DO-254 Certification Audits

Expert audits and compliance assessments to streamline your Avionics hardware certification.

Trusted FAA/EASA DO-254 DER & CVE Audits

ConsuNova’s DO-254 Certification Audits are performed by recognized FAA and EASA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs). Our DO-254 auditing services and solutions ensure your hardware design processes and outputs fully meet DO-254 standards, reducing compliance risk and simplifying your certification pathway.

Proven Expertise

Utilize extensive experience in delivering reliable DO-254 compliance audits across diverse aerospace hardware projects.

Mitigate Risks

Understand where potential risks can occur and identify and resolve certification gaps early, saving valuable time, resources, and effort.

End-to-End Support

Receive comprehensive guidance from initial audit planning through detailed reporting and certification acceptance.

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“ConsuNova delivered the invaluable knowledge and insights required for the success of our hardware program. They demonstrated immense flexibility and provided support for our particular purpose and a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter to help us meet all necessary certification requirements.”

Rasmus P.| Director, Cobham Satcom

Take your DO-254 projects to new heights

Our focused and thorough audit approach ensures clarity and compliance at every stage of your avionics hardware project. ConsuNova’s DER/CVE-led audits deliver actionable insights that expedite certification, reduce uncertainty, and enhance your project’s overall quality and safety.

A Comprehensive DO-254 Certification Solution

  • Detailed review of hardware planning documentation
  • Verification of hardware requirements and design processes
  • Assessment of hardware implementation and verification activities
  • Identification of compliance gaps and actionable recommendations
  • Guidance for achieving FAA/EASA acceptance efficiently
DO-254 certification audits

ConsuNova Covers Every Phase of DO-254 Project Certification

1. Planning & Objectives

  • Evaluate hardware compliance planning against DO-254 objectives.
  • Review critical plans: Hardware Development Plan (HDP), Hardware Verification Plan (HVP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), and Process Assurance Plan.

2. Requirements & Conceptual Design

  • Assess hardware requirements for clarity, completeness, and traceability.
  • Ensure conceptual and detailed hardware designs comply with DO-254 standards.
  • Confirm adherence to the designated Design Assurance Level (DAL A–E).

3. Implementation & Production

  • Review hardware implementation for consistency with approved designs and safety standards.
  • Examine production methods to verify adherence to approved processes and traceability.

4. Verification and Validation

  • Evaluate hardware verification methods including simulation, testing, and coverage analysis.
  • Confirm anomalies and discrepancies are documented, analyzed, and effectively resolved.

5. Configuration Management & Process Assurance

  • Inspect configuration management processes for version control, baselines, and artifact traceability.
  • Verify process assurance activities adequately oversee hardware development and compliance.

6. Final Review & Gap Analysis

  • Identify areas for improvement and compliance shortfalls.
  • Provide clear, actionable recommendations to ensure readiness for final regulatory certification audits.

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