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Considering the Difference between Safety Objectives and Safety Performance Targets within the context of an EASA Aviation Safety Management System.

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Safety-Objectives-and-Safety-Performance

June 14, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key elements associated with the management of Safety Objectives and Safety Performance Targets Introduction Understanding the difference between safety objectives and safety performance targets is crucial for overseeing and managing effective safety measures. The differentiation between safety objectives and safety performance targets is fundamental to enhancing aviation safety within the…

Managing an EASA – Compliant Part 145 Calibration Process

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EASA - Compliant Part 145 Calibration Process

June 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…

EASA Part 145 Tooling Store General Considerations

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EASA Part 145 Tooling Store General Considerations

June 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…

Review of EASA Specimen CAO Management Contract

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Sofema Aviation Services reviews Appendix I — CAO management contract ref Regulation (EU) 2022/410

June 10, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…