MH/T 0003-2025 in English
VALIDProvisions on the numbering of civil aviation industry standards
- Issued on:2025-07-18
- Implemented on:2025-08-01
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| Standard No: | MH/T 0003-2025 |
| Document status: | VALID |
| Title in English: | Provisions on the numbering of civil aviation industry standards |
| Title in Chinese: | 民用航空行业标准编号规定 |
| Language: | English |
| File Format: | Electronic (PDF) |
| Delivery: | Via email within 1~3 business days |
| Issued on: | 2025-07-18 |
| Implemented on: | 2025-08-01 |
| ICS Classification: | 01.120-Standardization. General rules |
| Chinese Classification: | V00-Standardization and quality management |
| Professional Classification: | MH-Civil Aviation |
| Related Keywords: | civil aviation industry standard
civil aviation industry standards introduction standard revision background civil aviation industry standards standard numbering international civil aviation standard |
Introduction
Standard Revision Background and Technological Evolution
MH/T 0003-2025, a key regulatory document for standard numbering management in the civil aviation industry, is a comprehensive revision of the 1997 edition. This revision reflects the deeper alignment of civil aviation standardization work with the national standards system. Key technical changes include the removal of outdated definitions, an optimized numbering structure, and enhanced coordination with GB/T 1.1-2020. The standardization of the standard numbering system is of great significance for improving the management of civil aviation industry standards and promoting their implementation and application.
Detailed Explanation of Standard Number Composition
Analysis of Basic Composition Elements
Civil aviation industry standard numbers adopt the structure of "MH/T+serial number+year number", where:
| Composition Elements | Meaning Description | Coding Rules | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Code | Civil Aviation Industry Identifier | Fixed to "MH" | MH |
| /T Identifier | Recommended Standard | Required to add except for mandatory standards | /T |
| Professional classification number | Professional field to which the standard belongs | 1 Arabic numeral (0-9) | 4(Air Traffic Management) |
| Release serial number | Sequence number within the professional category | 3 Arabic numerals (starting from 001) | 050 |
| Year of standard | Year of release of the standard | 4 Arabic numerals | 2025 |
Analysis of professional classification system
The standard has established 9 major professional classification systems, covering all business areas of civil aviation:
| 2 | Flight Safety | Flight Safety, Operation Standards | Safety Critical |
| 3 | Flight Safety, Operation Standards | Safety Critical | |
| 4 | Flight Safety, Operation Standards | Safety Critical | Network Security | Network Security, Informatization, Data Security | Technology Intensive |
| 4 | Air Traffic Control Standards | Air Traffic Management | Control Priority |
| 5 | Airport Engineering | Airport Engineering, Operation (excluding Facilities and Equipment) | Engineering Oriented |
| 6 | Product Technology | Aviation Products, Components, Airport Equipment | Technical Standards |
| 7 | Ground Safety | Ground safety, security, emergency rescue, etc. | Comprehensive Guarantee |
| 9 | Other Standards | Unclassified Standards | Flexible Applicability |
Standard Number Management Requirements
Number Uniqueness Principle
The standard clearly stipulates that standard numbers must correspond to standards, ensuring that each civil aviation industry standard has a unique identity. This principle is crucial for standard traceability, reference, and implementation.
Numbering processing of standard review
A hierarchical processing mechanism is adopted for the numbering management of standards after review:
| Review results | Numbering processing | Technical points | Implementation impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continue to be valid | Numbering remains unchanged | Maintain original numbering system | No impact |
| Needs revision | Year number updated | In principle, only year number is updated | Version updated |
| Special renumbering | Renumbering | Complete recompilation under special circumstances | Standard reconstruction |
| Abolition | Cessation of use | Number withdrawal from circulation | Standard invalidation |
Application case analysis: MH/T 0003—2025 number analysis
Take this standard as an example: In MH/T 0003—2025:
- MH: Civil aviation industry standard code
- /T: Recommended standard identifier
- 0: Professional classification number, indicating the basic standard of the civil aviation industry
- 003: Publication serial number, indicating the third standard under the basic standard category
- 2025: Year of standard release
Suggestions for Standard Implementation
Suggestions for Standardization Work
Based on the new numbering regulations, it is recommended that all civil aviation entities:
- Establish a standard numbering management system: Develop internal standard numbering management procedures to ensure that all aspects of standard compilation and revision comply with regulations
- Strengthen the application of professional classification: Accurately identify professional classifications during the standard project establishment stage to avoid numbering problems caused by classification errors
- Improve the standard traceability system: Utilize the uniqueness of standard numbers to establish a complete standard lifecycle management archive
- Strengthen personnel training: Organize standardization staff to learn the new numbering regulations to improve the quality of standard compilation
Key points for technical implementation
Key areas of focus during implementation include:
- Correct use of section numbers when dividing standards
- Identification distinction between mandatory and recommended standards
- Regular handling of number changes during standard revisions
- Number archiving management after standard abolition
Prospects for Standard Development
The implementation of MH/T 0003-2025 will propel standardization work in the civil aviation industry into a new stage. With the rapid development of civil aviation technology and the deepening of international exchanges, the standard numbering system requires continuous optimization. Recommendations include:
- Exploring a docking mechanism with the international civil aviation standard numbering system
- Studying the intelligent management of standard numbers in a digital environment
- Improving the application of standard numbers in the standard information system
- Establishing a linkage mechanism between standard numbering and intellectual property protection

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