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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of Business Evaluation based on Compliance (Quality) and Safety Data looking at the Business Impact of Audit Findings and the development of effective mitigations. Introduction EASA Quality Assurance Auditing Introduction for Air Navigation Services (ANS) Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role and purpose of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Recommended Practice – ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A Introduction Aerospace Recommended Practices ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A are two crucial guidelines in the aviation industry, issued by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ARP 4754A and ARP 4761 emerged…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the development and evolution of Aircraft Certification Concepts and Techniques, concerning the EASA System Safety Analysis Introduction For several years aeroplane systems were evaluated to specific requirements, to the “single fault’” criterion, or the fail-safe design concept. As later-generation aeroplanes developed, more safety-critical functions were required to be performed, which…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) ww.sassofia.com considers the key aspects when auditing the Air Navigation and  Safety Management System (ANS SMS System) Introduction It is important to realize that the role of both QMS and SMS is to provide a service to the management team to understand both the non-conformities and risks which they face within the…