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Regarding Component Certifying Staff What is a Simple Component & What Steps Should be taken to enable Certification by an EASA Part 145 Organisation Holding appropriate Approval

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EASA Part 145 Organisation

October 12, 2021

Steven Bentley

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…

Considering Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Control Objectives

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Maintenance

October 07, 2021

Steven Bentley

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…

EASA Part 21 Compliance Statement Consideration

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EASA Part 21 Compliance Statement Consideration

October 07, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the various elements involved in the generation of the “compliance” statement. Introduction – 21.A.239 Design Assurance System – (Regulation (EU) No 69/2014 The design organisation shall demonstrate that it has established and is able to maintain a design assurance system for the control and supervision of the design and of design…

Introduction to the Role of an Aviation Maintenance Control Centre (MCC)

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MCC

October 06, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary activities which are performed within an Aviation MCC. Introduction The Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) is typically an extension of the Operators Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). Aircraft out of service for whatever reason can financially burden an organisation. A business process which is able to manage and support…