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EASA Certification – Aircraft Seat Belt & Air Bags Considerations

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Aircraft Seat Belt

June 07, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a background look at the certification of Aircraft Seat Belt Systems. Introduction Aircraft manufactured prior to 2009 were required to have seats and belts that could withstand a 9g static load. Post 2009 seats and seat belts are certified to withstand loads up to 16g. o Updated testing methodology. Head…

Aircraft Emergency Exit Configurations Requirements

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Emergency Exit Configurations

June 06, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements related to various Emergency Exit Configurations. Introduction Exit Requirements per Passenger Configuration For a passenger seating configuration of 1 to 9 seats, there must be at least one Type IV or larger over wing exit on each side of the fuselage or, if over wing exits are not…

EASA CS 25 Aisle clearance – Main aisles/Cross aisles

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June 03, 2022

Steven Bentley

Considerations related to aisle clearance with respect to seat installations Ref EASA CM No.: CM-CS-007 Issue 01 issued 25 July 2018 & Regulatory requirement(s): CS 25.815 Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers changes related to the regulations concerning the Aircraft Aisle Width. Definition  – Front Row Seat – A seat installed aft of an interior…

Aviation Leadership Skills – Initial Preparation to Plan Your Negotiation Strategy

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Negotiation Strategy

June 01, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key negotiation strategy to prepare for the best outcome when negotiating aircraft lease agreements or other critical aviation contracts. Introduction Without a doubt, a lack of preparation is the primary reason for coming unstuck. However, it does not have to be so and with careful planning you can…