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Different Types of Defects Encountered During the Inspection of Aircraft Composite Material and By TAP testing – Part II

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SAS considers the type of defects which may be encountered during the inspection of Aircraft Composite Material.

June 05, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā 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 theĀ separation of a laminate skin from honeycomb core material. Early detection of disbond is important because it may provide an indication of imminent…

Considering the Potential for HF Error within the CAMO Roles ā€“ Pressure Causes Stress!

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HF Error within the CAMO Roles ā€“ Pressure Causes Stress!

May 30, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the potential for HF error with an EASA / GCAA-compliant CAMO. Introduction The Primary Roles of the CAMO are Maintenance Planning, Technical Records, Reliability & Engineering. Each ā€œRoleā€ brings the challenges of how we can ensure enough attention to both personal and organizational responsibility when we consider the potential for…

Linking European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) & Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Competence Building Training

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Competence Building Training

May 29, 2024

Steven Bentley

SofemaOnline.com looks at the benefits of being able to personally demonstrate the EASA CAMO Regulatory Training background Introduction Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) obligations are proscribed within EASAā€™s Implementing Rules EU 1321/2014. A CAMO is directly responsible to the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holder. A CAMO must also maintain detailed airworthiness records of the maintenance…

Considering Terminology related to EASA Part-CAMO Regulatory Approval

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EASA Part-CAMO Regulatory Approval

May 24, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services associated with EASA Part-CAMO Introduction The following Terminology and Definitions have been adopted by EASA for use specifically with regulations concerning the operation of an EASA Part-CAMO Organisation. Definitions Assessment – in the context of management system performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and oversight, refers to a planned and documented activity performed by…