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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the EASA Part M Changes which impact EASA 1321/2014. General Introduction Concerning Part M Changes Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 introduced more flexible requirements for the maintenance of light aircraft, as established by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014. It has also added safety risk management measures for organisations that manage the continuing…

Sofema Aviation Services considers Maintenance Error & aviation Human Factors training in aviation supporting the Implementation of a Maintenance Error Management System (MEMS) within an EASA Part 145 Organisation Maintenance errors & Human Factors training in aviation – Introduction Maintenance errors cost millions of Euros each year in rework, late performance, and lost revenue, additionally,…

Here we review the current situation regarding “when will the Max Return to Service”. Introduction Harmony among the main aviation regulators has been bittersweet, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rightly agreed with major aviation regulators that Boeing must address the specific issues raised with the flight control system of the 737 MAX. FAA Considerations…

AETS-Sofema provides a status overview regarding the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) system. Introduction – What does MCAS do? The 737 MAX was designed to handle and feel the same to the pilot as the 737 NG. Without the MCAS function, in some small areas of the flight envelope: When approaching a stall and during…