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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…

Deferred Maintenance Items – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process by which the effectiveness of the defect deferment process is assessed on a continuous basis. Introduction A simple measure of the effectiveness of the operation will relate to the safety and serviceability of the aircraft, the level of Technical Log or Pilot reports “PIREPs”….