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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….

Sofema Aviation Services takes a look at How SMS is developing. Introduction Safety Management System (SMS) has been officially around now for over 5 years – Is it doing what we (Industry) Want it to do? Well, that depends do you agree with the purpose of SMS? (Compliance or Risk?) Some senior people see SMS as…

Sofema Aviation Services considers the design & certification process by which PMA Approval is a combined FAA design and manufacturing process. Note: Only minor changes or improvements from the original OEM part are allowed in a PMA design. (Significant changes require a Supplemental Type Certificate.) Determination of Criticality The PMA Applicant will have to determine…