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MSG-3 and Corrosion Control Inspections for the EASA Aircraft Inspector

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December 19, 2017

Steven Bentley

What is MSG-3? It is system whereby we develop the maintenance Program for virtually “All” Large Aircraft. Some of the major advantages of MSG-3 MSG-3 is a Top-down process, which enables a step by step systematic analysis. (What does this mean?) MSG-3 delivers lower maintenance costs with typical savings ranging from 15% to 25% for…

Considering Aircraft Inspection and the role of the EASA Aircraft Inspector

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December 19, 2017

Steven Bentley

Regulatory Standards and Requirements for Inspection 145.A.25 Facility requirements The organisation shall ensure that: Lighting is such as to ensure each inspection and maintenance task can be carried out in an effective manner. Noise shall not distract personnel from carrying out inspection tasks. Where it is impractical to control the noise source, such personnel are…

145.A.45 Maintenance Data –How to Manage & Control Data –what are the user responsibilities, Internal Reporting Obligations.

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December 18, 2017

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com looks at issues with EASA 145 Engagement 145.A.45 Maintenance data (a) The organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data in the performance of maintenance, including modifications and repairs. ‘Applicable’ means relevant to any aircraft, component or process specified in the organisation’s approval class rating schedule…

​​Understanding and Managing Competencies in a Part 145 Environment (How do we define Competence?)

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December 18, 2017

Steven Bentley

​S​teve Bentley MD of SAS (www.sassofia.com) takes a long hard look at the subject of Competence within the EASA 145 organisation. How well is your competence management process working within your 145 Organisation? ED Decision 2011/011/R 28/11/2011 GM 2 145.A.30 (e) – Competence assessment procedure (Are you familiar with your organisations Procedure?) The organisation should…