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Considerations Related to Maintenance Programmes – OTAR Part 39 Subpart C

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July 25, 2018

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at several features of the OTAR Compliant Maintenance Program (Ref Overseas Territories Aviation Circular – OTAC 39-6) Maintenance Programme Basis The Maintenance Programme is usually based upon the MRB report, the TC holder’s maintenance planning document or Chapter 5 of the maintenance manual (the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance programme). The maintenance…

Introduction to Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations OTAR

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July 24, 2018

Steven Bentley

The UK Civil Aviation Act 1949 (Overseas Territories) Order 1969 provides for the making of secondary legislation. The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2007 (hereinafter referred to as the AN(OT)O) is the highest level of civil aviation regulation applicable in the Overseas Territories. Last amended on 9 January 2008, it encompasses all civil aviation-related fields…

Review of Part 66 “On the Job Training” (OJT)

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July 23, 2018

Steven Bentley

It is necessary in support of the First EASA Part 66 Maintenance Engineers Licence for the prospective Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer LAME to complete a period of OJT The following information is drawn from AMC to Section 6 of Appendix III to Part-66 ‘Aircraft Type Training and Examination Standard. On-the-Job Training’ ED Decision 2015/029/R With…

Is there a Difference Between UAE GCAA SMS, FAA SMS and EASA SMS?

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July 19, 2018

Steven Bentley

The Short Answer is No! ….However there is more to this story – Read on ! Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com  Looks at some of the specific elements related to UAE GCAA, FAA & EASA Compliant SMS Whether we are talking about UAE GCAA, FAA or EASA as the “regulatory environment” the focus remains on demonstrating…