SAE AS5658

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines the editorial format and policies necessary for the publication of platform/subsystem Interface Control documents. The Common Interface Control Document Format Standard defines a common format for platform to subsystem interface documents to facilitate subsystem integration.

This aerospace standard specifies the common technical data sections for the Common Interface Control Document Format down to the third header level for the majority of sub-sections. The Common Interface Control Document Format Aerospace Standard provides a structured document format in appendixes supported by example paragraphs, drawings, etc.

The Platform/Subsystem Common Interface Control Document Format standardizes the document format to be utilized to define and document platform/subsystem interfaces. A common document format is desired to facilitate subsystem integration in new or already existing platforms.

This standard applies to new Platform/Subsystem Interface Control Documents, and may be applied to existing subsystem ICDs when they are being revised.