SimSoft Working Group

Rev:03ARINC 610 Analogy Article20. Fault Memory ClearFault Memory Clear is a requirement that the abnormal clearing of equipment FaultMemory be possible. If the equipment Fault Memory would normally only be clearablewith the aircraft in a maintenance configuration, the simulator functionality to be able toclear the memory when not in that maintenance configuration is required.So, consider Analogy Vehicle: Let’s assume it is being driven normally along a highwayand that Fault Memory Clear is asserted.• The vehicle’s on-board service interval computer resets back as though the vehicle isfreshly serviced;• The spare wheel that had been fitted because of a flat tyre [Engine Flame Out] isback in its holder. The on-board service interval computer, that notes when tyresfail, is reset back to no record of the failure.10 July 08 Page 25 of 28