scope:

EDS describes the format for the exchange of aircraft software parts and other digital contents between business partners without requiring the use of physical media. These business partners include airlines, airframe manufacturers, avionics suppliers, modification sites, and simulation.

Analogous to the practices of packaging and distribution of physical parts, this standard applies the concept of a "crate" to offer secure packaging features for software parts and related digital content. This standard addresses:

• Design and construction of an EDS crate

• Packing an EDS crate with content

• Securing an EDS crate

• Validation of an EDS crate

Purpose of Document

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.