DO-178C Compliance Audits

Keep your Avionics software development lifecycle aligned with industry standards at every stage.

Take Charge of Your DO-178C Compliance

DO-178C Compliance Audits focus on verifying Avionics software development processes to meet the objectives outlined in DO-178C. While certification audits typically occur near the end of a project to gain formal regulatory approval, compliance audits occur at multiple stages—acting as checkpoints to confirm your processes and artifacts are on track.

ConsuNova takes a proactive, integrated approach to DO-178C Compliance Audits. Our experts collaborate with you throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring each milestone meets or exceeds Avionics safety standards. With a focus on efficiency and traceability, we minimize the risk of non-compliance and position your project for success when it’s time for full certification.

DO-178C Compliance

Mitigate Risks

Detect and resolve issues in requirements, design, and verification phases before they become costly with consistent compliance reviews.

Ensure Quality & Safety

Maintain the reliability of the software used in your critical Avionics systems and enhance product quality by adhering to DO-178C standards from day 1.

Reduce Rework & Delays

Ensure each development milestone aligns with DO-178 and lower the likelihood of last-minute surprises during final audits.

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“ConsuNova has been an invaluable resource for our DO-178C compliance. Their deep knowledge of DO-178C requirements and architecture development through to verification and validation are second to none.”

Robert C. | Program Manager, Areté

ConsuNova’s Complete DO-178C Compliance Methodology

1. Planning & Standards Alignment

  • Review your Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Verification Plan (SVP), and other lifecycle plans.
  • Ensure that Design Assurance Levels (DAL) align with product criticality.

2. Requirements Management

  • Check if requirements are complete, consistent, and traceable throughout the project.
  • Verify that high-level and low-level requirements link correctly to design and test artifacts.

3. Design Consistency

  • Assess how well your design documents reflect the intended functionality.
  • Confirm that design reviews, coding standards, and architecture decisions align with DO-178C objectives.

4. Verification and Validation Process

  • Examine the coverage analysis, test procedures, and test results for thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Confirm that anomalies are documented, tracked, and resolved.

5. Configuration Management & Quality Assurance

  • Evaluate version control practices, baseline management, and release procedures.
  • Check QA activities for consistent oversight across the project lifecycle.

6. Traceability & Documentation

  • Ensure that end-to-end traceability exists from requirements to final test results.
  • Confirm that all artifacts are readily accessible and meet DO-178C documentation requirements.

Take your project to new heights

Discover how our targeted gap analysis, actionable recommendations, and hands-on consulting empower your team to align with DO-178C standards, eliminate guesswork, and streamline audits. Even better, gain a competitive edge through enhanced software quality, reduced risk, and knowledge transfer that empowers your engineering teams long after the audits are complete.

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In addition to our DO-178C Compliance Audits, ConsuNova offers a range of Avionics Certification services and Avionics Training Courses tailored for any project or specialty your organization needs. From DO-254 hardware certification guidance to in-depth Public Avionics Workshops, we provide the solutions your team needs to reach new heights in Avionics.

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