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Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety ā€“ Exposure Due to the Potential of Maintenance Error

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Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety ā€“ Exposure Due to the Potential of Maintenance Error

July 09, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com considers the relationship between maintenance error and fuel tank safety exposure Introduction – Maintenance errors can have severe implications for fuel tank safety in aviation, which, at the very worst, could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Here we look in detail at typical causal factors and appropriate mitigations where relevant. Aviation maintenance…

Roles and Responsibility of EASA – CAMO Maintenance Planning Department

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EASA - CAMO-Maintenance-Planning-Department

July 09, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the typical Roles and Responsibilities of the EASA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) related to the Planning Department and the importance of the role related to the delivery of effective maintenance. Within the CAMO department, the Maintenance Planning Group has a range of responsibilities which include the delivery of the…

EASA Part 145 – The Impact of Fatigue in Maintenance Errors

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EASA Part 145 - The Impact of Fatigue in Maintenance Errors

July 04, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the effect of Fatigue and the potential impact on Maintenance Errors Introduction In an EASA Part 145 aircraft maintenance organization, addressing fatigue-related errors is crucial for ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Fatigue can significantly impair human performance, leading to errors that are potentially catastrophic in the aviation maintenance context….

Safety & Human Factor Training Requirements Related to EASA Part CAMO

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Safety- Human-Factor- Training Requirements Related to EASA Part CAMO

July 04, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com considers the training Obligations placed on the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation with the Introduction of EASA Part CAMO. Introduction EASA Part CAMO Implementation Date ā€“ 24 March 2020 Following the Implementation Date ā€“ each aircraft must follow either Part-M or Part-ML standard, and any person or organization involved in continuing airworthiness…