97-31357. Streamlining Software Aspects of Certification Industry Workshop
[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 63597]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31357]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Streamlining Software Aspects of Certification Industry Workshop
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration.
ACTION: Notice of Industry Workshop.
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SUMMARY:
Background
In April 1997, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated
the Streamlining Software Aspects of Certification (SSAC) program. The
overall goal of this program is to reduce the cost and time of
certifying systems with software while maintaining or increasing system
safety.
The purpose of this program is: (1) to determine scientifically if
the time/expense burden yields the safety benefits; (2) to recommend
improvements; and (3) to prototype those improvements.
The FAA assembled a team of experts to accomplish this purpose. The
team is led by NASA Langley Research Center and includes software
experts Dr. Nancy Leveson and Dr. John Knight.
Workshop Announcement
On January 7-8, 1998, an SSAC Industry Workshop will be held
starting at 8:30 am. The workshop will be held at TRW Government
Information Services Division at One Federal Systems Park Drive
(Building FP1) in Fairfax, Virginia. The purpose of the SSAC Workshop
is to enable the FAA and the SSAC research team to listen to industry's
concerns about the software aspects of the certification process. The
FAA is seeking industry participants who can relate their concerns
through experience and involvement in the system certification process.
During the workshop, the SSAC team seeks input about: (1) the
impact of DO-178B on each organization; (2) experiences with
certification authorities; and (3) issues with the certification
process believed to add cost and delay without affecting the quality of
safety.
Upon conclusion of the workshop, the FAA will follow up by
researching the issues voiced by industry, providing feedback, and
sharing the results of this research effort. The key to the success of
the workshop and the success of the SSAC program depends upon industry
participation, input, and support.
Attendance is open to the appropriate industry participants.
Persons wishing to receive additional information should contact the
SSAC Assistant Program Manager, Bonnie Danner: TRW Government
Information Services Division; One Federal System Park Drive; Fairfax,
VA 22033-4416; 202-651-2254 (phone); or 202-484-1255 (fax).
Issued in Washington, DC on November 24, 1997.
Abbas Rizvi,
Acting Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 97-31357 Filed 11-28-97; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 12/01/1997
- Department:
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Notice of Industry Workshop.
- Document Number:
- 97-31357
- Pages:
- 63597-63597 (1 pages)
- PDF File:
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97-31357.pdf