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Engine Direct Maintenance Cost The Cost of Engine Shop Maintenance is known as the Direct Maintenance Cost (DMC) With modern condition monitoring processes and the availability of Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) software, it is possible to be far more “accurate” in assessing the operational costs of Engine Maintenance. Additionally the introduction of Condition Monitored…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at how to ensure that our Trainees Understand us – Checking for Understanding (CFU) Checking for Understanding (CFU) is a fundamental element of ensuring effective instruction. By Checking for Understanding we are able to continually verify that our delegates or students are connecting with what is has been taught. It…

Steve Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services www.sasssofia.com – looks at what makes an EASA Part 147 Practical Assessor reach the top of his or her game – Read on! Every person who will deliver Practical Assessment should think about these attributes and ask him or herself where their strengths and development areas lie in…

EASA Requires Practical Training to be completed following the completion of every EASA Part 147 Type Training. The following information is extracted from regulation 1321/2014 together with EASA Frequently Asked Questions FAQ APPENDICES TO ANNEX III (Part- 66) 3.2. Practical Training (a) Objective: The objective of practical training is to gain the required competence in…