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DO-315 – MASPS for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA): IMA-Specific Design Assurance Training

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DO-315 – MASPS for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA): IMA-Specific Design Assurance Training by Tonex

DO-315 – MASPS for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) IMA-Specific Design Assurance Training

This specialized course delivers an in-depth understanding of DO-315, the Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards (MASPS) for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA). Participants will gain insights into how DO-315 enables safe, reliable, and scalable avionics system design while addressing rigorous certification requirements. The training emphasizes the role of DO-315 in enhancing cybersecurity through assurance activities that mitigate risks related to data integrity, system partitioning, and fault containment. As IMA systems become central to aircraft digital transformation, ensuring cybersecurity compliance and system trustworthiness is more critical than ever. Tonex equips professionals with the knowledge to meet these challenges effectively.

Audience:

  • Avionics Systems Engineers
  • Aerospace Program Managers
  • Certification and Compliance Specialists
  • Systems and Safety Engineers
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • IMA Integration and Verification Teams

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the scope and application of DO-315
  • Analyze MASPS requirements for IMA-based systems
  • Apply design assurance principles specific to IMA
  • Integrate partitioning and fault-tolerance mechanisms
  • Address cybersecurity implications in IMA design
  • Prepare for IMA system compliance and audits

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to DO-315

  • Overview of DO-315 Purpose
  • MASPS vs. MOPS Clarification
  • Importance in IMA Systems
  • Historical Context and Updates
  • Regulatory Recognition and Scope
  • Certification Stakeholder Roles

Module 2: IMA Architecture and Concepts

  • Modular Design Principles
  • Function and Module Segmentation
  • Communication Infrastructure Basics
  • Processing Resource Allocation
  • Time and Space Partitioning
  • Role in Cybersecure Operations

Module 3: DO-315 Assurance Requirements

  • Key Performance Standards
  • System Integrity Requirements
  • Partitioning Verification Criteria
  • Failure Containment Expectations
  • Environmental and EMC Standards
  • Assurance Level Classification

Module 4: Cybersecurity Considerations in IMA

  • Attack Surface Reduction
  • Secure Data Path Design
  • Isolation and Trust Boundaries
  • Compliance with DO-326A/ED-202A
  • Intrusion Detection Integration
  • Traceability in Secure Development

Module 5: Certification and Compliance

  • Relationship to DO-178C and DO-254
  • IMA-Specific Certification Steps
  • Audit Readiness Best Practices
  • Evidence Generation Strategies
  • Supporting Documentation Essentials
  • Regulatory Submission Tips

Module 6: Practical Implementation Guidance

  • Integrating MASPS in System Lifecycle
  • Trade-Offs in Design Assurance
  • Managing Interfaces and Dependencies
  • System Validation and Verification
  • Handling Non-Compliance Scenarios
  • Risk Mitigation Planning

Advance your expertise in avionics systems with Tonex’s industry-aligned DO-315 IMA training. Stay compliant, cybersecure, and ahead of certification demands—enroll today to shape the future of safe, modular avionics.

 

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