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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby member states may file a difference with ICAO SARP’s Introduction Invoking Article 38 of the Chicago Convention is formally known in the aviation community as “Filing a Difference.” It is not a legal defense mechanism used in court, but a formal administrative procedure where a Member State officially…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers the relationship between ICAO, EASA and the NAA’s related to CAW Compliance. Introduction to CAW Compliance Compliance with ICAO Annexes 1, 6, and 8 creates an interlocking regulatory framework. This structure ensures that an aircraft remains airworthy throughout its operational life. Furthermore, these rules converge to form the foundation of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features of an effective SMS Management of Change Process. Introduction – Reality Check MoC is no longer optional, it is a mandatory component of the “Safety Risk Management” pillar of your Management System. Regulatory References and Applicability For Air Operations under Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the Management of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at Processes to ensure we are able to Identify change throughout the organisational system. Introduction For any medium to large EASA Compliant Part 145 Organisation, the SMS must shift from the “informal” oversight possible in small shops to formalized, data-driven processes. Typically with limited resources we need to avoid the…