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The following takes a quick look at the functional engagement of the SMS within the European Community and how it connects to the national airworthiness authority. The European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) – Is intended to ensure that the principles of safety management are applied within the European Aviation Community so as to continually…

Sofema Aviation Services takes a look under the hood! Where are the Safety Management System (SMS) drivers and how effective are they? Introduction The meaning of the word “safety” In aviation, safety means the state in which risks associated with aviation activities, related to, or indirect support of the operation of aircraft, are reduced and…

Considerations presented by Sofema Aviation Services. Introduction EASA mandates that Part M & Part 145 Organisations shall manage competence at all levels of the organisation. Part 145 Organisations, as well as Part M Organisations, are required to demonstrate the management of competence. Effective Competence Management should ensure that each and every employee has all the…

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com considers regulatory requirements concerning Certification of Aircraft Structural Repairs. Introduction Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations When a repair is carried out, which is essentially outside of the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) criteria or is carried out to a primary structural element, it is necessary to receive airworthiness approval for the repair….