Helicopter Maintenance Considerations and MSG-3 derived Helicopter Maintenance Programs.

A briefing document by Steven Bentley MD Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Helicopter (Rotary Wing) Maintenance Considerations. It is a fact of life that Helicopters require far more maintenance per flying hour than fixed wing. The also require extra TLC (tender loving Care !) which translates into the importance of managing competences to the highest standards….

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Issues of Managing Low Utilisation Aircraft Maintenance Programs “LUMP”

The following article considers issues which should be considered as the aircraft utilisation decreases. Maintenance does not diminish but changes in nature to reflect the changing conditions. If neglected the cost of not performing maintenance can become significant. Low utilisation of Aircraft Engines and Components can have an extremely detrimental affect on the operation of…

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SMS in transition within EASA regulated countries

An article by Steven Bentley of Sofema Aviation Services reviewing impending changes to the Safety Management System processes within European Operations and MRO’s and the States. EASA has mandated the requirements for the implementation of Safety management Systems and processes with community operators and maintainers. Part OPS Gen 200 provides Acceptable Means of Compliance –…

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