7  Equivalent Processes  Every program is different in scope, complexity, criticality, and resources. In recognition of  these differences, Program Offices may use other equivalent processes when conducting the  hazard analysis portion of Safety Risk Management. An equivalent safety analysis may be  used under the following conditions:  • The equivalent process must meet the minimum requirements for a safety analysis outlined in the  Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Safety Management System Manual. • The use of equivalent processes (including alternatives to RTCA 1  DO-278A,  Software Integrity Assurance Considerations for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems ) must be discussed with and approved by the ATO Chief Safety Engineer and documented at the Safety Strategy Meeting. • The equivalent process must be described in an approved Program Safety Plan. 1. RTCA, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit association founded in 1935 as the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics; it is now referred to simply as “RTCA.” 7_SRMGSA_202003  Originally published March 2020  Uncontrolled copy when downloaded  43