Description
The first part of this training will teach students the rules contained within DO-254 and the underlying principles behind them. The second half of this combined training will provide students with an approved outline and defined methods and processes to follow in developing and certifying IMA platforms per DO-178C.

Learning Objectives

• Think like the FAA thinks
• Know and provide evidence the FAA will accept in certifying complex electronic hardware for commercial aircraft
• Know where in DO-254 the objectives can be found and their accompanying process steps
• Understand the requirements of the FAA for approving IMA platforms
• Have a complete understanding of the specific caveats in developing and certifying IMA projects
• Know what documents and evidence the FAA will look for prior to certifying an IMA project

Who Should Attend?
Employees of commercial aircraft companies, avionics software engineers, those who have aircraft modification concerns, and anyone involved in Type Certificate or Supplementary Type Certificate work. Although helpful, previous completion of a course in DO-178C is not mandatory.

Course Fees
Early registration course fee: $2,595 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration fee: $2,795 if you register and pay after the early registration deadline.

Course Materials
Course materials, including outlines, presentation copies, and supplementary materials, will be accessible through Canvas, KU's online learning system. Instructions to access Canvas will be provided upon completed registration. Students are required to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. If you require accommodation contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.

Students enrolled in this class should acquire a copy of the textbook listed below.

DO-254 - Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware

oTextbook Name: DO-297 - Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Development Guidance and Certification Considerations

Textbooks may be purchased online at my.rtca.org/nc_store

U.S. Federal Employee Discount
This course is available to U.S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.

Canada Department of National Defence Discount
This course is available to Canada DND employees at 10% off the registration fee. Please contact the DND Procurement Authority (DAP 2-3) for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.

Certificate Tracks
Aerospace Compliance, Avionics and Avionic Components

Classroom hours / CEUs
21 classroom hours
2.1 CEUs

Course Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our Aerospace Short Courses, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
Please note: If you are attending an Aerospace Short Course onsite at your place of employment, please contact your company's training coordinator for accommodation requests.