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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers various factors which should be considered within the context of Managing & Developing an Effective Fatigue Management System. Introduction Fatigue is an insidious threat to aviation maintenance staff, because of its potential to impact alertness and performance. Fatigue can often be associated with sleep loss, shift work, and long duty cycles…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the communication process between Production Organisation Approval Holder (POAH) and Design Organisation Approval Holders (DOAH). Introduction – AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations ED Decision 2012/020/R In accordance with AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) the POA holder must…

SMS for Aviation Service Providers – process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering the four components of an SMS. The benefits of an effective SMS To promote a culture of total safety. To encourage everyone in an organization to think, behave, and act with complete safety in mind. Enables the operator to create…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the historical path to OSD. Introduction A common procedures document for conducting operational evaluation boards was issued on 10 June 2004 with the following guidelines – Composition of FSB/OEB’s: The composition and the qualifications of individual members on an FAA Flight Standardization Board (FSB), a Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) Operational…