Industry guidance for developing airborne software that satisfies airworthiness certification objectives.
RTCA DO-178C provides internationally recognized guidance for the production and certification of software used in airborne systems and equipment. Prepared by RTCA Special Committee 205 and EUROCAE Working Group 71, the document defines software life cycle processes, objectives, activities, and evidence for demonstrating compliance with airworthiness requirements across software levels. It covers planning, development, verification, configuration management, quality assurance, certification liaison, life cycle data, tool qualification, previously developed software, and alternative methods.
Application Scope: Airborne software development and certification for aircraft, engines, propellers, and applicable auxiliary power units.
