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Summary of EASA Implementing Changes Related to Regulation 1321/2014 (Regulatory Changes – 2018 – 2020)

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Regulation 1321/2014

July 14, 2020

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the amendments of Regulation 1321/2014 with COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/1142 of 14 August 2018  a) Establishes the implementing rules on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks. b) In order to ensure a high…

Operator Considerations Related to Drones in an EASA Environment (Unmanned Aircraft)

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Unmanned Aircraft

June 23, 2020

Steven Bentley

Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS). Extracted from Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 & Annex IX Essential Requirements for Unmanned Aircraft. Note – Text is heavily redacted for improved ease of understanding – please refer to original for legal transcription. Introduction – Operation of Unmanned Aircraft The operator of an unmanned aircraft is responsible for the…

EASA Airworthiness Review Staff Review of Responsibilities Effective March 24th 2020

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June 11, 2020

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers roles & responsibilities related to the Airworthiness Review Process. Ref Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/270 & Subpart I Airworthiness Review Certificate (GM M.A.901 Airworthiness review). Responsibilities of airworthiness review staff: The following is a summary of the requirements contained in M.A.901 as well as the associated AMC and Appendices, in…

EASA Maintenance Check Flights Considerations

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June 08, 2020

Steven Bentley

Following a number of events related to maintenance check Flights (MCFs) EASA has made a number of changes related to the guidance concerning maintenance check Flights. Review by Sofema Aviation Services Ref Annex I to ED Decision 2020/002/R (Amending Annex I to Decision 2015/029/R) – Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to…