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Considering Forthcoming EASA Part 145 SMS Internal Safety Reporting Requirements

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September 03, 2019

Steven Bentley

 Introduction This document considers the requirement of forthcoming regulation NPA 2019-05 (C) related to the effective delivery of an Internal 145 Reporting System including Confidential Reporting. AMC1 145.A.202 Internal safety reporting scheme focuses on the need for confidentiality and brings EASA Part 145 into alignment with EASA Regulation 376/2014. Regulation (EU Reg. 376/2014 became applicable…

The Changing Role of Quality & Safety Following the Proposed Changes Within the EASA Part 145 Quality & Safety System NPA 2019-05 (C)

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September 02, 2019

Steven Bentley

Introduction Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com & Sofema Online www.sofemaonline.com takes a look at what the forthcoming EASA changes to Part 145 will look like and what they could mean for Quality, Safety & Management Personnel. Name Change QM/ QAM to CM In keeping with “Management System” understanding from Regulation 965/2012, the…

Quality Auditing of Aviation EASA – GCAA Safety Management Systems

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August 30, 2019

Steven Bentley

Discussion Paper by Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Introduction There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). The following is intended to hopefully clear up this misunderstanding: a) QMS and SMS – Offers many common methods and techniques, but provides different outcomes and objectives; b) Sufficient competent…

Practical EASA – GCAA Base Maintenance Audits – Advanced Techniques for Auditing – Stores and Tool Calibration

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August 27, 2019

Steven Bentley

A review by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Introduction Auditing key elements of the Stores & Tooling Calibration Process (We can also include the management of equipment within the hanger environment as badly managed equipment can easily become a hazard to the aircraft) Starting with an understanding of the Maintenance Organisation Procedures and to Gap analyse…

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