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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers North American & European Standards related to Aeronautical Products. Introduction – Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) RTCA is a US non-profit organisation: Founded in 1935 20 active committees with multiple working groups Develops industry standards Co-operates with aviation regulators (FAA / EASA etc) Standards are developed and drafted…

CS 25 Flammability Considerations review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction At the very core of flammability compliance for aircraft, interiors are regulation Section 25.853 and part 25, appendix F, part I, which details the test criteria. Section 25.855 is also relevant to interiors manufacturers who make products specifically for the cargo compartments of…

Considering the Role and Purpose of EASA User Guides within the European Union – Discussion Paper presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Under European Law, EASA was not allowed (although this is now permitted to a degree with the latest Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)) to involve directly in the legal framework within…

Comment by Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com (Ref EASA – See Here) related to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Recurrent Defects Best Practices. Introduction Both accidents and high-risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults in aircraft components and systems. These events were the result of repetitive defects that had not been properly resolved. Unresolved…