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What is the Difference Between FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Parts and FAA Supplemental Type certificate (STC) Parts?

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April 17, 2018

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com – explains A type certificate holder (TCH) can produce parts for its airplanes through the process of the manufacturers authorisation FAR Part 21 / EASA Part 21 Subpart G has the authorization to manufacture those parts on the basis of its type certificate, and production certificate. However…

FAA & EASA Relationship and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Considerations

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April 16, 2018

Steven Bentley

Existing between FAA & EASA is a Bi Lateral agreement which includes STC Certifications The FAA was created in 1958 with the need to take control of aviation safety. With sole control of Aviation Rule Making including Air Navigation and Air Traffic Control. EASA origins started later In July of 2002, when the members of…

About our Instructors – Altin Vrapi

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April 12, 2018

Steven Bentley

Introducing Altin Vrapi. He has a Master degree of Science in Engineering graduated in Polytechnic University of Tirana. Altin has worked in several areas of Aviation for more than 23 years, starting from Aircraft Engineer, Technical Director, Quality Manager, and Accountable Manager in Airlines. He also has experience as Integrated Management System Manager at Albania’s National…

Featuring this month – Altin Vrapi!

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April 12, 2018

Steven Bentley

This month we say hello to our instructor Altin Vrapi. Altin graduated in Polytechnic University of Tirana – Master Science in Engineering. He has worked in several areas of Aviation for more than 23 years, starting from Aircraft Engineer, Technical Director, Quality Manager, and Accountable Manager in Airlines. He also worked as Integrated Management System Manager at Albania’s…