Certification
Certification strategy that connects objectives to evidence.
DESI helps programs establish a defensible path from certification basis through verification, findings resolution, and approval.
Certification lifecycle support
Basis & Applicability
Identify applicable criteria, guidance, assurance levels, system functions, and program-specific constraints.
Means of Compliance
Define analysis, test, review, inspection, simulation, service experience, or similarity evidence.
Evidence Development
Develop, review, control, and trace artifacts that demonstrate satisfaction of objectives.
Review & Findings
Prepare for reviews, capture findings, assign owners, verify corrections, and document closure.
Approval & Closure
Assemble approval-ready records, residual risk rationale, configuration identification, and final compliance status.
Common Reference Frameworks
- MIL-HDBK-516C
- USAF AC-17-01
- USAF AA-22-01
- FAA AC 20-193
- DO-178C and DO-331
- DO-254 and AC 20-152A
- MIL-STD-882
- Applicable 14 CFR airworthiness requirements
Final applicability depends on the specific aircraft, system, modification, authority, and certification basis.