IEEE P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008
Use Standard for Software Interface for Maintenance Information Collection and Analysis (SIMCA): Exchanging Maintenance Action Information (MAI) Via the Extensible Markup Language (XML)
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P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008 is a technical draft standard for Software Interface for Maintenance Information Collection and Analysis (SIMCA), focused on exchanging Maintenance Action Information (MAI) via the Extensible Markup Language (XML). It addresses how maintenance data can be structured and shared in a consistent way across systems involved in equipment support, analysis, and records management. For organizations working with service data, this specification can help improve interoperability and reduce ambiguity in maintenance information exchange.
About P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008
P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008 defines a software interface approach for MAI exchange using XML, which is useful when maintenance records must move between different tools or databases without losing meaning. As a draft standard, it sits in the technical space where computing systems meet maintenance engineering, supporting more consistent handling of action reports, service events, and related analysis data. The document is relevant to users who need structured maintenance information for review, reporting, or downstream processing.
Where is P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008 used?
This standard is typically relevant in maintenance information systems that support equipment fleets, industrial assets, or complex engineered devices. It may be used where maintenance action information needs to be exchanged between software used by operations teams, reliability analysts, and support databases. Because the subject spans components, circuits, devices, and systems, the document can fit environments where electronic or electromechanical assets require traceable service records and consistent XML-based data interchange.
Importance in practice
In practice, P1636.2/D3, Aug 2008 helps create a clearer path for consistent maintenance data exchange, which can reduce interpretation errors and support better record quality. That matters for compliance, analysis, and procurement workflows that depend on reliable service histories. By standardizing how maintenance action information is represented, the document can support testing, lifecycle tracking, and performance review across different software tools. It also helps limit integration risk when maintenance data must be shared across teams or systems.
- SIMCA maintenance data exchange
- MAI representation in XML
- Structured service and repair records
- Interoperability between maintenance systems
- Support for analysis and traceability
- Publication Date: 2008
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Computing and Processing
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