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Concerning EASA Part 21 (21.A.10) Major Changes & Type-certification basis, OSD, DCB & EPR requirements

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21.A.10

November 30, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Service (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the regulatory requirements drivers for Part 21 (21.A.10) Major Changes and information related to operational suitability, data certification basis, and environmental protection requirements for a major change to a type-certificate. Introduction – Regulation (EU) 2019/897(EU) 2019/897 (a) A major change to a type-certificate and areas affected by the…

Aviation Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Considerations

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Aviation Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Considerations

November 30, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary activities which are performed within an Aviation MCC Introduction Aircraft out of service for whatever reason can financially burden an organisation. A business process that is able to manage and support in detail the specific elements which ensure availability & safety will be a significant positive for the…

Considering Quality Standards within an EASA Compliant Approved Organisation

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Quality Standards

November 30, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the source of our Quality Standards and looks at how to develop & how to manage. Introduction – How do we Identify and Measure our Internal Quality Standards? Setting Standards – We use standards as a reference point or benchmark by which we can measure what we are doing…

Considering the Difference Between EASA Line Maintenance & Base Maintenance

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Base Maintenance

November 29, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the difference between Line & Base Maintenance and how to assess the scope of required work. What is Meant by Line Maintenance? The definition of aircraft line maintenance is provided in AMC 145.A.10, together with a list of activities which “may” be considered as line maintenance. The word “may”…