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FAA 120-92B compliant Safety Management Systems – Process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Safety Management System – Introduction An SMS is an organization-wide comprehensive and preventive approach to managing safety. An SMS includes o A safety policy, o Formal methods for identifying hazards and mitigating risk, o Promotion of a positive safety culture….

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key changes which will impact a number of regulatory requirements between the UK CAA, EASA & the FAA. Introduction The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have concluded negotiations on the Technical Implementation Procedures (the TIP), which was signed today (17 May 2021). The…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations related to communications with TCH & OEM. Introduction – how does the following work in your organisation? Operator processes for identifying and documenting problems or difficulties with maintenance tasks that, in the judgment of the operator, pose a safety hazard. Operator processes for reporting back to OEM/DAHs on…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at some examples and considerations related to Aircraft Recurrent Defect management best practice – with thanks to EASA. Aircraft Recurrent Defect – Introduction Aviation History shows that a number of accidents and high risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults on aircraft components and systems. These events were…