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EASA Part 147 General Introduction (Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014) & TNA Relationship

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TNA

December 13, 2022

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EASA Part 147 implementing rules and shows the relationship to requirements for Training Needs Assessment (TNA) – review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com 147.1 – Competent Authority for EU & EASA is the Competent Authority for Third Countries. 147.A.05 Scope Compliance Criteria is specified in Annex III (Part-66). 147.A.10 General – Must be an organisation…

Considerations related to the implementation of CS-MCS

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CS-MCS

December 13, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process whereby Certification Specification Maintenance Certifying Staff (CS-MCS) is derived from source data. Introduction Concerning the Obligations for a TCH to provide the OSD-MCS: The introduction of the OSD in the Basic Regulation created the obligation for the Type Certificate Holder to provide the “minimum syllabus” for maintenance certifying staff…

The Basics of Aircraft Production Planning – Bringing Together the Key Elements

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Production Planning

December 13, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the basic building blocks of the EASA Part 145 Production Planning Function and considers how it all fits together. Introduction A strong & effective organisation will see Production Planning at the heart of the maintenance organisation. Primary roles of the Production Planning Department include: Planning (forecasting, planning, and control): o Forecasting…

Developing An EASA Compliant Part 145 Fatigue Management System

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Fatigue Management System

December 13, 2022

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Developing a Fatigue Management System – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations placed on EASA Part 145 Organisations with the issue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 Introduction – Fatigue Management System Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload…