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Sofema Aviation Services considers human factors within an Aviation Maintenance Planning environment. Aviation Maintenance Planning Introduction Whilst currently (October 2018) EASA does not mandate the obligation to ensure CAMO & Maintenance Planning Staff receive HF training, the reality is that the potential for Human Factor Error knows no bounds and it is just as likely…

Primary Hazards related to Fuel Tank Working There are a number of potential hazards which fuel-tank maintenance personnel may experience whilst engaged in Fuel Tank Work, however, the 2 primary hazards are: a) Chemical. b) Physical. Considering Chemical Hazards and their Consequences – Fuel Off course the most commonly recognized hazard is the jet fuel…

 Introduction A large percentage of the work involved in performing inspection and modification of aircraft fuel tanks and their systems is typically carried out with the fuel tank itself. Such tasks require maintenance personnel to physically enter the tank, where significant environmental hazards exist. Fuel Tank related work is one of the most difficult challenges…

Comments by Steve Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Introduction As a precursor to the introduction of Regulation 376/2014 EASA identified shortcomings related to Aviation Occurrence Reporting and proposed in 2010 a new regulation which in compliance with ICAO objectives moved the focus from a ‘reactive’ system to a pro-active, risk- and evidence-based system. It…