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Working with EASA – Basic Intro to the DOA-POA Relationship

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DOA-POA Relationship

August 25, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the functioning relationship between EASA Part 21 J Design Organisations & EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation DOA-POA Relationship. What do the Regulations Require? AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations. Authors Note – Such a Relationship enables the provision of approved data,…

Typical Issues Related to EASA DOA-POA Relationship

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Typical Issues Related to EASA DOA-POA Relationship

August 24, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers issues that have been reported by regulatory authorities related to the interface and functioning of an EASA Design Organisation Approval (DOA) and Production Organisation Approval (POA) relationship. Feedback from Competent Authority POA Oversight The following issues have been documented over a period of time to serve as an indicator…

Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation

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Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation

August 10, 2021

Steven Bentley

Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process of assessing & managing aircraft Repairs. Introduction Repairs are a concern on older airplanes because of the possibility that they may develop, cause, or obscure metal fatigue, corrosion, or other damage during service. This damage might occur within the repair itself…

FAA & EASA Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations

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FAA & EASA Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations

August 06, 2021

Steven Bentley

FAA & EASA Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations – Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Damage to aircraft structure typically creates operational interruptions which may have significant and costly implications. The restoration to an airworthy condition takes on an important and of course needs to be certified before the next revenue flight. Please…