ConsuNova Training: DO-178C & DO-254: Oct 27-29, Gatwick/UK

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We are thrilled to bring back our live avionics training this fall! To celebrate the return of our in-person instruction, we’re combining two of the most fundamental topics in avionics, DO-178C and D0-254. This upcoming 3-day course runs October 27-29 and combines hands-on workshops and Q&A sessions to give you practical knowledge and wide-ranging expertise for any aerospace project need, regardless of size or scope. Topics will include: DO-178C Structural Coverage & DO-254 Elemental Analysis WCET and Multi-core (CAST-32A) Issues (AMC 20-193) AEH Compliance to AMC 20-152A DO-254 COTS Compliance DO-330 Tool Qualification DO-254 and DO-178C Compliance Audits and SOIs- Continue Reading > > >

ConsuNova Webinar: Avionics Project Estimation Strategies

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Accurate estimates are one of the most critical aspects of successful avionics projects. Without them (and the data that backs them up), you won’t know what the right direction is for you, your team or your project. With them, you get a comprehensive plan that allows you to ensure efficient execution and best manage potential risks. So, if you don’t like massive delays, unforeseen costs, or complete project failures, then join our webinar!  In ConsuNova’s upcoming webinar, Avionics Project Estimation Strategies, Martin Beeby, Head of Advanced Avionics Systems at ConsuNova, and Reza Madjidi, CEO and FAA DER at ConsuNova, will share key Continue Reading > > >

Preparing for Growth: How DO254 Will help You Meet Future Demands

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Chock-full of market fluctuations, the unusual series of unfortunate events of 2020 have affected the financial forecasts of every industry and business. Though those forecasts have been revised and re-revised throughout the year, it’s clear that a 2021 (and beyond) rebound is expected in most markets, and aerospace is no exception. Prior to Covid, average growth was expected to be around 2% a year for the next 20 years. Though it’s true that efforts from virtually every nation on Earth have created short term slow downs, virtually all of the industries and services that support the aerospace market are projected to rise in 2021 as the Continue Reading > > >

How ARP 4754A Can Help Us Reopen Safely

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Stressful. Unprecedented. Downright annoying.   Countless, occasionally more colorful words have been used to describe the (as of this article’s publication) ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, though likely everyone would agree that this global crisis has been, in a word, “disruptive.” After ~6 months of disruption, people are just now going back to their places of business, education and recreation, and hopefully starting the return to an “old normal.” For organizations and institutions around the world, a meticulously detailed and well-crafted plan that helps everyone get “back to work” safely is the mission critical asset of reopening and returning to pre-Covid time. That’s Continue Reading > > >

Top Four Reasons You Need DO-254 Training

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Modern aircraft are wondrous feats of engineering that make use of complex networks of components, systems and materials. To ensure these machines can safely carry people and property across the globe, their hardware systems must be carefully designed, evaluated and certified before becoming a “live” part of the system of systems that is an airplane. That’s where DO-254 comes in to play.   DO-254 is an objective-driven and process-oriented safety standard used to evaluate the simple, advanced and complex electronics in aircraft. We’ve covered the full range of processes and procedures that make up DO-254 guidelines in other articles, so, in this piece we address how and why the standard is Continue Reading > > >

Combined DO-178C Training and DO-330 Training Nov 2019

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Applying Optimized DO-178C Practices    1- DO-178C Design Assurance and Relationship with ARP-4754A/4761. 2- DO-178C PSAC explanation in detailed. 3- Optimized DO-178C process planning (SDP and impact Lifecycle decisions). 4- DO-178C Development Process, Traceability & Development Best Practices. 5- Explanation of DO-178C Testing and Structural Coverage and how to craft SVP. 6- Impact of DO-178C Integral Process (SCMP and SQAP). 7- DO-178C Industry Facts and Compliance cost drivers. 8- Differences and Challenges between DO-178B and DO-178C.   Understand and Fine-tune DO-178C Engineering Challenges 1- Parameter Data Items and Requirement Workshop. 2- DO-178C Data Coupling & Control Coupling Analysis by test. Continue Reading > > >

New DO-178C Training Opportunities November 13-14 in Bristol, UK

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ConsuNova announces new DO-178C Training and DO-254 Training opportunities. With more than 2,500 attendees registerd to attend over the next 10 weeks, the new dates and locations added for 2018 include July 25-26 in San Diego, CA and November 13-14 in Bristol, UK. Register now to get proven optimized and practical Avionics Training and Workshops.   Reza Madjidi, ConsuNova CEO and FAA Consulting DER, adds “Whether DO-178C military compliance or commercial certification, the goal is the same; how to achieve DO-178C & DO-254 in an “optimized” way. ConsuNova’s reputation has led to its 2018 selection by a leading European defense Continue Reading > > >

New DO-178C Training Opportunities July 25-26 in San Diego, CA

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ConsuNova announces new DO-178C Training and DO-254 Training opportunities. With more than 2,500 attendees registerd to attend over the next 10 weeks, the new dates and locations added for 2018 include July 25-26 in San Diego, CA and November 13-14 in Bristol, UK. Register now to get proven optimized and practical Avionics Training and Workshops.   Reza Madjidi, ConsuNova CEO and FAA Consulting DER, adds “Whether DO-178C military compliance or commercial certification, the goal is the same; how to achieve DO-178C & DO-254 in an “optimized” way. ConsuNova’s reputation has led to its 2018 selection by a leading European defense Continue Reading > > >

DO-330 Understanding: Software Tool Qualification Considerations

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DO-330 is a set of considerations which can also be used outside airborne and ground based avionics systems.  It is not a supplement DO-178C & DO-278A like DO-331, 223, and 333. DO-330 was developed for the following reasons: Tools are different from the software developed using the tools and form a unique domain; therefore, tool-specific guidance for both tool developers and tool users is needed. Tools are often developed by teams other than those who use the tools to develop software. Typically, these tool development teams do not have software guidance backgrounds. Having a tool specific document helps tool development Continue Reading > > >

What is DO-254? Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware

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What is DO-254? DO-254, “Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware,” was realeased in 2000 and formally recognized by the FAA in 2005 via AC-152 as a means of compliance. It provides guidance for the design of Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) in airborne systems and equipment for use in aircraft or engines. DO-178 is the established software counterpart of DO-254. Functions are classified as either software or hardware, and governed by the processes provided by the guidance of either DO-178 or DO-254 accordingly. DO-254 Processes & Outputs The basic hardware design life-cycle processes are: The planning process. The hardware design Continue Reading > > >

Europe DO-178C/ED-12C Training and Workshops in 2016

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Practical DO-178C/ED-12C Training and Workshops Scheduled at Select European Technology Centers 14th – 15th November – London, UK 16th – 17th November – Madrid, Spain “Not just another basic DO-178C training session.” This is a practical, focused approach to understanding, implementing and successfully executing compliant plans, processes and required support data. A thorough understanding of the guidelines is important, but it is critical to understand how to efficiently satisfy the associated requirements. This training is designed to be fast-paced, dynamic, up-to-date, given by working industry experts with a shared goal: teaching attendees industry best practices that maximize efficiency in managing and delivering software under DO-178C. This workshop covers Continue Reading > > >

Reverse Engineering in DO-254

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In either Top Down or Reverse Engineering, the design traceability and elemental analysis (from DO-254 Appendix B) ultimately provide the evidence of completion for this task. Requirements Decomposition Prerequisites System Level Functional Requirements complete and baselined System Design Constraints Requirements Decomposition Objectives Complete decomposition of System Level Requirements into Hardware Requirements. Decomposition implies that the newly developed requirements are traceable to the System Level; the requirements traceability will be the verification that this task is complete. Capture of design specific Derived Requirements as needed to fully define the functions and performance. Derived Requirements are defined as requirements that will not Continue Reading > > >

Here are differences between a Requirement and a Constraint in DO-178C or DO-178C. DO NOT mix the two together!

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Requirements – Capture Features and Functions of a system or component. Constraints – Define the Non-Functional aspects of a system or component, such as restrictions on technology, resources or techniques to be used. Also Capture a requirement at the level where it will be tested. If the “requirement” cannot be tested at the level you are working, then it should be captured at a lower or higher level. Pay careful attention to the test aspects; capture any spinoff requirements for test stands or benches; so that when that time comes the test environment is ready. Capture the other decisions made at Continue Reading > > >

How to consider open source code in a DO-178C DAL-D project?

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This question was asked in one of LinkedIn Groups: DAL-D requires High level requirements to be verified, but does not require code review. If a Project requires to integrate code from an open source project for a codec or a real time system like linux. How shall this code be considered?  DO-178C does not have Objectives on source code, coding standards, or where it comes from.  The developer is free to use it. Shall it be reversed engineered in High level requirements and design?  It is best to create corresponding High Level Requirements.  DO-178C does not imposes creating design for Continue Reading > > >

Practical DO-178C / ED-12C Training opportunity (June 30, 2016: London / UK)

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This DO-178C training will help organizations understand and prepare for new processes and development activities needed to satisfy DO-178C. This event will address targeted DO-178C topics and efficiently deliver industry best practices. Attendees will receive: Understanding of DO-178C / ED-12C from a “How To” and “Why” perspective along with the following: FREE PSAC & PHAC templates available FREE Access to adviceGEAR Library adviceGEAR includes whitepapers, checklists, process templates, FAA CAST Papers and more DO-178C & its’ relationship to ARP-4754A / 4761 Industry best practices: from planning, to requirements, verification and passing CERT audits 20% early-bird discount ends 16th June 2016. Continue Reading > > >

How do you become a Designated Engineering Representative or DER?

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A DER is an individual, appointed in accordance with 14 CFR  183.29, who holds an engineering degree or equivalent, possesses technical knowledge and experience, and meets the qualification requirements of Order 8100.8D. A DER may be appointed to act as a Company DER and/or Consultant DER. Company DERs can act as DER for their employer and may only approve, or recommend approval, of technical data to the FAA for the company. Consultant DERs are individuals appointed to act as an independent (self-employed) DER to approve or recommend approval of technical data to the FAA. The followings are the General (but Continue Reading > > >

What is the Software SOI and how to pass EASA / FAA Audits?

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SOIs are Stages of Involvements and are the minimum gates that a Certification Authority (EASA or FAA) gets involved in reviewing a system or sub-system. With respect to Software there are certain guidelines to know for successful results showing DO-178C compliance. Under FAA Review: Software Order 8110.49: SW Approval Guidelines SW Job Aid: Review Guidelines Under EASA Review: Software EASA CM – SWCEH – 002: SW Approval Guidelines General notes to consider: 80% similar process between FAA / EASA FAA uses DERs to assist or perform the Audits EASA uses Panel 10 (experts of SW & AEH) FAA uses Job Aids Continue Reading > > >