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SAFA Finding Categories, Class of Actions & Proof of Inspection Form

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SAFA

October 14, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the process related to SAFA & SACA findings & Notification Actions. Introduction – Finding non-conformities and subsequent actions Non-conformities that can be found in a SAFA inspection are classified according to the deviation from the applicable requirements and their influence on safety. Minor non-conformities (category 1) are reported to the pilot-in-command….

Using Critical Path Analysis in support of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning

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Critical Path Analysis

October 13, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the use of Critical Path Analytical (CPA) Techniques in the EASA Part 145 Production Planning Environment. Part 145 AMO Production Planning Critical Path Analysis (CPA) Part 145 MRO Critical Path Workflow Analysis Introduction Critical Path Analysis (CPA) CPA can significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of a project by…

Why Does EASA Use Special Conditions, Certification Memoranda and Good Practices Documents

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Certification Memoranda

October 13, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process of delivering additional information using Special Conditions, Certification Memoranda, and Good Practices Documents related to EASA Part 21 Design Process. Introduction – One of the challenges which are faced by persons wishing to navigate the EASA regulatory environment in Relation to Part 21 & Certification Specification is…

EASA Part 145 Safety Management System Reporting Criteria

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Reporting Criteria

October 10, 2022

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews Reporting Criteria identified by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015  Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management Serious structural damage (for example: cracks, permanent deformation, delamination, debonding, burning, excessive wear, or corrosion) found during maintenance of the aircraft or component. Serious leakage or contamination of fluids (for example: hydraulic,…