IECQ electronic component management plan (IECQ ECMP) scheme

IEC Technical Committee 107: Process management for avionics, has published two standards in the IEC 62239 series: IEC 62239-1, which deals with the preparation and maintenance of an electronic components management plan, and describes the objectives to be accomplished by avionics manufacturers in managing electronic components in avionics systems; and IEC TS 62239-2, which deals with the preparation and maintenance of an electronic COTS assembly management plan.

An electronic component management plan is prepared by a manufacturer of aerospace electronic equipment, in accordance with IEC 62239-1 and IEC TS 62239-2. The plan documents the avionics manufacturer's baseline processes to manage COTS components. The processes documented in the plan satisfy high-level objectives, such as component selection, application, qualification, quality assurance, dependability, data management, and obsolescence management. After the plan is approved as compliant to IEC 62239-1 and IEC TS 62239-2, the plan owner is authorized to manage all aspects of the COTS components, in accordance with the plan. All components used in the plan owner's products must satisfy the requirements of the approved plan.

IECQ offers accredited third-party assessment of electronic component management plans, prepared to comply with IEC 62239-1 and IEC TS 62239-2.