KT-178B: Requirements for Software in Airborne Equipment and Systems for Aviation Certification

Russian-language aviation certification requirements for developing and verifying software used in airborne equipment and systems.

KT-178B establishes guidance for the development, verification, configuration management, quality assurance, and certification of software used in airborne equipment and systems. Published by the Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register, it is based on RTCA/DO-178B and addresses software life-cycle processes, safety levels, requirements traceability, testing, structural coverage, tool qualification, previously developed software, and certification documentation. The document is intended for applicants, aircraft and engine manufacturers, airborne equipment developers, software engineers, verification teams, and certification authorities.

Application Scope: Use for planning, developing, verifying, documenting, and supporting the certification of software integrated into aircraft, engines, and airborne systems.