What training does EASA expect for Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Managers?

Sofema considers the specific requirements for Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Managers found in EASA Document WI.CAO.00115-006 (Approval Date 10/11/2022) Foreign Part-145 – Management Personnel Introduction A Third Country EASA Part 145 Safety Manager in an EASA Part 145 MRO organization has a highly responsible role that requires a deep understanding of aviation safety…

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EASA Part CAMO Compliance Audit – Considering the Potential Exposures

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the issues which are likely to be uncovered during a Compliance Audit of an EASA-compliant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) Introduction Within the following areas may be found a number of exposures – however please note that while these are potential issues, many CAMOs operate at a high standard and…

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Carrying out a Remote EASA Compliance Audit

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the recommended best practices for the performance of EASA Compliance Audit – Remote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Introduction This document provides technical guidance on the use of remote information and communication technology (ICT) to support: The competent authorities when performing the oversight of regulated organisations and The industry when…

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What is the EASA Changed Aeronautical Product Rule?

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the certification basis of changed aeronautical product Introduction EASA has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) on the further improvement of the guidance on the implementation of the ‘Changed Product Rule’ (Part 21.A.101). With this rule, EASA establishes the type-certification basis for changes to Type…

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