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Approval of Stores Inspection Staff within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

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Stores Inspection Staff within an EASA Part 145 Organisation

June 24, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process to enable approval of 145 Stores Inspection Staff Introduction It is a requirement under EASA Part 145 that personnel performing incoming inspections be authorized by the Quality Manager. This is in line with the regulations governing maintenance organizations to ensure that only competent and approved individuals carry out…

Aircraft Transfers and end of Lease Considerations – EASA Part M & CAMO Related

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June 21, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services considers the Aircraft Transfers and end of Lease within an EASA Part M & CAMO Related environment During the transfer of an aircraft due to the sale or end of the lease, the lease return conditions suddenly become very important and we pay attention (maybe for the first time!) the wish of…

The Impact of SMS and Compliance Management on the CAMO

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CAMO = SMS-and- Compliance-Management

June 20, 2024

Steven Bentley

When is a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) not a CAMO? Well, it’s not a trick question, but as a result of EASA deciding to postpone the changes to Part M (as well as Part 145), there is a difference going forward between a stand alone CAMO and the CAMO which belongs to the Operators…

Considering the Importance of Temperature and Humidity Control in an EASA Part 145 Compliant Store

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the regulatory requirements and best practices for managing and controlling temperature and humidity within approved storage facilities.

June 20, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the regulatory requirements and best practices for managing and controlling temperature and humidity within approved storage facilities. Introduction – EASA Part 145 Regulatory Requirements EASA Part 145.A.25 Facility Requirements:  – Paragraph (d) of 145.A.25 states: “The working environment must be appropriate for the tasks being undertaken and shall ensure effective…