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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers best practices related to the management of Part 145 Calibration Systems. Regulatory requirements typically require that “where necessary”, tools, equipment, and in particular test equipment – sometimes called “appliances” are, calibrated to standards, being acceptable for the Regulatory Authority. Calibration Periodicity The required calibration frequency for any appliance should…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers best practices concerning EASA Part 145 Tooling Control & Management. EASA Regulatory Obligations To ensure full compliance with AMC 145.A.40 (b), the maintenance organisation shall ensure that: All tools, equipment and particularly test equipment, as appropriate, are controlled and calibrated according to an officially recognized standard at a frequency…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Reviews Appendix I — CAO management contract Ref. Regulation (EU) 2022/410 Introduction When an owner or operator contracts with a CAMO or CAO under point M.A.201 to carry out continuing airworthiness management tasks, upon request by the competent authority, the owner or operator shall send a copy of the contract signed…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sofemaonline.com considers the type of defects which may be encountered during the inspection of Aircraft Composite Material. Disbond Disbond is the separation between laminates, e.g. a bonded joint, or the separation of a laminate skin from honeycomb core material. Early detection of disbond is important because it may provide an indication of imminent…