements, OEM documentation, level-3 maintenance, test procedures, MTBF, MRO, ATA iSpec 2200, ARINC report 663-1.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ARINC Report 663-1:2011 is an ARINC information report that specifies data and documentation requirements for avionics component maintenance to support operator and MRO decision-making and shop repair activities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers minimum content and format for OEM technical data needed to perform and decide upon component-level maintenance (levels 1–3), including required test procedures, diagnostic data, repair information, MTBF and other decision-support items. It does not replace aircraft-level maintenance manuals.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Avionics OEMs preparing component documentation, airlines and MRO organizations planning and performing shop-level repairs, technical publications groups, procurement and airworthiness engineers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in June 2011 (Release 1), the report is listed as current/active in standard-distribution catalogs. Users should confirm with their standards subscription or ARINC/SAE‑ITC distribution channel for any updates or revisions beyond the 2011 release.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is an ARINC report (663 series entry) and is intended to be used alongside other ARINC reports and industry publications (for example ATA iSpec 2200) that together address avionics documentation and maintenance data practices.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Avionics component maintenance, technical data, OEM documentation, MRO, test procedures, MTBF, level-3 maintenance, ATA iSpec 2200, ARINC report.