TS EN 9300-014

TS EN 9300-014 is part of the LOTAR aerospace series and focuses on the retrieval step for long-term archiving and later re-access of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data. It addresses how archived information is found again, recovered and distributed in a controlled way, so the emphasis is not only on preservation but also on dependable re-use of the archived engineering data.

What retrieval means for engineering data

In general technical terms, retrieval is the process of locating the correct archived data set, checking its identity and integrity, and making it available again to users or downstream processes. For 3D models, CAD definitions and PDM records, this matters because access must return the right version and its associated context, not merely a file with a familiar name. Checks such as digital signature verification or validation of archived data help support confidence that the retrieved package still reflects the preserved record.

Role within the LOTAR framework

Within the broader LOTAR framework, EN 9300-014 serves as a reference process description for the post-archival access phase. In practice, it sits after archive preparation, storage and validation activities and supports the ability to bring technical product information back into use when needed. This is particularly relevant in aerospace, where long-lived products depend on traceable engineering information, maintenance records and configuration control over many years.

• Secure retrieval of archived 3D and PDM data
• Search activities used to identify archived data elements
• Assurance steps related to digital signature checking and archive data validation
• Controlled dissemination of retrieved data packages