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AeroSpace and DefenceIndustries Association of Europe
ASD Simplified Technical English
and its Maintenance
GroupOrlando Chiarello, Chairman
24 July 2009
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Simplified Technical English, Specification ASD-STE100 (formerly known as AECMA Simplified English, SE) has been in use since the early-1980s.
An ASD Standard used worldwide
This Controlled Language was initially applicable only to commercial aviation.
Now, ASD-STE100 is also a requirement for military Aerospace and Defence projects.
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Today, all the major ‘texts‘ for Maintenance Manuals, Data Modules and Service Bulletins applicable to commercial and military aircraft are written in ASD-STE100.
An ASD Standard used worldwide
Also, vendors of components for these aircraft have to produce their Component Maintenance Manuals and Data Modules in ASD-STE100.
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Why Simplified Technical English?
What is it?
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The Specification
SIMPLIFIED TECHNICAL ENGLISH
Specification ASD-STE100
European Community Trade Mark No. 004901195
International specificationfor the preparation of maintenance documentation
in a controlled language
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A Controlled Language created for the MAXIMUM benefit of the READERS
The Dictionary is restricted to approximately 900 words
Each word has a very carefully defined meaning
Each word has a specific selected part of speech
There is a set of easily-applied, writing rules (about 60)
It reduces language problems where English is not the first language
It makes the translatability of English texts easier
It can be used with minor adaptation in many different domains
“With Simplified English we may, at last, be on the threshold of making English logical and tidy.” (The Times, 13th April, 1987)
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Historical Background to ASD-STE1001979 - The Association of European Airlines (AEA) asked the “European Association of Aerospace Industries” (AECMA) to develop a “simplified” form of “technical” English, suitable for aircraft maintenance documentation.AECMA, through its Documentation Working Group (DWG), set-up a project group, the Simplified English Working Group (SEWG), to research the problem and provide a solution.1983 – 1986 After analyzing existing texts, a set of writing rules, a restricted dictionary and examples were defined. Also, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of America joined the project (one member representing AIA in the SEWG, supported by a wider National US Group).
1986 - First release of the SE Guide (AECMA Document PSC-85-16598).
1987 - The Airline Transport Association (ATA) of America, in its Specification 100 (the “Bible” for commercial aircraft support documentation) and ATA104 (Training) , made AECMA SE a mandatory requirement.
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Historical Background to ASD-STE100
1990-1995 – Intensive clean-up work (feedback from Users)
1995 - The SE Guide was re-issued, with many new features and the examples incorporated in the Dictionary (Issue 1, 15 Sep 1995). The SEWG became Simplified English MAINTENANCE Group (SEMG).
1997 – Airlines representatives joined the SEMG as Associate Members.
1998 – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of Canada joined the SEMG.
1998 - 2001 - Updates and amendments (Revision 1, 15 Jan 1998 and Revision 2, 15 Jan 2001).
2003 – S1000D Iss. 2.0 opened the SE usage to other domains (Land and Sea).
2004 – The SE Guide was completely revised (Issue 2, 15 Jan 2004).
1989 - AECMA issued Specification 1000D, International Specification for Technical Data Publications, Utilizing a Common Source Data Base, and made AECMA SE a mandatory requirement
Simplified Technical English
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Historical Background to ASD-STE100
2007 – Specification completely revised. European Community Trademark(Issue 4, 15 Jan 2007) included.
2005 – The Guide was released as Specification ASD-STE100. AECMA
2009 – ASD-STE100 presented at EASA Headquarters in Cologne.
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2008 – ASD-STE100 recommended as one of the best practice standard in the European Handbook for Defence Procurement (CEN WS10 framework, Life Cycle Management, Technical Documentation).
2009 – A FAA Representative attended the US STE Group Meeting in Wichita.
Issue 5 is being finalized and its release foreseen on 15 April 2010
became ASD. (Issue 3, 15 Jan 2005).
2007 – ASD-STE100 was given the Cover and Top Story in the AeroSafetyWORLD, the Journal of Flight Safety Fundation.
2008 – An article on ASD-STE100 appeared on the Financial Times.
2006 – Military representatives joined the STEMG as Associate Members.
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Issue 4: an historical event
ASD PRESS RELEASE (24 October 2006)ASD-STE100 SIMPLIFIED TECHNICAL ENGLISH HAS RECEIVED EUROPEAN COMMUNITY TRADEMARKBrussels, Belgium - ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English has received European Community trademark. “In practice this means that the good results we have achieved are now being acknowledged by an audience outside the aerospace industry. The Simplified Technical English specification ASD-STE100, represents groundbreaking work in standardization, which is in line with the European Commission work programmefostering an Innovation-Friendly Europe. And we hope this will help other industries in their standardization work,” says François Gayet, Director General ASD Europe.
ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, initially AECMA Simplified English, was developed to help the users of English-language documentation in the aerospace sector to understand what they read, particularly in multinational programmes. Since the first publication of the AECMA Simplified English Guide, other non-aerospace industries have adopted the principles of AECMA Simplified English for their own documentation.
The logo is shown below. The trademarked name and logo may not be used on any other document than the official copies of the ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English specification. The official ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English website is www.asd-ste100.org .
ASD Simplified Technical English™ is not only for those who do not have English as their native language, but also for those who do.
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Controlled grammatical structures and vocabulary – on which STE is based – have the purpose of producing texts that are easily understandable.
A key factor for Flight Safety improvement
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Maintenance errors can be dramatically reduced, thus reducing Human Factors risks.
The Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe, a champion of Simplified English, has devised a system that uses no more than 900 words. The Association's involvement demonstrates what often drives Simplified English: the need for safety.” (The Financial Times, 26th August, 2008)
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Distribution of the Specification
Users can get a copy of the Specification from:
http://www.asd-stan.org/sales/asdocs.aspPrice € 150,00
http://www.airlines.org/products/pubs/product-detail.htm?Product=10Price $ 140,00 ATA Members
$ 200,00 ATA Non-member
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Why the Simplified Technical English
Maintenance Group?
What does the STEMG do?
The STE Maintenance Group
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STEMG Terms of Reference
The STEMG MISSION is:
To control, develop and maintain the Specification ASD-STE100.
The STEMG has the following primary tasks:
To keep the Specification ASD-STE100 up to date and to improve it if necessary.
To process change requests (Change Forms) and take the appropriate amendment actions.
To report to the ASD CPSC on current activity as required.
To provide advice to users on the interpretation of the Specification ASD-STE100.
To control the production of electronic master files for output and distribution.
Promote ASD-STE100 in general.
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AIA - USAAIA-C - Canada
UK MODGerman Bundeswher
Royal New Zealand Navy
ASD SIMPLIFIED TECHNICAL ENGLISH MAINTENANCE GROUP (STEMG)
SAS
ASD MEMBER Countries
Associate Members - Militaries
Non ASD Member Countries
AIAD - ItalyGIFAS - FranceBDLI - GermanyATECMA - Spain
SAI - SwedenSBAC - United Kingdom
AAIG - Austria
Associate MembersAirlines
STEMG Structure
The STEMG representatives (known as “National Coordinators”) are nominated by their National Associations or Organizations and do not represent their own companies.
The National Coordinators are responsible for coordinating ASD-STE100 matters in their respective countries.
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STEMG Structure – ASD Member Countries
ITALY Orlando Chiarello (Secondo Mona S.p.A.) Chairman
FRANCE Shirley Blume (Airbus France, Toulouse)
AUSTRIA Claudia-Maria Hofbauer (Schiebel Elektronische Geraete)
GERMANY Duane Eilerston (Airbus Deutschland, Hamburg)
SPAIN Encarnacion Belmonte (Airbus Military, Seville)
SWEDEN Alexander Lowe (SAAB Aerosystems)
UK Maria Luisa Macdonald (AgustaWestland, Yeovil)
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STEMG StructureNon-ASD Member Countries
USA Rick Wojcik (Boeing)
CANADA Fred Primmer (Bombardier)
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STEMG Structure – AssociateMembers Airlines e Militaries
Scandinavia Robert McIntyre (SAS)
UK John Sweeney (UK MOD)
Germany Roland Südmersen (German Bundeswher)
New Zealand Stuart Wilkie (Royal New Zealand Navy)
The STEMG used to have in the past members (full or associate) from Swiss and Turkish Airlines, The Netherlands, Russia and South Africa. Membership request was received from Korea. Interest in possible future participation from Czech Republic, Brazil and Argentina.
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STEMG Structure - Reporting
Operations Commission
Customer &Product Support
Committee S1000DS2000M
ASD-STE100
S3000LS4000M
ASD Secretary General
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STEMG Operating Rules
Basic Rules and Procedures:The STEMG is chaired by a National Coordinator, elected by the existing group. Since the STEMG is an ASD Group, the position of the Chair (and Vice-Chair) is allocated to National Coordinators from the ASD membercountries. Users can raise queries to seek guidance and help in understanding of the ASD-STE100 principles and rules.Such queries – usually Change Forms – are directed to the STEMG.The STEMG will consider / discuss and decide on submitted ChangeForms at its meetings.On the basis of the Change Forms received and the subsequent assessments, the STEMG has the authority to release Issues of the Specification as and when required.Once the Specification is ready, the STEMG will produce the MASTER copy and deliver it to ASD-STAN and ATA for distribution.
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STEMG Meetings
STEMG meets normally:
Twice a year (Spring and Fall) and the meetings are hosted on rotation basis within the participating countries
Spring Meeting:
Main meeting, plenary, usually four days, all members
Fall Meeting:
Secondary meeting, usually two days, most members
ASD STEMG: currently 13 members26 years of activities (1983 – 2009)
61 Meetings in total!
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Please visit: www.asd-ste100.org
Please contact: [email protected]
Thank you for your attentionOrlando ChiarelloChairman of the ASD STE Maintenance GroupProduct Support Manager
SECONDO MONA S.p.A.Via Carlo del Prete, 1 – 21019 Somma Lombardo - Italy
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