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Developing an Internal Audit Program to Preempt SAFA, SACA & SANA Exposure

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Internal Audit Program

January 26, 2023

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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…

CS25-FAR 25-1309 System Safety Assessment (SSA) General Terminology and Additional Considerations

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System Safety Assessment

January 25, 2023

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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 Considerations

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Instrument & Electrical System

January 24, 2023

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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…

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…