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Ref Overseas Territories Aviation Circular OTAC 145-10 Introduction The purpose of the maintenance organisation exposition (MOE) is to identify the procedures, means and methods of the approved OTAR 145 organisation. An up to date and effective MOE is crucial to maintaining a valid organisational approval. There are two options available to deliver compliant Overseas Territories…

Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at common errors made by MRO’s in allocating responsibilities for process & procedures – compounded by the weakness of regulatory auditors to identify such. All comments are welcome [email protected] 145.121 Maintenance procedures and quality system (a) The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy for…

Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) The Overseas Territories Airworthiness Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and service providers can gain approvals, licences and certificates. In some instances, they also form Instructions given under powers under the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order. The OTARs ensures adequate levels of safety and…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at the requirements related to the role of Nominated Postholder within an OTAR 145 Organisation Accountable Manager Considerations The Accountable Manager is the manager with ultimate responsibility for operational standards and compliance with the relevant regulations. Specifically, the Accountable Manager is accountable to the regulatory authority for activities conducted under…