Planning

DO-254 Lifecycle

Planning for the DO-254 project

The planning phase is crucial in the DO-254 project lifecycle, since it defines how all aspects of the project achieve DO-254 compliance. The team builds the Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification document (PHAC), which should be approved before the project can proceed.

A weak planning phase is most commonly the culprit when DO-254 projects develop massive cost overruns and delays. Mentor Graphics can help you avoid DO-254 planning problems.

Planning for the DO-254 Project

Planning for the DO-254 Project

: Without a solid planning phase, DO-254-compliant projects can easily incur massive costs overruns and delays. In this video, DO-254 program manager Michelle Lange explains the crucial DO-254 planning phase...

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Successful DO-254 planning with Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics and its partners can provide the expertise and training you need to build effective DO-254 compliance plans. Also, we'd like to invite you to join the new DO-254 Compliance User Community a complimentary, collaborative online tool for learning, sharing experiences and getting information related to DO-254.

DO-254 training

Thorough understanding of the DO-254 lifecycle processes is critical to project success. Mentor Graphics offers a two-day training class that provides an overview of DO-254 compliance. Classes are offered several times each year and by request. Learn more about DO-254 compliance training

DO-254 consulting services

Take advantage of our extensive experience helping companies achieve DO-254 compliance. Our experts and partners work directly with your design teams to help you achieve first-path success. Learn more

Certification authority references

Mentor Graphics certification partners can help streamline the DO-254
certification process.

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DO-254 Planning Resources

Understanding DO-254 and Solutions to Facilitate Compliance

White Paper: RTCA/DO-254 (also known as DO-254 in the US or ED-80 in Europe) provides guidelines to facilitate requirements-based design of airborne electronic hardware. Now mandated by the US Federal Aviation Association... View White Paper

DO-254 Compliance: Reducing Project Cost by Avoiding Common Pitfalls

White Paper: Many folks stumble on very similar issues when they begin their journey towards creating and executing DO-254 compliant design projects. The good news is that each of these issues has solutions. Understanding... View White Paper

Demystifying DO-254

White Paper: Interest in DO-254 first occurred in Europe and has since spread to the US commercial aircraft industry. If you are being asked about your company's DO-254 direction and compliance, but have been overwhelmed... View White Paper