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DO-254 Hardware Design Data Package Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for compiling and organizing a complete hardware design data package for airborne electronic systems, ensuring compliance with RTCA DO-254 standard and facilitating the certification process.

DO-254 Hardware Design Data Package Checklist

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About This Checklist

The DO-254 Hardware Design Data Package Checklist is an essential tool for aerospace and defense organizations developing complex airborne electronic hardware. This checklist ensures that all necessary design artifacts and documentation are properly compiled and organized to meet the stringent requirements of the RTCA DO-254 standard. By implementing a comprehensive approach to design data management, companies can streamline the certification process, improve traceability, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. This checklist addresses critical aspects such as requirements documentation, design artifacts, verification results, and configuration management records, helping teams to effectively compile a complete and well-structured hardware design data package.

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Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Standard

DO-254 - Airborne Electronic Hardware

Workspaces

Hardware Design and Documentation Center

Occupations

Hardware Design Engineer
Documentation Specialist
Quality Assurance Engineer
Certification Engineer
Configuration Management Specialist
1
Is the design documentation complete and compliant with RTCA DO-254 requirements?

Select compliance status.

To ensure all necessary documentation is present for certification.
2
What is the current status of hardware configuration management?

Provide a brief summary of the configuration management status.

To assess if configuration management practices are followed.
3
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the traceability of requirements to design elements?

Rate the traceability from 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Excellent).

To evaluate the effectiveness of requirement traceability.
Min: 1
Target: 3
Max: 5
4
Is the certification package for the hardware design data available?

Select if the certification package is available.

To confirm readiness for certification.
5
Does the quality assurance process adhere to the RTCA DO-254 standards?

Select compliance status.

To verify that quality assurance practices are compliant with industry standards.
6
When was the last quality assurance review conducted?

Select the date of the last review.

To ensure regular reviews are being performed.
7
What is the current defect rate observed in the design documentation? (Defects per 100 units)

Enter the number of defects per 100 units.

To evaluate the quality of the design documentation.
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
8
What actions have been taken to improve quality assurance processes?

Provide a detailed description of the improvement actions taken.

To document ongoing quality improvement efforts.
9
Are the verification procedures compliant with RTCA DO-254 requirements?

Select compliance status.

To ensure that verification processes meet required standards.
10
What tools were used for the verification process?

List the verification tools employed.

To identify the tools utilized for verification.
11
What percentage of test cases were successfully covered during verification?

Enter the percentage of test case coverage.

To assess the completeness of the verification process.
Min: 0
Target: 90
Max: 100
12
When was the last verification activity completed?

Select the date of the last verification.

To ensure timely verification activities.
13
Is the traceability matrix complete and aligned with RTCA DO-254 standards?

Select compliance status.

To verify the completeness and accuracy of the traceability matrix.
14
Have all requirements been reviewed for compliance?

Select if all requirements have been reviewed.

To ensure that all requirements have undergone a thorough review process.
15
How many issues were identified during the traceability review?

Enter the number of issues found.

To assess the effectiveness of the traceability process.
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
16
What action items were generated from the traceability review?

Provide detailed action items identified during the review.

To document necessary follow-up actions.
17
Has the integrity of the design data been verified against established standards?

Select compliance status.

To ensure that the design data is accurate and reliable.
18
What version control measures are in place for the design data?

Describe the version control measures implemented.

To evaluate the effectiveness of version control practices.
19
How many data anomalies were identified during the integrity check?

Enter the number of anomalies detected.

To assess the quality and reliability of the design data.
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
20
When was the last data integrity check performed?

Select the date of the last integrity check.

To ensure regular integrity checks are conducted.

FAQs

The primary purpose is to ensure that all required design artifacts, documentation, and evidence are properly compiled and organized to demonstrate compliance with the RTCA DO-254 standard for airborne electronic hardware.

The package typically includes requirements documents, design specifications, schematics, HDL code, verification plans and results, safety analysis reports, tool qualification data, and configuration management records.

The main stakeholders include hardware designers, verification engineers, quality assurance personnel, certification specialists, and regulatory authorities who will review the package for compliance.

A well-organized package provides clear and traceable evidence of compliance with DO-254 objectives, facilitating efficient review by certification authorities and potentially reducing the time and effort required for approval.

The design data package should be continuously developed and updated throughout the hardware development lifecycle, with final compilation and organization occurring before submission for certification review.

Benefits

Ensures compliance with DO-254 documentation requirements

Improves traceability between design artifacts and certification objectives

Streamlines the certification review process

Enhances overall quality and completeness of hardware design documentation

Facilitates efficient design reviews and audits