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Considering the Role of KSA General Authority of Civil Aviation – GACAR Part 145

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December 11, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the various elements which constitute GACAR Part 145 Introduction GACAR Part 145 – Repair Stations outlines the regulations for certificated repair stations under the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia. These repair stations are authorized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on aircraft and their components….

GACAR Part 5 Requirements for SMS Documentation

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December 09, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the KSA (Saudi) GACAR Part 5 Safety Management System Documentation Introduction GACAR Part 5 places a strong emphasis on maintaining comprehensive SMS documentation as a cornerstone of regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement. The requirements for documenting safety policies, risk management processes, safety assurance activities, and…

Competence Considerations within a GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 Organisation

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December 06, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects related to the management of competence across the GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 Maintenance Organisation Approvals Introduction Managing competence across all business processes in compliance with GACAR Parts 43 and 145 involves developing a well-structured training program, ensuring ongoing evaluations and certifications, fostering a culture of safety, and…

Considering Safety Performance in the Context of an Aviation Safety Management System

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December 05, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements related to Management Safety Performance within an Aviation Safety Management System Introduction An aviation safety management system (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety risks within the aviation field. Safety performance management encompasses a holistic approach to managing all aspects of safety risk and requires constant…