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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements related to a compliant FAA 145 Quality System. Introduction – 145.211 Quality control system. (a) A certificated repair station must establish and maintain a quality control system acceptable to the FAA that ensures the airworthiness of the articles on which the repair station or any of its contractors performs…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers aspects of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) as related to Certification Specification – SIM Data (CS-SIMD). Introduction EASA published a new certification standard called Certification Specification Simulator Data CS- SIMD providing regulatory guidance for the evaluation of data used for simulator certification. CS-SIMD ensures the provision of data which is used…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers the role of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Related to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). Introduction – Why do we need an MMEL Certification Basis? In fact, before the year 2000, there was no standard requirement. Between 2000 & 2014 the standard was managed in accordance with JAR MMEL. The…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the route to FAA certificate of UAS equipment. Introduction – Certification for Advanced Operations Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) What is Airworthiness? All aircraft flying in our National Air Space (NAS) must be reliable, controllable, and safe  no matter how small or large, or whether the crew is onboard the aircraft or piloting…