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7 Best Practice Auditing Tips to Navigate an EASA Compliance Audit

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April 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Navigating an EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) compliance audit requires moving beyond a “checklist manifesto” and toward a diagnostic conversation. In a high-stakes regulatory environment, the goal isn’t just to find a non-compliance, but to understand the systemic health of the organization. In an EASA environment, always frame your “insights” back to the Regulation…

Compliance Considerations Related to Aircraft Acquisition (Buying, Dry lease, Wet Lease)

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April 21, 2026

Steven Bentley

Introduction The compliance department’s role in aircraft acquisition is defined by the rigorous integration of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 (Continuing Airworthiness) and Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Today the compliance function is the primary oversight enabler related to the “Technical Bridge,” ensuring that an asset’s airworthiness status remains continuous during the high-risk transition of…

EASA Internal Compliance Audit Enhancement Considerations

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April 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Introduction – To consider the following elements in focus: How to enhance the depth of our internal audits with focus on Root Cause Analysis Techniques. How to identify systemic risks before they become findings in an EASA audit, How to ensure that the Quality Control processes are compliant and effective. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) vs….

Navigating the “A” Rating: Managing Off-Wing Components Without a “C” Approval

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April 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Can We Manage Components Off-Wing without a “C” Rating Approval – when the inspection is included in the AMM (Small company)   A Short Answer is a qualified yes – However to Note it is nothing to do with Company Size The question of whether an organization can manage components off-wing without a Category C…