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Aerospace Engineering Solutions International (AESI)
Scope of Work and Capabilities
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Slide2Introduction
AESI was established by a group of avionics and flight controls engineering and certification experts AESI’s goal is to support OEMs and avionics suppliers with design, integration and certification capabilities:Small companies and individual aircraft ownersMedium size companies Large OEMs and system suppliers To enable those projects, AESI relies on:Internal expertise, experience and skillsRepresentation in China and EuropeProfessional references available from: Major OEM’s (COMAC, Bombardier, Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Dassault, Gulfstream), Major systems suppliers (Honeywell, Rockwell-Collins, GE, Parker) Certification agencies (CAAC, FAA, EASA, ANAC, TCCA)People/experts/officials: Names and contact information for personal and professional references available at request
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Slide3Team and Organization
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Slide4AESI Engineering Capabilities
AESI engineering capabilities:Avionics systems/SW experts - 5, System integration experts - 2FCS system/SW/control design, handling quality experts - 3, Electrical system expertAircraft operations and maintenance expert2 DER’s (Pilot and Systems) and 1 Candidate DER (Systems, Safety, SW), Capability to engage EASA CVESystem and SW support team Aerospace regulation committee participation: Member of S-18 SAE Committee (ARP-4754A/ARP-4761)Extensive design, integration and certification experience from multiple avionics and FCS programs/projects working with following companies: Boeing, Airbus, COMAC, FACRI, Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream, Pilatus, Rockwell Collins, Honeywell
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Slide5AESI Engineering Team
Education/professional training1Phd (FCS, aerodynamics, control laws, handling qualities), 3 MSc (avionics/FMS, FCS, mechanical systems, aerospace general), 6 BScs (avionics, FCS, aerospace, electrical systems, aircraft operations and maintenance, computer science, human factors)Pilot DER with training license (subcontractor) – human factors, flight test supportCandidate Systems DER (avionics, FCS, ARP-4754A, safety)Systems DER (avionics/FCS, safety - part time)NOTE: most of team members have multiple fields of expertise.System and SW design/support team composed of computer science, aerospace and electrical engineersSubcontractors/suppliers engaged as neededAerospace regulation committeesMember of S-18 SAE Committee (ARP-4754A/ARP-4761)OtherFinancial/business/contracts/legal expertiseTotal aerospace experience of AESI team More than 250 years of total experience in aerospace industry
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Slide6AESI Engineering Team Professional Experience and Previous Programs/Projects
Projects/programsAir transport: C919 (FCS, avionics, sensors, Landing Gear controls, ARP-4754A), B787 (FCS, FMS, avionics sensors and radios), A350/380 (Surveillance System, FMS, Environmental Control System, ETLT)Regional: ARJ-21 (FCS, avionics), DASH 8-100/200/300/400 (FCS, avionics, human factors), Ejets/E2 (FCS, FMS, avionics platform, sensors), CRJ-700/900 (avionics platfor & displays, FMS, antennas), N250 (avionics platform, systems integration, Cockpit Controls, Flight Test preparation)Business and General Aviation: G650/G500 (avionics platform, FCS, displays, FMS, Touch Screen Panel, systems integration), F900/2000/7X (avionics platform, FCS, displays, FMS, Touch Screen Panel, systems integration), Cessna Citation Sovereign (avionics platform, ADSB-Out STC), Military: KTX-1,Eagle/Galeb (military), DASH-8 Maritime Patrol and NAV Trainer
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Slide7AESI Engineering Team Professional Experience and Previous Programs/Projects – cont.
SystemsStand-alone and integrated FCS/AFCS systems and equipment, IMA Avionics Systems (EPIC/APEX, ARINC-664 based systems, Proline 4/Proline 21, Thales DASH8-400), Stand-alone avionics systems/equipment (FMC, displays, radios, ADS, IRS, cockpit controls/human factors, Touch Screen Panel, ETLT,…)Mission equipment (Nav Trainer, maritime patrol surveillance systems, FLIR, mission coordination system/FMS,…) Special purpose equipment (including integrated surveillance systems, maintenance system,…)Electrical Systems (power generation and distribution)Mechanical systems (landing gear controls, hydraulic)Maintenance and operations systems and equipment (for airlines) Functions / mandatesADS-B Out (currently working another STC with FAA), ADS-B In, Datalink, PM-CPDLC, FANS1, FANS2, WAAS LPV, RNP/RNP-AR, RAAS / SmartRunway / SmartLanding, Synthetic Vision/Integrated Navigation Moving Map, CDTI (AIR-B, VSA, SURF, ITP, etc.), 2D/3D Airport Moving Maps, EFB, CAT I, II, III approaches, Etc.
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Slide8AESI Organization
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Slide9Design Capabilities
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Slide10AESI Expertise and Capabilities
Systems and equipment design – conceptual and detailedSystem/Software architecture, based on safety analysis and on system requirementsControls design (where needed) to meet airplane functions, performances and handling qualities, implementation and verification, System integration (internal, with aircraft and other systems), Complex Integrated SystemsIndividual “black boxes”Functions integration with the rest of the aircraft or with the existing systemsCreation of systems design, safety and certification processes and documents to comply with:Applicable TSORegulations and advisory materialsIndustry guidance’s (DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-297, ARP-4754A, ARP-4761)Perform supplier’s audits – available DERsBased on existing and/or developed AESI compliance documents templatesReview and coordination of design and certification with certification authorities
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Slide11AESI Design Expertise - General
Systems and equipment design, selection, integration and certification for both commercial and military programs:Flight Management SystemIntegrated platformsElectronic Displays SystemsFlight Controls/Autopilot/FBW SystemsComm and Nav Radio Systems (VHF, HF, Satcom, Datalink, VOR/ILS/ADF)Surveillance Systems (TCAS (CDTI), TAWS, Rad Alt, Transponder, Weather Radar)Avionics Sensors (Air Data, IRS/AHRS, GPS)Electrical power supply/conversion, electrical distribution system and wiring integrationCockpit controls / human factorsMission equipment integrationMechanical systems and structuresAircraft maintenance and operationsNew functions added to the existing Avionics, Flight Control and mission systemsFAA/EASA mandatesNew and novel aircraft functions (both commercial and military)Modernization / improvementsSpecial functions (commercial and mission)Documents, processes, audits, requirements management, configuration management
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Slide12AESI Design Expertise – Avionics Systems
For avionics systems (integrated platforms or stand-alone systems), AESI can provide:Systems design, integration, certificationTo perform those general tasks, AESI would perform the following activitiesDefine system functions and sub-functionsDefine system architecture and interfacesCreate system and equipment requirements, including requirements management using selected toolAllocate those requirements to SW and/or hardware itemsCreate and perform V&V process and activitiesChecklists for both validation and verificationV&V plans, matrices and summariesNecessary Work Instruction, processes and guidance’sTest definition (formal validation and verification or functional tests) at both: system and item/SW levelsSupport and perform system audits (SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4)Integration of FMS with:Avionics system (displays, sensors, cockpit controls), FCS/AFCS and other aircraft systemsImplementation support (SW, HW or both) if required by customerCertification, configuration management and process assurance support.Create design and certification documents, processes and configuration management
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Slide13AESI Design Expertise - FMS
AESI can perform design, consulting and certification work for stand-alone or integrated Flight Management Systems (FMS) and its functions, as follows:Design, integration, V&V and certification support for already selected FMS by customersFor the new design, AESI can provide the following:Define system functions and sub-functionsCreate system and equipment requirements, including requirements management using selected tool (DOORS or other) FMS V&V process creation and deploymentChecklists for both validation and verificationV&V plans, matrices and summariesNecessary Work Instruction, processes and guidance’sTest definition (formal validation and verification or functional tests) at both: system and SW levelsFor both options AESI would perform the following:Integration of FMS with:Avionics system (displays, sensors, cockpit controls), FCS/AFCS and other aircraft systemsIf there is implementation support needed (SW, hardware or both) for FMS, AESI can offer to perform those activities as well. Certification, configuration management and process assurance support.
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Slide14AESI Design Expertise – Touch Screen Panel
TCS system/functions design, integration and certification support would include:System design,Architecture definition Functional definition and allocation of Design Assurance Levels System requirements creation and allocation to SW/HW equipment and items,System Requirements management Safety process definitionFHA, PSSA, SSA creationCoordination with supplier’s safety teams, Coordination with CAAC (and with FAA/EASA if needed)For SW detailed design, AESI could support customer in finding and evaluation of the subcontractor/supplier, who would develop the SW under AESI guidance and support. For customer selected equipment provider AESI can support customer in the following activities:Design guidance/direction/process, V&V process guidance and reviewDesign review, Certification, Supplier interface definition and oversight
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Slide15AESI Design Expertise – Flight Controls
For Flight Controls System (FCS) AESI can organize, lead and perform the following: System and controls design, Architecture definition, System requirements creation and allocation to SW/HW equipment and items, Safety processCreation of: FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, PRA, Zonal Coordination with suppliers safety teams, Coordination with CAACFor SW design, AESI can provide the following options:Find subcontractor/supplier who would develop the SW under AESI guidance and support or engage AESI SW team (depending on customer’s preferences and project complexity). If using AESI SW team, AESI would offer the complete design/development/integration/certification package.If customer has already selected the FCS equipment provider AESI can: Take over the package for design, integration and certification or Support customer in the following areas: Design and requirements management guidance, Design and implementation review, Certification, including auditsSupplier oversight
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Slide16AESI Design Expertise - Software and Hardware
AESI performs SW and HW design using:AESI team in Europe, specialized in SW and general HW designSubcontractors in Phoenix (Arizona, USA) Subcontractors in IndiaFull subcontractors/supplier process and quality oversightDesign based on the process compliant with:DO-178B / C (including DO-331 for model based development)DO-254 (including HAM models database)Design process aligned with IDAL allocationsDesign supports aerospace programs and projectsDesign interfaced with functional/system level definitions/requirementsSW and hardware items design requirements originated from AESI system design requirements document(s)Requirements tracing provided and used for V&VConfiguration management and process assurance fully aligned with regulations and industry guidance’s
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Slide17Design Process
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Slide18Requirements Creation and Management Expertise
Creation of system and/or aircraft Requirement Specification document containing:Systems/aircraft requirements creation and requirements management, FHA and safety/reliability/maintainability requirements for aircraft/systemRequirements for system integration/IOC with aircraft and with other systemsAvionics, FCS, electrical, landing gear, cockpit controls, etc.Regulations compliance requirementsSystem requirements allocation to equipment and SW/hardware ItemsCreate and deploy:Requirements management processBased on DOORS or other Requirements management tools Configuration control and management processIncludes requirements problem reports defining/handling/closureSystem/aircraft requirements validation and verification: Requirements Validation process, plan, matrix and summaryRequirements Verification process, plan, matrix (including verification test procedures) and summaryOrganize and perform system and items auditsCoordination with and provide guidance to equipment, HW and SW suppliers
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Slide19Requirements Specification - Document
Create the Top Level Requirements aircraft/system specification which:Serves as the ‘Top Level’ specification for the Aircraft and its SystemsTop Level Specification will contain: Aircraft system overview, Architecture definition and requirementsFunctional/operational/performance/human factors requirements, Aircraft/system integration definitionsInterfaces (electrical and mechanical), containing: Physical connector/pins Type of data transfer (A429,A664, etc.), plus reference to integrated platform (where existing) I/O characteristics System ICD and integrated platform (where existing) I/O sources & destinations Signal characteristics and source selectionFHA/safety requirements (and most often the FDAL definitions), List of applicable regulations and their compliance requirements
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Slide20Requirements Specification/Documents Organization
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Slide21Safety and Reliability Expertise
AESI can provideAircraft / system safety process definition/creationSafety objectives definition in accordance with ARP-4754A (based on aircraft or system architecture)Using ARP-4761 guidanceCreation and/or review of safety documents/artifactsSafety requirements definition, tracing and validation / verificationAESI can create the following safety documents/artifacts (in accordance with ARP-4754A and ARP-4761):Safety Program Plan Aircraft PASA (Preliminary Aircraft Safety Assessment) and/or System PSSA (as required)Aircraft / System FHAAircraft / system Safety RequirementsFDALs and IDALs assignedFinal ASA (Aircraft Safety Analysis) and/or SSA (System Safety Assessment)Safety review of derived requirementsProposed safety mitigationsIndependence criteria and independence reviewAESI safety process will ensure compliance with AC/AMJ 25.1309
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Slide22Aircraft / System Validation Expertise
Create Aircraft / System Validation and Verification processes which are compliant with ARP-4754ABased on ARP-4754A V&V objectivesAircraft / System Validation process will cover integrated system and equipmentValidation process will contain:Validation work instruction/process guidance, including:Coverage analysisOther validation methodsValidation ChecklistsSystem Review (SR2) preparation and executionRelationship with requirements management toolDocuments/artifacts as follows:Validation Plan, Validation Matrix, Validation SummaryDefined relationship between system and equipment validation activitiesCoordination with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and certification authorities
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Slide23Aircraft/System Verification Expertise
Aircraft / System verification process will cover integrated system and equipmentVerification process will contain:Verification work instruction/process guidance, includingVerification methods (test, review, analysis, simulation, coverage analysis, verification credit)Verification ChecklistVerification System Review (SR3) preparation and executionRelationship with requirements management toolDocuments/artifacts creation, as follows:Verification Plan,Verification Test Procedures (including test tools and expected PASS/FAIL criteria and boundaries) Verification Matrix, Verification SummaryTest rigs definition/designSimulation and/or real equipment basedConformityConfiguration managementDefined relationship between system and equipment verification activitiesInclude verification credit (as applicable)Coordination with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and certification authorities
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Slide24Items (SW and HW) Validation and Verification Expertise
AESI created SW and hardware items V&V process is based on:DO-178B/C for SW, DO-254 for AEH and DO-160 for simple hardwareSW/HW requirements documents (High and Low Level Requirements)V&V process will contain:V&V work instruction/process guidance’s, includingV&V methods (test, review, analysis, simulation, coverage analysis, verification credit)V&V ChecklistSOI 1-4 audits preparation guidanceInterface with system and/or aircraft requirementsDocuments/artifacts as follows:V&V Plan,Verification Test Procedures (including test tools and expected PASS/FAIL criteria and boundaries) Verification SummaryInclude V&V credit (as applicable) from system level V&V processOther V&V documents/artifacts/processes needed to ensure the compliance with DO-178B/C, DO-254 and/or DO-160Coordination with customers, subcontractors and certification authorities
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Slide25Certification and Training
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Slide26AESI Certification Expertise and Capabilities - General
AESI can offer to perform the following certification activities:Show compliance with applicable: CAAC/FAA/EASA regulations, TSO, advisory materials, and Issue Papers Create certification plan, define certification process including templates and work instructionsPrepare and/or review all certification documents, Perform system/SW/HW audits, Create certification package and offer additional certification work, if so requested for:Software:SW development guidance / process, Compliance with DO-178B or C, SW audits (internal and suppliers audits), Work instructions creation, Coordination with CAAC and with Suppliers. HW compliance effort (DO-160, HIRF/IEL, DO-254)System:Complete system design/safety and certification process based on ARP-4754A (AESI has the substantial expertise in that area), ARP-4761/safety, DO-297 (if needed)
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Slide27Certification Process – Integrated Complex Systems
Regulatory / Industry guidance:ARP-4754/4754A, ARP-4761, DO-160, DO-178B/C, DO-254Audits: System Reviews, SOIProcess Assurance / Suppliers oversight Complex integrated systems certification, using:DO-297, TSO-C153 / functional TSO / non-TSO functions, IMA ETSO (in creation)Other compliance activities as required by: Aircraft / program Certification Plan(s) Other certification documents/plans (system, safety, SW and hardware, as described in the previous slides)Meetings / discussions / audits / compliance agreements with the certification authorities: CAAC (China) Direct contacts in defining and reviewing the cert process for C919 FCSFAA, EASA/EUROCAE/FOCA, ANAC, TCCA.
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Slide28Process Assurance Expertise
Process Assurance:Create and performProcesses, guidances and process documents/work instructions/checklistsProcess deployment Internal Coordination with customers and/or suppliers, Coordination with certification authorities and military customersAudits Design audits (create the audits checklists and other materials)Compliance Validation & Verification auditsSystems auditsSoftware auditsSafety reviewsProcess assurance audits at suppliersTraining
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Slide29Training Capabilities and Expertise
Training Basic Certification TrainingFAA/EASA/CAAC regulations, compliance process and organizationSystemsARP-4754ABasicAdvancedSafetyARP-4761Integrated complex systemsDO-297Flight Controls integration and certificationPilots Ground School and Flight TrainingUS based pilots licenses approvalGround/Flight Training for modified aircraft systems (STCs, Field Approvals)
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Slide30References
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Slide31Main Companies Design References
Systems Design and Production:Rockwell – CollinsTom Olson – Systems Integration Department ManagerMary Little – TSO SpecialistSteve Wilson – Systems Certification LeadWarren Prashun – Systems Safety LeadGE:Mike Little – Chief Design Engineer, display systemsVahid Navidi – Engineering Director, GE ShanghaiMichael Abourizk – Systems Integration LeadDr. Mohamed Eladl – FCS Design LeadHoneywell:Victor Valente – Avionics Business VPVojislav Soronda – FCS expertUros Terzic – Avionics Application Lead for C919Rod Beal – Systems Director on site in XianWelsh Pond – FCS design leadMilos Kafka – Design Director, Czech Republic
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Slide32Main Companies Design References
OEMs:Boeing:John Dalton – Safety FellowSteve Beland – Systems Integration and FCS fellowDaniel Fogarty – System integration leadRichard Herald – AR coordinatorAirbus:Anne Jany – Certification DirectorChris Lacey – Systems and Safety lead engineerNicholas Olivier – Safety Systems ManagerEmbraer:Marco Tulio Grassi – Product Integrity/Certification VPMarcos Viana Tavares – Senior Manager, Systems IntegrationNey Moscati – Manager, Flight Controls teamEmilio Matcushito – VP, Chief Engineering
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Slide33Certification Authorities References
FAA key references:Kirk Baker (AIR-120)Lihn Lee (TAD) – Safety Section headPeter Scaves (TAD) – National resource, systemsDaniel Bui, Brett Portwood (LAACO) – Safety, systems, SW expertsThomas Phan – Mechanical Systems ExpertEASA key references:Wilhelm Runge – Avionics Section ManagerJean Baron, Kevin Hallworth – system/safety expertsFrans Van Gorkum – human factors expertPipa Van More, Gauillome Soudian – SW expertsAlexandra Florin – System Safety expert, ARP-4754A focalChristian Gunitzberger – Program Manager, large airplanesCharles Leboeuf – Project Manager – large airplanes
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Slide34Summary and Conclusions
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Slide35Summary
Based on expertise and experience presented in the previous slides, AESI is offering:Full support for systems development and certification effort for aircraft program or system supplierIncludes integration with other aircraft systems such as avionics, FCS/AFCS, electrical, mechanicalWork remotely and on-site with customer, as neededAESI has representation in ChinaConveniently located in USA (Phoenix, Arizona) for coordination with other USA based suppliers and FAAStrong connections with European aerospace industry and EASACreate Statement of Work and coordinate project milestones with customer’s Integrated Master ScheduleCoordinate all development and certification activities with equipment suppliers and CAAC/FAA/EASAComplete AESI support to the program will be within the export license approval/restrictions as required by the USA governmentEquivalent Chinese government restrictions will be fully respected and followed by AESI
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