Run a decision-grade MOSAIC gap analysis

The decision behind this topic

For OEM program sponsors, the useful question is not simply what MOSAIC says. The work is distinguishing material program gaps from cosmetic document updates. The management decision is whether the program is feasible within the proposed budget, schedule, and risk tolerance. That requires an aircraft-specific record, not a generic interpretation copied into a schedule.

A credible program distinguishes confirmed requirements from assumptions, ties each conclusion to the configuration it covers, and gives unresolved items an owner and a decision date. This is especially important when prior certification work, supplier evidence, or commercial forecasts are being reused in a new U.S. context.

Evidence to put on the table

A practical way to proceed

1. 1

   rank gaps by safety, compliance, schedule, and cost impact

2. 2

   assign closure method and owner

3. 3

   reforecast after high-uncertainty gaps are investigated

The output should be a traceable recommendation with conditions, not an unsupported yes or no. Where evidence is incomplete, show the closure method, cost and schedule exposure, and the event that will change the decision.