How many controls does DO-178C / ED-12C have?

DO-178C / ED-12C contains 36 controls organized across 7 domains.

Where does DO-178C / ED-12C apply?

DO-178C / ED-12C is applicable in International (Aviation). Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.

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DO-178C / ED-12C — Software Considerations in Airborne Systems

DO-178C (RTCA) / ED-12C (EUROCAE) — Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification is the primary standard for safety-critical avionics software development. It defines objectives for software lifecycle processes based on software criticality levels (Design Assurance Levels A-E).

Domains

Quality Assurance and Certification Liaison (Tables A-9 & A-10)

Configuration Management (Table A-8)

Testing and Integration Verification (Tables A-6 & A-7)

Verification of Design and Code (Tables A-4 & A-5)

Verification of Requirements (Tables A-3 & A-4)

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