Practice 01 · Certification Consulting

Certification Built Into the Program, Not Bolted On After.

We support manufacturers, operators, and emerging aircraft developers through every phase of FAA and international type certification — with direct DER authority behind our findings.

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Capabilities

What We Deliver

Certification Planning & Strategy

Certification basis development, means-of-compliance planning, project-specific certification plans, and FAA/ EASA coordination strategy from program kickoff.

DO-178C Software Compliance

Software planning, development, and verification artifacts across DAL A-E, plus tool qualification support and software conformity review.

DO-254 Complex Hardware

Hardware design assurance planning, verification, and conformity for complex electronic hardware at all design assurance levels.

System Safety (ARP4754A / ARP4761)

Functional hazard assessments, PSSA, SSA, and fault tree analysis integrated with the overall system development process.

HIRF, Lightning & DO-160 Qualification

Environmental qualification test planning and analysis for HIRF, lightning direct/indirect effects, and full DO-160 equipment qualification.

DER Review & FAA Coordination

Direct Designated Engineering Representative review, findings, and coordination with the FAA on behalf of your program.

TSO Compliance

Technical Standard Order authorization support for equipment manufacturers: applicable TSO and MPS analysis, deviation requests, article compliance data, and the DO-178C / DO-254 / DO-160 evidence a TSOA submittal rests on.

Program Coverage

Aircraft & Vehicle Programs We Support

Part 21 Type & Production CertificationTSO Articles & Avionics EquipmentPart 23 / 25 Fixed-Wing AircraftPart 27 / 29 RotorcraftAircraft EngineseVTOL & Advanced Air MobilitySupersonic AircraftUnmanned Aircraft Systems

Bring us in at certification planning.

Earlier engagement means fewer surprises later. Let's talk about your certification basis and program timeline.