Afuzion's Development Assurance Foundations for Avionics Certification: ARP4754A, DO-254, and DO-178C
This two-day training offers a hands-on, systems-first approach to understanding Development Assurance (DA) across ARP4754A, DO-254, and DO-178C. With a focus on practical implementation, the course addresses key regulatory drivers such as AMC 20-152A and AMC 20-193, FAA Advisory Circulars, and common industry gaps. Participants will explore Process Assurance, DAL distinctions, AEH definitions, tool qualification (DO-330), and Model-Based Development (DO-331), all through real-world examples.
Presented by: Dr. Kenneth R. Hebert, Director of Technology at AFuzion
Ph.D. in Computer Science with 40+ years in aerospace, NASA, and defense systems
Expert in DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A/B, ARP4761A and safety-critical process assurance
Renowned trainer and mentor with deep FAA, EASA, and CMMI experience
Course Objective:
This session is ideal for engineers, managers, and quality professionals aiming to build certifiable, audit-ready systems. It emphasizes not just what the standards say, but how to avoid common mistakes that delay compliance or increase cost.
Expanded Topics:
- Development Assurance principles across ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178C
- AMC 20-152A / 20-193 guidance, Advisory Circular relevance
- Tool qualification and model-based design challenges (DO-330 / DO-331)
- AEH classification and DAL implications: practical perspective
- Process Assurance, traceability, and lifecycle planning by DAL
- Real-world lessons: Top certification mistakes and how to avoid them