Introduction to Composite Materials and their application and use in Aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

On January 26, 2024 By Steven Bentley In Blog 0 Comment

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the different composite materials and their applications in aviation. Introduction  Composite materials are multi-component materials made from two or more different constituents that when combined, produce a material with properties different from and superior to those of the individual components.  The individual components maintain their physical identities in the…

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Understanding the Importance of TAP Hammer Testing as a Tool for Aircraft Composite Inspection

On January 26, 2024 By Steven Bentley In Blog 0 Comment

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Best Practices and Challenges related to Composite Material TAP Hammer Testing. To provide the most effective inspection requires a competent Inspector who can provide the skill level necessary to support the task. Introduction Composite materials, such as carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP), are increasingly used in modern aircraft due to their…

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Acceptance of FAA PMA Parts within EASA Regulatory Environment IAW TIP

On January 26, 2024 By Steven Bentley In Blog 0 Comment

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) For Airworthiness and Environmental Certification, Between the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Revision 7 (Effective November 18, 2023), concerning FAA PMA Parts within EASA Regulatory Environment IAW TIP. Introduction – Parts Manufacturing…

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