Overview

This compact webinar offers a focused introduction to essential principles of aircraft system safety, designed for engineers, flight test personnel, and certification specialists. The session covers the core regulatory framework of 2X.1309 and introduces key safety methodologies as outlined in SAE ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A.
To reinforce the training, participants are encouraged to complete a voluntary homework assignment. Submitted exercises will be reviewed by EFT safety experts, with written feedback provided to support individual learning.

Course Topics

• definition of system safety
• discussion of 2X.1309 regulation and its requirements
• structure of a system safety sssessment
• review of SAE ARP 4761/A (guidelines and methods for the safety assessment process for commercial aviation)
• Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA) on aircraft and system level
• Fault Tree Analysis and Dependence Diagrams
• boolean algebra tailored to system safety
• probability and failure rate prediction techniques
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Summary (FMES)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) technique
• Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Particular Risk Analysis (incl. HIRF and Lightning Strike) and Zonal Safety Analysis
• safety analysis and information required to support development of certification plans
• formulation of 2X.1309 safety related compliance statements
• airborne electronic hard- and software certification
• failure condition vs. criticality

Prerequisites:

• basic English language proficiency