EUROCAE ED-12C — Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
ED-12CSection 07: The Big Standards Map
Definition
The EUROCAE publication of the software certification guidance document that is technically identical to RTCA DO-178C. ED-12C is published by EUROCAE (European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment) and is the European designation for the same standard. ED-12C is referenced by EASA through AMC 20-115D as the acceptable means for airborne software development assurance in the European regulatory framework. All technical content, objectives, tables, and appendices are identical to DO-178C.
Where This Shows Up
The dual publication system (RTCA in the US, EUROCAE in Europe) exists because the standard was jointly developed by RTCA and EUROCAE committees. Both organizations publish the same technical content under their respective document numbering systems. In practice, applicants working with both FAA and EASA can use either designation, as the technical content is identical.
Primary Sources
The EUROCAE-published equivalent of DO-178C for airborne software.
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