What is BS EN 4817 - Passive UHF RFID tags about?
BS EN 4817 is a European standard on aerospace series which covers passive UHF RFID tags intended for aircraft use.
The scope of BS EN 4817 is to:
- Provide a requirements document for RFID Tag Manufacturers to produce passive UHF tags for the Aerospace industry.
- Identify the minimum performance requirements specific to passive UHF tags used on aircraft parts, accessed only during ground operations.
- Specify the test requirements specific to passive UHF tags for airborne use, in addition to EUROCAE ED-14 / RTCA DO-160 latest issue compliance requirements separately called out in BS EN 4817.
- Identify existing standards applicable to passive UHF tags.
- Provide a qualification standard for passive UHF tags which will use permanently-affixed installation on aircraft and aircraft parts.
Who is BS EN 4817 - Passive UHF RFID tags for?
BS EN 4817 on passive UHF RFID tags is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
- Passive UHF RFID tags manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 4817 - Passive UHF RFID tags?
The requirements for RFID tags to be used in the aerospace industry are very different from non-aviation uses. The parts identified by the RFID tags are high value items, which are often used for ten years or more. Reading and writing across a moderate distance, and over the life-spans of these tagged-parts, is expected to improve data accuracy and cost savings. Furthermore, the aerospace industry is subject to unique considerations regarding qualification, regulations, and safety, which are enforced by aviation authorities such as the EASA, FAA, etc.
These requirements, coupled with the relatively low manufacturing volumes, will drive up the per-part cost of tags developed for the aerospace industry. This will generate the need for a set of RFID tags specifically designed for use on aircraft.
Adherence to BS EN 4817 will decrease the development cost of these low-volume, high-capability RFID tags.
