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OTAR Part 145 Review of Roles & Responsibilities related to the Quality System QC & QA

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OTAR Part 145

May 27, 2019

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Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at common errors made by MRO’s in allocating responsibilities for process & procedures – compounded by the weakness of regulatory auditors to identify such. All comments are welcome office@sassofia.com 145.121 Maintenance procedures and quality system (a) The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy for…

Review of the Differences Between OTAR 145 and EASA Part 145

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May 27, 2019

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Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) The Overseas Territories Airworthiness Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and service providers can gain approvals, licences and certificates. In some instances, they also form Instructions given under powers under the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order. The OTARs ensures adequate levels of safety and…

Overseas Territories Airworthiness Requirements (OTAR 145) Nominated Postholder Responsibilities Considerations

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May 23, 2019

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Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at the requirements related to the role of Nominated Postholder within an OTAR 145 Organisation Accountable Manager Considerations The Accountable Manager is the manager with ultimate responsibility for operational standards and compliance with the relevant regulations. Specifically, the Accountable Manager is accountable to the regulatory authority for activities conducted under…

What Does the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements Say Regarding Fabrication of Parts

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Fabrication of Parts

May 22, 2019

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Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a look! Fabrication Versus Production The term “fabrication” is to identify a restricted production under the limitations of OTAR approval. The term “production of parts” or “manufacture” of parts is to be used in the context of Part-21 Subpart G and Subpart F (POA) for mass production. Note: TCH messages…