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Regulatory Considerations – SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA Interim Policy

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regulatory requirements outlined in SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA Interim Policy

June 28, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) (www.sassofia.com) considers the regulatory requirements outlined in SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA Interim Policy. These requirements focus on ignition prevention program initiatives and goals, such as identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and systematically improving fuel tank maintenance, as detailed in the JAA Temporary Guidance Leaflet (TGL) 47. Introduction The…

Delivering Relentless Root Cause within an Aviation Organization

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Delivering Relentless Root Cause within an Aviation Organization

June 27, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com considers the behaviours and elements that deliver the Relentless Root Cause Introduction Implementing a Relentless Root Cause Analysis (RCA) requires both methodologies and tools and a cultural commitment to learning and improvement. It involves challenging established norms, advocating for transparency, and fostering an environment that encourages questioning and feedback. By integrating…

Managing the CAMO in a Subcontract Environment

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Managing the CAMO in a Subcontract Environment

June 25, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services considers the ways to manage CAMO in a Subcontract Environment Reasons for ā€œcontractingā€ CAM Tasks There can be a range of reasons to choose to contract Continuing Airworthiness Tasks including Small operators and Start-up operations choosing to typically contract all CAM tasks Medium size operators may choose to contract specific CAM tasks…

Approval of Stores Inspection Staff within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

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Stores Inspection Staff within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

June 24, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process to enable approval of 145 Stores Inspection Staff Introduction It is a requirement under EASA Part 145 that personnel performing incoming inspections be authorized by the Quality Manager. This is in line with the regulations governing maintenance organizations to ensure that only competent and approved individuals carry out…