• Timely technical interpretation of the approval basis, RTCA DO-278A guidance, approval authority policy, issue papers, and other applicable approval requirements; • Visibility into the methodologies being used to comply with the requirements and supporting data; • Objective evidence that the software project adheres to its approved software plans and procedures; and • The opportunity for the approval authority to monitor SME activities. The Program Management Organization (AJM) must approve the PSAA, the Software  Configuration Index, and the Software Accomplishment Summary (see  Appendix M). Lifecycle  data items are described in RTCA DO-278A, Section 11. Appendix L provides more detail on  the software approval process. Evidence of the AJM review must be submitted to the ATO  Chief Safety Engineer so he/she can conduct the safety approval process.  9_SRMGSA_202003  Originally published March 2020  Uncontrolled copy when downloaded  56