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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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges and a way forward of enabling Certification by an EASA Part 145 Organisation Holding appropriate Approval Introduction – What Does EASA Say? 1.3.2.1. Component training. Depending on the complexity and the technology of the component, the CC/S shall be able to demonstrate he/she received appropriate theoretical and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary elements of both planning & control within the operators’ Maintenance Control. Introduction We must ensure that Aviation Safety is afforded the highest priority and this means carefully managing the airworthiness of the aircraft. We should all accept that safety should never be compromised and in respect of aircraft…