Flying on an aircraft with an incorrect aircraft technical configuration can cause unexpected system behaviors that could lead to an accident or a serious incident. This can occur when an aircraft is dispatched with a computer standard that is not authorized to be installed on that aircraft. Incorrect technical configuration or documentation can also create inconsistency between the documentation and the actual aircraft technical configuration.
This article recalls the key aspects of technical configuration management. It highlights the importance of checking the Part Number (P/N) of the software installed on data loadable computers and describes the tools that Airbus has developed to help Operators make sure that they install the appropriate P/N on their aircraft.
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