EN 9300-010:2026

• Abstract:

  This document provides an overview description for the recommended processes for archiving of model-based product data, (e.g. 3D CAD and PDM data). The detailed processes are described in additional process parts of the EN 9300 series.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 25-Aug-2026
• ICS: 01.110 - Technical product documentation
• ICS: 35.240.10 - Computer-aided design (CAD)
• ICS: 35.240.30 - IT applications in information, documentation and publishing
• ICS: 49.020 - Aircraft and space vehicles in general
• Technical Committee: ASD-STAN - Aerospace
• Drafting Committee: ASD-STAN/D 7/WG 1 - LOTAR Long Term Archiving and Retrieval of Digital Technical Product Data
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 26-Aug-2026
• Completion Date: 26-Aug-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN 9300-010:2026 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 010: Overview data flow

• Replaces: EN 9300-010:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 010: Overview Data Flow
• Effective Date: 14-Feb-2024
• Referred By: EN 9300-200:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 200: Common Concepts for LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of Product Structure Information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-100:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - Long Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 100: Common concepts for Long term archiving and retrieval of CAD 3D mechanical information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-120:2023 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D CAD and PDM data - Part 120: CAD 3D explicit geometry with graphic product and manufacturing information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-110:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR -LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 110: CAD mechanical 3D Explicit geometry information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-115:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 115: Explicit CAD assembly structure
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-007:2025 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 007: Terms and definitions
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-121:2023 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D CAD and PDM data - Part 121: Semantic representation of CAD 3D Explicit Geometry with Product and Manufacturing Information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-002:2018 - Aerospace series - LOTAR -LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 002: Requirements
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-007:2017 - Aerospace series - LOTAR -LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 007: Terms and References
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-125:2023 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 125: Explicit CAD assembly structure with Graphic Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI)
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-100:2026 - Aerospace series - LOTAR LOng-Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 100: Common concepts for long-term archiving and retrieval of 3D mechanical CAD information
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 9300-005:2017 - Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 005: Authentication and Verification
• Effective Date: 02-Sep-2026

Overview

EN 9300-010:2026 is a key document within the Aerospace series focused on LOTAR (LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval) of digital technical product documentation, with a specific emphasis on 3D, CAD, and PDM data. Issued by CEN, this standard provides a comprehensive overview of the recommended data flow processes essential for the reliable, long-term management of model-based product data in aerospace and other industries. While EN 9300-010 offers high-level guidance and a framework for archiving processes, detailed procedures are published in other parts of the EN 9300 series.

This standard facilitates compliance, traceability, and digital continuity by standardizing how critical product data is archived and retrieved over extended periods, supporting industry needs for robust digital data management.

Key Topics

• Data Flow Phases: EN 9300-010 outlines the phases involved in archiving and retrieval, including:

  • Data generation
  • Data preparation and verification
  • Ingest (entry of data packages into the archive)
  • Archival storage and preservation
  • Retrieval and data usage
  • Removal and disposal of archived data
  • Ingest of pre-existing data

• Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Archive: The managed repository handling key functions such as administration, data management, ingest, and storage.
  • Producer: The entity or individual responsible for submitting product data for archiving (commonly designers, engineers, or organizations using PLM, ERP, or MBSE systems).
  • Consumer: Users or systems retrieving and utilizing preserved information (such as engineers, suppliers, regulators, and customers).

• Information Packages:

  • SIP (Submission Information Package): Prepared by the producer, containing native data, validation properties, and metadata.
  • AIP (Archival Information Package): Created by the archive for long-term storage, includes conversion to stable formats, digital signatures, and metadata.
  • DIP (Dissemination Information Package): Generated on request for consumers, adapted to the target system requirements.
  • Copies of AIP and legacy data conversion processes are also addressed.

Applications

EN 9300-010:2026 is vital in any sector requiring dependable long-term digital archiving and retrieval of complex product data, especially where compliance, certification, and traceability are essential. Key applications include:

• Aerospace engineering: Ensuring 3D CAD, PDM files, and related documentation are preserved for the entire lifecycle of aircraft, spacecraft, or aerospace components.
• Manufacturing industries: Supporting regulatory requirements and quality management by maintaining technical product documentation for decades.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM): Integrating standardized digital archiving within broader PLM strategies for enhanced interoperability.
• Supply chain and maintenance: Facilitating data access for manufacturers, maintenance teams, and regulatory authorities, improving operational efficiency and product safety.

Industries such as automotive, rail, shipbuilding, nuclear, and energy also benefit from standardized archiving processes to support innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation initiatives.

Related Standards

EN 9300-010 acts as an introductory framework, with detailed guidance found in related standards:

• EN 9300-011: Reference process for data preparation
• EN 9300-012: Reference process for ingest procedures
• EN 9300-013: Reference process for archival storage methods
• EN 9300-014: Reference process for retrieval processes
• EN 9300-015: Reference process for removal and data disposal

Additional applicable standards include:

• ISO 14721 (OAIS): Open Archival Information System reference model
• ISO 10303 series: Product data representation and exchange (STEP)
• ISO 16792 & ISO 1101: Digital product definition and geometric tolerancing
• ASME Y14.5 & Y14.41: Dimensioning, tolerancing, and digital product definition practices

Organizations implementing LOTAR standards help ensure digital continuity, data authenticity, and long-term value from their technical product documentation, meeting both current and emerging industry requirements.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Aeronavtika - LOTAR - Dolgotrajno arhiviranje in iskanje digitalne tehnične
dokumentacije o izdelkih, kot so podatki o 3D, CAD in PDM - 010. del: Pregled
podatkov
Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical
product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 010: Overview data flow
Luft- und Raumfahrt - LOTAR - Langzeit-Archivierung und Bereitstellung digitaler
technischer Produktdokumentationen, wie zum Beispiel von 3D-, CAD- und PDM-Daten -
Teil 010: Übersicht des Datenflusses
Série aérospatiale - LOTAR - Archivage Long Terme et récupération des données
techniques produits numériques, telles que CAD 3D et PDM - Partie 010 : Vue générale
du flux de données
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 9300-010:2026
ICS:
01.110 Tehnična dokumentacija za Technical product
izdelke documentation
35.240.10 Računalniško podprto Computer-aided design
snovanje (načrtovanje, (CAD)
oblikovanje) (CAD)
35.240.30 Uporabniške rešitve IT v IT applications in information,
informatiki, dokumentiranju in documentation and
založništvu publishing
49.020 Letala in vesoljska vozila na Aircraft and space vehicles in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 9300-010
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 35.240.10; 49.020 Supersedes EN 9300-010:2018
English Version
Aerospace series - LOTAR - LOng Term Archiving and
Retrieval of digital technical product documentation such
as 3D, CAD and PDM data - Part 010: Overview data flow
Série aérospatiale - LOTAR - Archivage long terme et Luft- und Raumfahrt - LOTAR - Langzeitarchivierung
récupération des données techniques produits und -bereitstellung digitaler technischer
numériques, telles que CAO, 3D et PDM - Partie 010 : Produktdokumentationen, wie zum Beispiel von 3D-,
Vue générale du flux de données CAD- und PDM-Daten - Teil 010: Übersicht des
Datenflusses
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 July 2026.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Applicability . 5
5 Overview of data flow . 6
6 Detailed process steps description . 7
6.1 Data preparation . 7
6.2 Ingest . 7
6.3 Archival storage . 7
6.4 Retrieval . 7
6.5 Removal . 8
6.6 Ingest of pre-existing data . 8
7 Data descriptions . 8
7.1 Involved roles . 8
7.1.1 General. 8
7.1.2 Archive . 8
7.1.3 Producer . 9
7.1.4 Consumer . 9
7.2 Involved data . 9
7.2.1 General. 9
7.2.2 Submission information package (SIP). 9
7.2.3 Archival information package (AIP) . 9
7.2.4 Dissemination information package (DIP) . 10
7.2.5 Copy of the AIP . 10
Annex A (informative) Acronyms . 11
Bibliography . 12

European foreword
This document (EN 9300-010:2026) has been prepared by ASD-STAN.
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2027, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2027.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 9300-010:2018.
EN 9300-010:2018:
— complete revision.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
This document was prepared jointly by AIA, Association of Aerospace and Defence Industries of Europe
– Standardization (ASD-STAN), PDES, Inc., and the prostep ivip Association.
The PROSTEP iViP Association is an international non-profit association in Europe. For establishing
leadership in IT-based engineering it offers a moderated platform to its nearly 200 members from
leading industries, system vendors and research institutions. Its product and process data
standardization activities at European and worldwide levels are well known and accepted. The
PROSTEP iViP Association sees this standard and the related parts as a milestone of product data
technology.
PDES, Inc. is an international non-profit association in USA. The mission of PDES, Inc. is to accelerate the
development and implementation of the ISO 10303 series, enabling enterprise integration and PLM
interoperability for member companies. PDES, Inc. gathers members from leading manufacturers,
national government agencies, PLM vendors and research organizations. PDES, Inc. supports this
document as an industry resource to sustain the interoperability of digital product information,
ensuring and maintaining authentic longevity throughout their product lifecycle.
Readers of this document should note that all standards undergo periodic revisions and that any
reference made herein to any other standard implies its latest edition, unless otherwise stated.
The Standards will be published under two different standards organizations using different prefixes.
ASD-STAN will publish the standard under the number EN 9300–xxx. AIA will publish the standard
under the number NAS 9300–XXX. The content in the EN 9300 series and NAS 9300 series will be the
same. The differences will be noted in the reference documentation (i.e. for EN 9300 Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing will be referenced in ISO 1101 and ISO 16792, and for NAS 9300 the
same information will be referenced in ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.41). The document formatting etc.,
will follow that of the respective editorial rules of ASD-STAN and AIA.
Regulations
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host nation codes and laws.
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1 Scope
This document provides an overview description for the recommended processes for archiving of
model-based product data, (e.g. 3D CAD and PDM data). The detailed processes are described in
additional process parts of the EN 9300 series.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 9300-007, Aerospace series — LOTAR — LOng Term Archiving and Retrieval of digital technical
product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data — Part 007: Terms and definitions
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 9300-007 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in st
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