Testing and Validation Process

Question 1

Three (3) things to consider in testing and validation:

Answer 1

• service
• equipment
• costing

Question 2

They commonly declare the standards to be used in designing a product.

Answer 2

customers

Question 3

Standards that are usually declared by the customer.

Answer 3

national standards

Question 4

Military aircraft customers will usually declare the use of _ standards, while commercial aircraft customers will usually declare the use of _ standards.

Answer 4

military; commercial

Question 5

Inclusion of existing _ will mean that the standards used in its qualification must be understood and accepted.

Answer 5

commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment

Question 6

Commonly used standards include:

Answer 6

• BS 3G 100: General Requirements for Equipment for use in Aircraft [3]
• MIL-STD-810B/C/D/E Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests [5]
• RTCA/DO-160 A/B/C/D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment [6]
• AIR 7304 Conditions D’Essais D’Environmental [8]

Question 7

Evidence of testing will be included in a _ for each item of equipment.

Answer 7

Declaration Of Design and Performance (DDP)

Question 8

The Declaration Of Design and Performance (DDP) will make reference to the following:

Answer 8

• Specification test requirements
• Test procedures
• Test results validated by engineers
• Any special conditions of testing
• Any deviations or waivers