ETSO-C164

• ED Decision 2013/012/R found in: CS-ETSO Amdt 17 - European Technical Standard Orders (Oct 2026)

#### ETSO-C164 *ED Decision 2013/012/R* ##### Night Vision Goggles (NVG) **1 Applicability** This ETSO gives the requirements which Night Vision Goggles (NVG) that are manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking. **2 Procedures** 2.1 General Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, [Subpart A](#_DxCrossRefBm920220672). 2.2 Specific None. **3 Technical conditions** 3.1 Basic 3.1.1 Minimum performance standard Standards set forth in the RTCA DO-275, Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Integrated Night Vision Imaging System Equipment, dated 12/10/2001. 3.1.2 Environmental standard See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.1. 3.1.3 Software See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.2. 3.1.4 Airborne electronic hardware See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.3. 3.2 Specific 3.2.1 Failure condition classification See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4. Failure of the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of this ETSO has been determined to be a major failure condition. **4 Marking** 4.1 General Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2. 4.2 Specific If the night vision goggle includes airborne software, then the part number must include hardware and software identification. Or, you can use a separate part number for hardware and software. Either way, you must include a means for showing the modification status. **5 Availability of referenced document** See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3. [Amdt ETSO/8]