EUROCAE ED-80 — Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware

ED-80

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Definition

The EUROCAE publication of the hardware design assurance guidance document that is technically identical to RTCA DO-254. ED-80 is referenced by EASA as the acceptable means for complex airborne electronic hardware design assurance. All technical content, objectives, and guidance are identical to DO-254.

Where This Shows Up

Like ED-12C / DO-178C, the dual publication exists because DO-254 was jointly developed by RTCA and EUROCAE. ED-80 is the European designation used in EASA regulatory references.

Primary Sources

EUROCAE ED-80 (2000) — Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic HardwareEASA

The EUROCAE-published equivalent of DO-254 for airborne electronic hardware.

Related Terms

RTCA DO-254 / EUROCAE ED-80 — Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware (DO-254)EUROCAE ED-12C — Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification (ED-12C)

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