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Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Approval Initial Issue and Assurance Process

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April 04, 2019

Steven Bentley

A review by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Introduction The basis for an organisation approval according to EASA Part 21 / J is the achievement of the approval requirements specified in 21A.245: The organisation must implement and maintain a quality system in general and a Design Assurance System in particular, to ensure the control and monitoring…

Design Organisation Approval (DOA) interface with Production Organisation Approval (POA)

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DOA

April 02, 2019

Steven Bentley

Reviewing Issues related to DOA – POA Interface within an EASA Environment What do the Regulations Require? AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations. An arrangement is considered appropriate if it is documented and satisfies the competent authority that co-ordination is satisfactory. To achieve satisfactory coordination the…

Integrating Quality Assurance into an EASA Compliant SMS

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April 01, 2019

Steven Bentley

Presentation Introduction – The Aviation Quality & Safety Management Symposium – Holiday Inn Sofia Bulgaria – Tues May 14th & Wed May 15th 2019 If you are engaged in Aviation Quality & Safety Management this is your one “must attend” event of the year. Here is your opportunity to engage with a professional who has…

Practical Considerations related to the Design Assurance System and the roles and responsibilities of the Certification Verification Engineer (CVE)

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CVE

March 29, 2019

Steven Bentley

Introduction Within the EU Jurisdiction design activities on aeronautical products may only be carried out by EASA approved Design Organizations. All design specifications must be strictly controlled. Moreover, the organisation must ensure that process procedure and staff qualification shall ensure that appropriate attention is paid to safety and reliability during the design phase. (Essentially means…