Aircraft Operations and Maintenance: Contractual Terms and Definitions

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key Terms and Definitions to be found in Operational and Maintenance Contracts. Note: In the context of developing and managing aviation contracts, especially within the operations and maintenance environment, several typical contractual terms are fundamental to the structure and enforceability of these agreements. Their precise definition and application are…

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Sofema Aviation Services’ considerations related to EASA Part CAMO, Part M and the transition from Part M Subpart G

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to present a consolidated review of multiple elements related to the management of Continuing Airworthiness from a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMO) perspective. This paper also considers the challenges of introducing an SMS within an EASA Part CAMO-compliant organisation. Introduction Part M Subpart G has now entered the…

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How to Measure Performance within an EASA Part CAMO Safety Management System (SMS)

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers best practice measures for assessing the effectiveness of the Safety Management System within an EASA Part CAMO Safety Management System (SMS) Environment. Introduction Performance Measures can include some or all of the following: 1/Internal audits/compliance monitoring: all non-compliances a) Total number of findings per audit planning cycle & trend b) %…

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Introduction to Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM)

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)  looks at the role and purpose of Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) What is Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM)? ECTM is the process of monitoring key engine parameters to detect impending failures and assess engine performance. ECM essentially uses standard engine and aircraft instrumentation to support the monitoring of the various…

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