DO-160

DO-160, formally titled "Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment," is a standard published by RTCA, Inc. (formerly Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics). It outlines a series of minimum standard environmental test conditions and corresponding test procedures for airborne equipment. The purpose of DO-160 is to provide a standardized method for determining the performance characteristics of airborne equipment in conditions likely to be encountered during flight.

DO-160 is widely recognized and used by aviation manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies worldwide to ensure the safety and reliability of airborne equipment. Compliance with DO-160 is often a requirement for obtaining regulatory approvals, such as those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The standard covers a broad range of environmental conditions, including temperature, altitude, humidity, shock, vibration, power input, voltage spike, audio frequency susceptibility, radio frequency susceptibility, lightning induced transient susceptibility, and emissions. Each section of DO-160 details the specific test procedures, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements for each environmental condition. The standard is revised periodically to reflect advancements in technology and changes in the aviation environment.