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Considerations for the use of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Devices

Considerations for the use of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Devices. Friedhelm Runge +49 221 89990 4084 Friedhelm.Runge@easa.europa.eu. Technical Principle. A „Tag“ contains information associated to object A „Reader“ collects information from object

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Considerations for the use of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Devices

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  1. Considerations for the use of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Devices Friedhelm Runge +49 221 89990 4084 Friedhelm.Runge@easa.europa.eu 29. May 2006

  2. Technical Principle • A „Tag“ contains information associated to object • A „Reader“ collects information from object • A application links object to further information 29. May 2006

  3. Different Technologies • Passive RFID:Energy is provided by interrogator trough demodulation of the received signal. No internal power source. • Battery Assisted Passive (BAP):Power from internal battery => grater distance possible; transmission only from reader • Active RFID: active transmission from the RFID device 29. May 2006

  4. Potential Use • Aircraft parts marking • Freight, trolley identification • Baggage identification • Duty Free selling assistance • Access control • Security applications 29. May 2006

  5. Structure of the Document • Certification related matters + technical details in EASA Memorandum attached as Annex to clearly identify and separate responsibilities. • Operational aspects in TGL 41. 29. May 2006

  6. Boundaries • Policy only for purely passive devices. All others not permitted unless part of a certified installation. 29. May 2006

  7. EASA Position General • System comply with telecommunication regulation (may differ in various countries) • Emission of Radio Frequency Energy within the limits of ED-14E , Section 21 Category M • Frequency used outside aviation frequency band • No fire hazard 29. May 2006

  8. Aircraft Part Marking outside any airworthiness approval • Marking done only by experienced personal • Label not to change the component functionality • Label not to attract the attention of the cockpit crew • Label to be affixed under the applicable environmental conditions to avoid loose parts • Additional RFID labelling is not considered as change to an already approved part and does not invalidate the airworthiness approval. • Interrogation only on ground 29. May 2006

  9. Approved RFID systems • RFID is not the only means for marking • A demonstration of the system functionality is required under all operational conditions • The Reader may not adversely affect the proper function of any other aircraft system. 29. May 2006

  10. Operational Safety Aspects (general) • Purely passive devices, not permanently affixed to the aircraft = switched-off devices => TGL 29 => no specific requirements, if passengers belonging • RFID Devices to be used by the operator must meet EASA principles. A written confirmation of the vendor is requested , that they are purely passive devices, contain no batteries, conform to appropriate EN standard. 29. May 2006

  11. Operational Safety Aspects for Permanently Affixed Devices • Meet additional EASA requirements • Not to attract attention of occupants • When used for parts identification, a failure of the RFID device will not require unscheduled component removal as all required marking is still available. 29. May 2006

  12. Operational Safety Aspectsfor Reader operation • Reader conform to EN standard and easily to be switched off. • If not certified as part of the aircraft operation, use guidelines for portable transmitting devices (TGL 29, DO-294A) • For installed readers see manual • Risk to erase data from magnetic data storage. 29. May 2006

  13. Operations Manual • Procedure for the affixing of devices • Where and how to place on aircraft parts • Identify instances of improperly affixed devices within the Quality System • Procedures for the use of readers • Where and when to be used • Deactivation and stowage 29. May 2006

  14. Training Considerations • Background of use • Affixing aspects • Interrogation aspects • Intended function • Use on-board aircraft • Use on board aircraft in flight safety aspects 29. May 2006

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