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Introduction to ICAO Annex 1, 6 & 8 Role & Purpose

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ICAO Annex 1, 6 & 8

January 23, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role, purpose, and applicability of International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO Annex 1, 6 & 8. ICAO Annex 1, 6 & 8 – Introduction ICAO SARPS (Standards and Recommended Practices) for each area of ICAO responsibility are contained in 19 Annexes. Each Annex deals with a particular subject area. All are…

Considerations Related to the Acceptance of EASA Part 21 G & UK CAA Part 21 G Certificates

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EASA Part 21 G

January 11, 2023

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Post-Brexit acceptance of EASA Part 21 G & UK CAA Part 21 G certificates issued by production organisation approval holders – review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction Previously, EASA Form 1s were issued by UK organisations to confirm that a product, part, or component was manufactured in accordance with approved design data. Following the…

Introduction to FAA – FAR Part 43 – Role & Purpose

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FAR Part 43

January 10, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the applicable elements of FAR Part 43 and their role & purpose Note this information is summarized and focused on large aircraft. Introduction – FAR Part 43 – Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alterations Structure & Layout of Part 43 43.1 – Applicability 43.2 – Records of overhaul and rebuilding…

Introduction to SMS Fundamentals Compliant with FAA 120-92B (SMS for Aviation Service Providers)

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SMS Fundamentals

January 10, 2023

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FAA 120-92B compliant SMS Fundamentals – process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)  Introduction – SMS Fundamentals The defining characteristic of an SMS is that it is a decision-making system. An SMS is built by structuring your safety management around four components: o Safety policy, o Safety risk management (SRM), o Safety Assurance (SA), and…