RTCA DO-200B / EUROCAE ED-76A — Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data
DO-200BSection 07: The Big Standards Map
Definition
A standard that establishes requirements for the processing of aeronautical data to ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data chain. DO-200B defines a framework for data quality requirements including accuracy, resolution, integrity, traceability, timeliness, and completeness. It applies to organizations that originate, process, or distribute aeronautical data used in airborne systems, including navigation databases, terrain databases, and obstacle databases. The standard requires data quality assurance processes, including independent verification, configuration management, and traceability from data source to end use.
Where This Shows Up
Aeronautical data (navigation waypoints, airport data, terrain information) is critical for the safe operation of modern avionics systems. Errors in this data can have catastrophic consequences (e.g., incorrect waypoint coordinates leading to controlled flight into terrain). DO-200B ensures that the entire data supply chain — from data origination to encoding to loading into aircraft systems — maintains data integrity. The EUROCAE equivalent is ED-76A.
Primary Sources
The primary document defining data quality requirements and assurance processes for aeronautical data.
FAA Advisory Circular providing guidance on the acceptance of aeronautical data processes.
Across Jurisdictions
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