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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terms, definitions and differences related to Practical Assessment from an EASA perspective. Introduction The practical assessment addresses the practical portion of any EASA Part 147 type training whereas the OJT assessment addresses the additional practical experience necessary to gain in a true maintenance environment as part of the first type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the development of the Supplemental Structural Inspection SSI requirements Introduction On 14 May 1977, a Boeing 707 (Cargo Aircraft) operated by UK Operator Dan Air Services Ltd. crashed some 3 miles short of the runway at Lusaka International Airport. The Boeing 707 was certified failsafe, however, the Model 707-300 flown by Dan Air…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers best practices related to the integration of Maintenance Foreign Object Damage (FOD) process and procedures into the organizational Safety Management System. Introduction – to ensure the best outcomes the following elements will be considered: Foreign Object Damage (FOD) can result from various objects like tools, parts, debris etc. The integration…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role & purpose of Required Inspection Items (RII) Tasks Introduction An FAA RII item is defined as a designation of the items of maintenance and alteration that must be inspected (required inspections) including at least those that could result in a failure, malfunction, or defect, endangering the safe operation of…