Carrying out a Remote EASA Compliance Audit

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the recommended best practices for the performance of EASA Compliance Audit – Remote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Introduction This document provides technical guidance on the use of remote information and communication technology (ICT) to support: The competent authorities when performing the oversight of regulated organisations and The industry when…

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What is the EASA Changed Aeronautical Product Rule?

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the certification basis of changed aeronautical product Introduction EASA has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) on the further improvement of the guidance on the implementation of the ‘Changed Product Rule’ (Part 21.A.101). With this rule, EASA establishes the type-certification basis for changes to Type…

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

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key terminology related to Aircraft Certification – System Safety Assessment Catastrophic Failure Condition: A failure condition that would result in multiple fatalities, usually with the loss of the airplane. Error: An omission or incorrect action by a crewmember or maintenance personnel, or a mistake in requirements, design, or implementation. Event: An…

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Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems ARP4754A

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Role & Purpose of ARP4754A Introduction ARP4754A serves to demonstrate with an adequate level of confidence that the project complies with the requirements defined by the reference CS and that errors in the design and implementation phases are identified and corrected so that the system meets the applicable Certification…

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