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FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Part Considerations

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Parts Manufacturer Approval

January 08, 2020

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Sofema Aviation Services considers the design & certification process by which PMA Approval is a combined FAA design and manufacturing process. Note: Only minor changes or improvements from the original OEM part are allowed in a PMA design. (Significant changes require a Supplemental Type Certificate.) Determination of Criticality The PMA Applicant will have to determine…

Aircraft Technical Records Landing Gear and Engines – Life Limited Parts (LLPā€™s) Considerations

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Aircraft Technical Records

January 08, 2020

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Review by Sofema Aviation Services Our Next Course will take place at Avenue Hotel Deira ā€“ Dubai, UAE: Aircraft Technical Records Specialist Lessee Management for CAMO & TR Staff ā€“ 2 Days The course will run from 9 am to 5 pm from February 2nd to February 3rd 2020 Sign up here What is Back…

Concerning the Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Records EASA (Forthcoming ref CRD -Decision 2014-04)

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Records EASA

January 08, 2020

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Comment by Sofema Aviation Services Note – In all cases concerning Aircraft Technical Records EASA requirements should be considered as the minimum requirement to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. In many cases, there are more onerous requirements which should be addressed as part of Leasing Obligations. Therefore in all cases to ensure there is adequate…

De-Mystifying the EASA Regulatory Environment

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EASA Regulatory

January 07, 2020

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Sofema Aviation Services provides clarification regarding the various terms used to describe the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rulemaking. Introduction – Hereā€™s a quick self-check! Can you explain the difference between a ā€œDecisionā€ and an ā€œOpinionā€? (If like many of Sofema delegates you are not so sure, then you are in good company :) )…