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Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS)

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Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS)

July 29, 2021

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Introduction to TAWS presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com What is the purpose of a Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) Essentially the purpose is to provide a safety net that automatically warns pilots when their aircraft is in potentially hazardous proximity to terrain. EASA Requirement Turbine-powered aeroplanes having an MCTOM of more than 5…

How to implement Safety Management System within an EASA Part 145 Organisation?

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Considerations Related to the Implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

July 27, 2021

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews how to implement Safety Management System within an EASA Part 145 Organisation. Implementing Safety Management Systems in aviation – Introduction SMS is required within all Aircraft Maintenance Organisations In accordance with the requirements of ICAO Annex 19. EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2019-05 (C) and currently,…

ICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness aspects)

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ICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness aspects)

July 26, 2021

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ICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness aspects) – Considerations by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Certification of an operator (airworthiness aspects) is to determine the capability of the applicant to adequately maintain its aircraft in airworthy condition. This would include a detailed review and evaluation of the applicantā€™s: Maintenance control manual Supplemental…

EASA Considerations Related to the Use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

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EASA Considerations Related to the Use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

July 23, 2021

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EASA Considerations Related to the Use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) – Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction –Ā CAT.IDE.A.105 Minimum Equipment for Flight A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplaneā€™s instruments, items of equipment, or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless: The aeroplane…