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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers acceptable practice for the performance of a remote audit. Remote Audit Introduction This auditing process is available to: Competent authorities when overseeing regulated organisations; Regulated organisations when conducting internal audits / monitoring compliance of their organisation with the relevant requirements, and When evaluating vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Terminology ‘remote audit’…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers a process whereby an operator may elect to self-audit (Internal Audit Program) in anticipation of regulatory audits. Internal Audit Program Introduction SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) requires putting in place a mechanism to collect any information deemed useful to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers System Safety Assessment in relation to the Arsenal Draft of AC 1309–1. Introduction – System Safety Assessment In 2002, the FAA provided a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) relevant to 14 CFR Part 25. Accompanying this notice is the Arsenal Draft of AC 1309–1. Existing definitions and rules in 25.1309…

EASA CS 25 Instrument & Electrical System: Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the following codes: Instruments installation (§ 25.1321 à 25.1333) Electrical systems & equipment (§ 25.1351 à 25.1365) INSTRUMENTS INSTALLATION – CS 25.1321 Arrangement and visibility (a) Each flight, navigation, and powerplant instrument for use by any pilot must be plainly visible to him from…