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Steve Bentley, FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Considers the best practices, challenges and additional considerations related to Safety Auditing Methods within Ground Operations Both SMS compliance auditing and safety system (risk) auditing are crucial for maintaining and improving aviation safety. Compliance auditing ensures the organization meets regulatory standards, but risk auditing goes further by…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers an overview of the expected content of the GACAR Repair Station Manual (RSM) 145.87 Repair Station Manual. (a)   A certificated repair station must prepare and follow a repair station manual that is acceptable to GACAR PART 145 – REPAIR STATIONS (b)   A certificated repair station must maintain a current repair station manual….

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews a typical example of an organisation’s approach to SMS Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Introduction Implementing an effective Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment procedure involves addressing various challenges and adhering to best practices. By integrating risk management into the organizational culture, engaging stakeholders, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and continuously monitoring…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the various elements which constitute GACAR Part 145 Introduction GACAR Part 145 – Repair Stations outlines the regulations for certificated repair stations under the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia. These repair stations are authorized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on aircraft and their components….