Avionics Gap Analysis

ConsuNova ensures you meet FAA and/or EASA standards

Find and mind the gaps

We identify the compliance and standards gaps in your ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, DO-254, and DO-178C projects and processes and quickly close them.

Save time and reduce costs

We build an analysis detail report for cost-estimation into proposals to plan for a time- and cost-effective DO-254 or DO-178C project.

Expert analysis from industry pros

The expert ConsuNova engineering team has performed more DO-178 and DO-254 gap analysis than all of our competitors combined.

1. Understand Current Processes And Capabilities

First, we review the systems you have in place, the software and/or hardware you’re using, and any existing goals.

After review, we evaluate project architecture, platforms, and tool usage, and conduct interviews with key stakeholders.

Next, we perform a comprehensive analysis of project records and compile a key-findings summary for review.

2. Identify Issues and Gaps, and Learn Objectives

To start the second phase, we pinpoint the top certification roadblocks unique to FAA, EASA, or Military standards and guidelines.

A comprehensive project assessment is next, including COTS, RTOS, and tool usage. We then evaluate adequacy, quality and depth of technical data (design, REQ, etc.) and note any key findings.

Lastly, DO-178C & DO-254 process and practice gaps are recorded, and objectives—DO or ARP—are reviewed during analysis sessions.

3. Determine reusable project and process components and activities

At this stage, we work with you to determine and specify what data and/or processes can be reused for certification.

The applicability of alternative means of compliance are also noted and shared in review sessions.

Also, we review compliance negotiation and deviation and discuss best processes and next steps.

4. Create and Implement The “Close the Gaps” Strategy

We establish “quick wins” in the certification path and review in live sessions to make the project more cost- and time-effective.

Also in stage four, the top-level CERT is scheduled with all missing data.

Finally, we provide “SMART” solutions for all identified gaps, and we explain all program and compliance risks.