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MSG 3 Aircraft Inspection Considerations – Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com What is MSG 3 MSG stands for Maintenance Steering Group (3 is the 3rd version of the process and has been around since 1980). It provides a process which is used for developing scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals, which will be acceptable to the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com has the answers regarding Corrosion Prevention. Introduction to Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCPs) In 1993 MSG-3 was amended to include assessment of damage to aircraft structures caused by corrosion. Since then, CPCPs have been incorporated into maintenance programs using MSG-3 guidance. With additional development during the early 1990s by…

Considerations presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com regarding Static Electricity. Example of an Adverse Outcome A faulty forklift battery was to be returned to the manufacturer. Per the manufacturer’s specifications, they put a plastic sheet over the battery and left it in the maintenance shop overnight. Early the next morning, it exploded. The blast…

Presented by Steve Bentley on behalf of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Note this document contains a combination of EASA regulatory obligations together with the authors’ interpretation of best practice. Introduction EASA Serves the role of Competent Authority for Third Country Approval Holders including EASA Part 145. To provide the industry with guidance EASA produces a…