Description / Abstract:
General
This document is intended for use by manufacturers of aircraft,
engines and Electronic Engine Controls [EECs] as a component change
process and evaluation guideline. Its purpose is to provide an
effective means of managing the modification of electronic
hardware.
The process defined in this document is based upon:
• an understanding of the electronic component market evolution,
e.g.,
• obsolescence; lessons learned from the effects caused by the
introduction of electrical component changes in a service fleet
environment;
• industry best practice; and
• an understanding of the applicable regulations.
Purpose
The introduction of any design change to an Electronic Engine
Control system will carry a potential risk to the aircraft safety
and operability. The evaluation of the impact for any change can be
difficult to manage as it may require involvement of the EEC
manufacturer, the engine manufacturer and the aircraft
manufacturer, who must each support the showing of conformance to
all applicable certification standards.
Further complexity is brought about by the variety in the
quantity and quality of the original design data.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on how to
evaluate and classify a design change. It also provides a
definition of the coverage and depth of analysis necessary to
manage the risk of impact on aircraft safety and operability to a
satisfactory level.