RTCA DO-254 / EUROCAE ED-80, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware Practical Workshop by Tonex
This workshop provides a deep understanding of RTCA DO-254 / EUROCAE ED-80, the standard for airborne electronic hardware. Participants learn the key processes, certification requirements, and best practices for compliance. The course covers design assurance levels, verification methods, and documentation strategies. It also addresses regulatory expectations and common challenges in hardware development for avionics. Experts guide attendees through practical applications, ensuring a clear grasp of compliance and implementation. Ideal for professionals working with safety-critical airborne systems, this course equips participants with the knowledge needed to meet industry and regulatory requirements effectively.
Audience:
- Avionics engineers
- Hardware design professionals
- Compliance and certification specialists
- Aerospace project managers
- Systems engineers
- Quality assurance professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand DO-254 / ED-80 design assurance principles
- Learn hardware lifecycle processes and compliance strategies
- Explore verification and validation methods for certification
- Address regulatory challenges and industry expectations
- Develop documentation to support hardware approval
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to DO-254 / ED-80
- Overview of DO-254 / ED-80 and its purpose
- Role of design assurance in airborne hardware
- Regulatory authorities and compliance requirements
- Key definitions and terminology
- Relationship with other aviation standards
- Importance of safety-critical hardware
Module 2: Design Assurance Levels (DALs) and Certification Pathway
- Definition and classification of DALs
- Impact of DALs on hardware development
- Certification requirements for different DALs
- Key challenges in meeting design assurance levels
- Industry examples and case studies
- Understanding regulatory audits and approvals
Module 3: Hardware Development Life Cycle
- Phases of the airborne hardware development process
- Planning and documentation best practices
- Role of traceability in hardware development
- Importance of configuration management
- Design reviews and their significance
- Industry expectations for life cycle management
Module 4: Verification, Validation, and Testing
- Verification planning and objectives
- Compliance testing for DO-254 certification
- Hardware validation strategies
- Challenges in verification for safety-critical hardware
- Test documentation and regulatory expectations
- Effective review and approval of test results
Module 5: Documentation and Compliance Strategies
- Required documents for DO-254 compliance
- Creating a hardware verification plan
- Importance of process assurance and traceability
- Best practices for audit readiness
- Common mistakes in compliance documentation
- Structuring documentation for certification success
Module 6: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices in DO-254 Compliance
- Common compliance challenges in airborne hardware
- Addressing gaps in hardware development processes
- Industry best practices for successful certification
- Lessons learned from past certification failures
- Risk management and mitigation strategies
- Continuous improvement for DO-254 compliance
Join Tonex’s RTCA DO-254 / EUROCAE ED-80 Workshop to gain practical insights into airborne electronic hardware compliance. Enhance your expertise, understand regulatory requirements, and improve certification readiness. Enroll today!