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Document ID:   DI-SESS-82336       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC)
Scope:  The Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC) document describes the methodology used and the evidence created for the Government certification of software compliance within similar civil performance standards for RTCA/DO-178C "Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment". The PSAC is the primary means used by the certification authority for determining whether an applicant is proposing a software life cycle that is commensurate with the rigor required for the level of software being developed.
Status:  Active DID Date:  09-FEB-2026      
  Next Review Due:  08-FEB-2031
SESS Doc Category:   Data Item Description  

Responsibilities
DID Approval Authority:  SA  Navy Supply Systems Command
  Preparing Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command
DoD Interest Level:  / Prepared by DoD activity
Coordination:  Full  

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA09-FEB-202611.9 KB
Document ImageBase Document A29-MAR-20212291.5 KB

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