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Sofema Aviation Services looks at the methodology associated with Fault Tree Analysis. Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis Fault Tree Analysis focuses on understanding the causal relationship related to a “top-level” event, which represents a hazard, and progressively uncovers successive layers with the same question format until all contributing factors and root causes are identified. FTA…

Sofema Aviation Services considers best practice methodology to deliver effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Using Both 5 Why & Fishbone as a tool together to understand Cause and Effect and to determine the various contributing causes as well as ultimately the Root Causes provides for a better outcome in combination than using each individually. Introduction…

AETS-Sofema EASA 147 Approval BG.147.005 www.aets-sofema.com The following Engine Ground Running Training Courses are currently Scheduled: Airbus A340-500/600 (TRENT 500) from 8 to 10 June 2020 Embraer ERJ 135/145 (RR AE3007A) from 15 to 17 June 2020 Boeing 747-400 (GE CF6-80 or PW4000) from 22 to 24 June 2020   Introduction The term Aircraft Engine Ground…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) considers the HFACS Framework. Introduction Spurred by increasing problems with human performance, the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) was developed by behavioural scientists in the United States Navy. Messer’s Wiegmann and Shappell referenced James Reasons Swiss-cheese model of accident causation. The goal of HFACS is not to attribute blame,…