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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the use of the Terms Contract and Sub-Contract and in each case where the responsibility sits for both Quality & Safety activities. Understanding Contractual and Sub Contractual relationships in an EASA Aviation context. EASA has adopted a Specific Terminology to identify specific responsibility for certain activities namely: Contracted Activities Sub-contracted…

EASA Part 21 Design Considerations Related to Proportionality & Level of Involvement – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the steps EASA is taking to make life a little easier for smaller organisations. Let’s First Consider Proportionality Early in 2019, EASA introduced additional Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMCs) for Part 21. (Ref Annex I to…

Introduction to Aircraft Ground Anti Icing / De-Icing Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Concerning the Hazards of Ice, Snow, and Frost A small ice secretion of only 0.40 mm caused by ice, snow or frost, is able to disrupt the airflow over the lift and control surfaces of an aircraft. The consequence…

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the functioning relationship between EASA Part 21 J Design Organisations & EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation DOA-POA Relationship. What do the Regulations Require? AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations. Authors Note – Such a Relationship enables the provision of approved data,…