Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
DO-178(), originally published in 1981, is the core document for defining both design assurance and product assurance for airborne software. The current version, DO-178C, was published in 2011 and is referenced for use by FAA’s Advisory Circular AC 20-115D.
DO-178() Documents & Supplements
Explore the flexibility of the DO-178C Process by using the Software Supplemental Standards.
DO-331, DO-332 and DO-333 are intended to be used with either DO-178C or DO-278A to add, modify or delete content in the core documents as it relates to the specific technologies. Below are links to the RTCA store for each document.
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DO-278A
Software Integrity Assurance Considerations for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems
See in StoreRTCA Software Supplemental Documents
In addition to the core software process documents used through aviation development, RTCA has produced three supplemental documents to enhance your software process when using Model Based Development (DO-331), Object Oriented Programing Languages (DO-332), or Formal Methods (DO-333) as part of your software lifecycle. For software processes when building your tools, DO-330 can help streamline your development cycle.
DO-332
Object Oriented Technology & Related Techniques Supplement to DO-178C and DO-278A
See in StoreSpecial Committee - SC-240: Topics on Software Advancement
SC-240Resources
Issue papers highlighting the aspects of the software document suite for interested developers.
ERRATA for software documents
Updates to Software & Hardware Standards
VIDEO on using the Supplements: Pathways to Success and Pitfalls to Avoid
VIDEO on software needs for new entrants: Paving the Way to Autonomous Flying
Hardware Documents
DO-254
Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware. The FAA recognizes RTCA DO-254 as an acceptable means of compliance for hardware design practices in AC 20-152A.
See in StoreDO-297
Integrated Modular Avionics Development Guidance and Certification Considerations. The FAA recognizes DO-297 as a method to design and develop integrated computing avionics systems in AC 20-170.
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