BS EN IEC 62239-1:2018

What is BS EN IEC 62239‑1 - Electronic components management plan (ECMP) about ?

BS EN IEC 62239‑1 is the first part of an international standard used for process management for avionics. BS EN IEC 62239‑1 can be your best guide in preparing and maintaining the electronic components management plan.  

BS EN IEC 62239‑1 defines the requirements for developing an electronic component management plan (ECMP) to guarantee to customers that all the electronic components in the equipment of the plan owner is selected and applied in controlled processes compatible with the end application and that the technical requirements detailed in Clause 4 are accomplished. In general, the plan owner of a complete electronic components management plan (ECMP) is the avionics original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Although developed for the avionics industry, this process can be applied by other industrial sectors. 

Note1: SAE EIA-STD-4899 can be used to comply with the requirements of IEC 62239-1 where applicable (see Annex C), to enable the plan owner to harmonise its plan for both documents. 

Note2: BS EN IEC 62239‑1 provides an aid in the aerospace certification process. 

Who is BS EN IEC 62239‑1 - Electronic components management plan (ECMP) for ?

BS EN IEC 62239‑1 on process management for avionics is useful for: 

• Aircraft manufacturers 
• Aeronautical engineers  
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 62239‑1 - Electronic components management plan (ECMP) ?

Avionics are the electronic systems used in communicating, navigating the display and management of multiple systems.  

BS EN IEC 62239‑1 helps in identifying and choosing the components that are to be used in avionics. The technical requirements specified in BS EN IEC 62239‑1 helps in categorizing the component application processes which results in evaluating the performance of the components. BS EN IEC 62239‑1 enables you to maintain quality and performance throughout the production process. This component data is useful for end-users when they require any information regarding designing or manufacturing electronic components. BS EN IEC 62239‑1 process helps in maintaining the equipment configuration control that results in ensuring the compatibility of the components.  

By applying the guidelines of BS EN IEC 62239‑1 you can manufacture components that have enhanced durability and longevity.  

What’s changed since the last update ?

BS EN IEC 62239‑1:2018 supersedes PD IEC/TS 62239‑1:2015. BS EN IEC 62239‑1:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to PD IEC/TS 62239‑1:2015. These include: 

• Added references to SAE EIA-STD-4899, IECQ OD 3702, IECQ OD 3407-1, IEC TR 62240-2, IECQ component schemes, SAE AS6081, SAE AS6171, GEIA-STD-0005-1, GEIA STD 0008 
• Replaced Annex C (which was transferred into IEC TR 62240-2) with a cross-reference table to SAE EIA-STD-4899 rev C clauses/subclauses for guidance purposes only 
• Added the analysis of component technical erratum in 4.8.2 
• Updated Bibliography and reference documents