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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to present the following guest blog written by our Reliability Expert Rustom D. Sutaria – Avia Intelligence, Dubai, UAE, 2018 We already realise that despatch reliability is the percentage of flights that depart within a specific window after the scheduled departure time. When measuring despatch reliability, operators exclude non‐aircraft…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to present the following guest blog written by our Reliability Expert Rustom D. Sutaria – Avia Intelligence, Dubai, UAE, 2018 Aircraft availability is defined as all required maintenance is accomplished and the aircraft is airworthy, as defined by the regulations. When an aircraft is either scheduled for maintenance or is…

Introduction Whilst Aircraft fuel-tank entry is essential for both inspection and modification it poses a number of hazards to maintenance personnel performing the work. Fuel-tank work can be accomplished as required without placing personnel at risk through effective preparation and training. The Maintenance Organisation should strive to ensure a safe, healthy work environment for fuel-tank…

Considering the role of a Fuel Tank Entry Team An essential requirement to minimize exposure to the risk of injury during fuel-tank work is a properly trained and equipped team. Personnel with authorization to enter the fuel tank and perform work must be able to recognize potential hazards and initiate evacuation if there are any…