The Top 3 Types of Information Typically Missing from DO-178C Plans
What are the most common things missing from DO-178C plans? A template can help. Continue Reading →
Live Chat Mar 30 & 31: Women in Aerospace Engineering
Tammy Reeve, President – Patmos Engineering Services and Airworthiness Certification Services, LLC will be joining the two Continue Reading →
Is it OK to Provide or Use Hardware COTS IP in Avionics Designs?
The use of commercial off-the-shelf intellectual property (COTS IP, also known as IP cores or Continue Reading →
How AMC/AC 20-189 Stops “Un-Accomplishment Summaries” in DO-178C or DO-254 programs
How Can the New AMC/AC 20-189 Help Manage Problem Reports in DO-178C and DO-254 Projects? Continue Reading →
The Overarching Properties initiative seeks to provide flexibility and efficiency in the certification process. “Overarching Continue Reading →
What is the Impact of AMC 20-152A on Your DO-254 Project?
I have some exciting news for all the companies, teams and engineers working on airborne Continue Reading →
The Implications of Order 8110.105A
The regulatory world is in constant flux. This is due to ongoing change in technology Continue Reading →
One of the things I see and hear is that we can “finish that certification Continue Reading →
Tool Controlled Artifacts and Evidence
Section 7 of DO-254 tells us “The configuration management process is intended to provide the Continue Reading →
What are Streamlining Processes?
This blog is a little different from my past ones. I was invited to participate Continue Reading →
A common inquiry from applicants is whether they have to do target testing, why, and Continue Reading →
Are Checklists Really Necessary?
No one really likes filling out checklists for reviews. So do you have to have Continue Reading →
Mistake 4: The Purpose of Traceability
The # 4 mistake is…Not Understanding the Purpose of Traceability. DO-254 is a requirements-based process. Continue Reading →
Mistake 3: Improper Retention of Verification Results
The #3 common mistake…Improper Retention of Verification Results DO-254 has several objectives related to verification, Continue Reading →
Mistake 2: Treating Configuration Management as an “End of Process”
The # 2 mistake is…Treating CM as an “End of Process” Activity DO-254 requires Configuration Continue Reading →
Mistake 1: Planning After the Fact
Don’t Make These Mistakes! The next few blogs are dedicated to discussing the top mistakes Continue Reading →
Nobody likes to wait for things they need. Waiting can be a waste of time, Continue Reading →
Process assurance is a really important role in a DO-254 program. If done well, it can Continue Reading →
Understanding the Reason for DO-254
Many times I hear engineering and management teams complain that DO-254 costs them a lot Continue Reading →