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Considerations Related to UAS – Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC)

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Light UAS Operator Certificate

February 06, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the roles, responsibilities, and scope related to the privileges of a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC). Introduction – Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) is an organisational approval certificate. Drone operators may ask the National Aviation Authority of registration to have their organisation assessed to demonstrate…

Considerations related to EASA Open Category Drone Operations

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Drone Operations

February 02, 2023

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Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the regulations related to the operation of Drones below 25KG. Introduction: ‘Open’ category of Drone Operations Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 4) Operations shall be classified as UAS operations in the ‘open’ category only where the following requirements are met: (a) the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) belongs to one of the…

Aircraft Continuing Structural Integrity – Considerations

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Structural Integrity

January 31, 2023

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Following multiple accidents & incidents related to failures in Structural Integrity, it is accepted throughout the industry that there is a need to have continuing updated knowledge concerning the structural integrity of aeroplanes. As aircraft age, they become more susceptible to deterioration, including the potential for fatigue cracking and corrosion. As such the management of…

Performing a Part 21 G Related Remote Audit using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) i.a.w. ED Decision 2021/007/R

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remote audit

January 30, 2023

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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’…