Course detail: System Safety Assessment for Commercial Aircraft Certification

Description
This course develops the skills necessary to write and review system safety assessments for regulatory compliance to 14CFR 2X.1309 and 23.2510. Class participants are walked through the evolution of the safety rule and specific techniques for compliance through a comprehensive look at the regulations and current regulatory guidance. In-depth reviews of industry standards in system safety such as SAE ARP4761A and SAE ARP4754B, and ASTM F3230-17 followed by exercises, examples, and class discussions strengthens the students understanding of safety for compliance. By the end of the class, students gain the ability to develop meaningful system safety requirements, design safety compliant systems and equipment, and improve their skills in developing system safety compliance documentation.

Learning Objectives
  • Describe the history of system safety and its relationship with aerospace
  • Discuss the system safety aspects of 14 CFR 2X.1309 and 23.2510
  • Explain the relationship between SAE ARP4761A and SAE ARP4754B
  • Apply regulatory and industry guidance to develop effective safety assessments
  • Define and manage safety requirements to develop compliant system and architectures
  • Evaluate Development Assurance Levels for compliance
  • Manage the system safety aspects of compliance for new designs and modification

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for anyone involved in the regulatory compliance aspects of system safety. It is specifically designed for Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29 system certification engineers, system designers, FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), ODA Unit Members (UM), system safety engineers, engineering leadership, and military personnel procuring civil equipment.

Course Fees
Early registration 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 standards listed below.

  • ARP4754B Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
  • ARP4761A Guidelines for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Aircraft, Systems, and Equipment

  • Standards may be purchased online at sae.org/standards


    U.S. Federal Employee Discount: This course is that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this 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 Track
    This course is part of the Certificates of Specialization in Aerospace Compliance, Aircraft Maintenance and Safety, Avionics and Avionic Components and Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS).

    Classroom hours / CEUs
    31.5 classroom hours
    3.15 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.

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    Course Resources
    AERO0570 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)

     Session Information: PA25330F

    Schedule: This course meets May 19 - 23, 2025. Class times are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Friday Local Time.
    Only 18 days left to register!
    Times: 08:00am-04:00pm CDT
    Regular registration for a 5-day class : $2795.00

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    Important: Students enrolled in this in-person course will receive access to Canvas, the KU online course learning management system, because course materials will be provided via this online course system prior to the start of the course. Students must set up their Canvas account using the instructions emailed right after registration in order to access these materials when they become available a week prior to the course. Students will also need to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. Internet access and power supply will be provided on site. **If you require learning accommodations contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.

    Instructors

    Name Additional Resources
    Pierre Trudel

    Facility Detail

    Edwards Campus
    BEST Conference Center
    12604 Quivira Road
    Overland Park, KS 66213
    (913) 897-8472

    Cancellation Policy

    A refund less a $250.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 5 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.