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Considerations by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) The use of composite construction is rapidly increasing in current and future airframes and structures. Composite and in particular sandwich structures provide an efficient method to increase bending rigidity without a significant increase in structural weight. The damage tolerance evaluation of structure is intended to ensure, that should fatigue, intrinsic/discrete damage,…

Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction Many Industry developments related to the structural integrity of aircraft were introduced following the incident concerning Aloha Airlines Flight 243 – April 28, 1988. Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCPs) were developed in the early 1990s by type certificate holders (TCHs) with the assistance of aircraft operators and…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) a) The continuing airworthiness of aircraft shall be ensured in accordance with the requirements of Annex I (Part-M), except for to which the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML) shall apply. b) The requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML) shall apply to the following other than complex motor-powered aircraft: i) aeroplanes…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/1142 of 14 August 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 a) Establishes the implementing rules on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks. b) In order to ensure a high…