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Considering the Role & Purpose of the Configuration Maintenance and Procedures Document (CMP) Introduction by www.Sofemaonline.com About the CMP The CMP document is approved by the Primary Certifying Authority and contains the particular aeroplane configuration minimum requirements, including any special inspection, hardware life limits, master minimum equipment list (MMEL) constraints and maintenance practices found necessary…

Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema lifts the lid on how to understand the options to drive improvements in your organisation’s production process. Introduction From time to time we are asked questions regarding the content of our training program like: 1) How to make a work package? 2) How to do Aircraft Scheduling? 3) Man Hour…

Presented by Steven Bentley CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com. Steve commenced his auditing activities in 1989, more than 30 years ago, and shares his learning experiences related to effective auditing. Introduction This paper is intended to make you a better auditor – to understand how to determine in the most effective way the system…

Every Picture Tells a Story! Sure, but sometimes there is a story behind the story. Turns out the Captain had a very hairy landing (maybe wake turbulence from a departing aircraft) but in any event, he believed it was normal. Basically the Cowl of this huge 55,000 pounds thrust engine “kissed” the ground. Unfortunately, the…