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Maintenance Error & Human Factors training in aviation

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Maintenance Error

September 08, 2020

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services considers Maintenance Error & aviation Human Factors training in aviation supporting the Implementation of a Maintenance Error Management System (MEMS) within an EASA Part 145 Organisation Maintenance errors & Human Factors training in aviation – Introduction Maintenance errors cost millions of Euros each year in rework, late performance, and lost revenue, additionally,…

What is the current status regarding return of the Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to service?

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September 08, 2020

Steven Bentley

Here we review the current situation regarding “when will the Max Return to Service”. Introduction Harmony among the main aviation regulators has been bittersweet, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rightly agreed with major aviation regulators that Boeing must address the specific issues raised with the flight control system of the 737 MAX. FAA Considerations…

What is MCAS? Considering the return of the Boeing 737 MAX to service

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September 03, 2020

Steven Bentley

AETS-Sofema provides a status overview regarding the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) system. Introduction – What does MCAS do? The 737 MAX was designed to handle and feel the same to the pilot as the 737 NG. Without the MCAS function, in some small areas of the flight envelope: When approaching a stall and during…

EASA Part CAMO Safety Management System Manual (SMSM) Word Template FOC

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Safety Management System Manual

September 02, 2020

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Special offer Safety Management System Manual Word Template FOC Available Free when you book the following In-company training as a webinar: EASA Part CAMO – Safety Management Systems – Regulatory Obligations – 1 Day – Please email [email protected] for further details What is found within a Part CAMO SMS? The following elements should be…