What Does the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements Say Regarding Fabrication of Parts

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a look! Fabrication Versus Production The term “fabrication” is to identify a restricted production under the limitations of OTAR approval. The term “production of parts” or “manufacture” of parts is to be used in the context of Part-21 Subpart G and Subpart F (POA) for mass production. Note: TCH messages…

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What Does the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements Say Regarding Scrapping and Disposal of Aeronautical Parts?

Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a look! Background Whilst it is common practice for owners of aircraft parts to dispose of scrap parts and materials by selling, discarding, or transferring such items. Using unapproved parts, uncertified parts or incorrectly maintained parts is potentially life-threatening, unfortunately, certain unscrupulous persons will engage in these practices. Parts which…

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Personal Responsibility When Medically Unfit or Under the Influence of Drink or Drugs

Ref Overseas Territories Aviation Circular OTAC 66-1 – 145-9 This version is abridged – for the full version please visit https://sassofia.com/download-area/ or consult the Overseas Territory Regulations Introduction ICAO has introduced an amendment to Annex 1 concerned with medical fitness and the use or abuse of intoxicating liquor, narcotics or drugs. To implement these changes…

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MPD – AMP & Customisation

 Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) Considerations The Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) is a generic document issued by the Type Certificate Holder (TCH). The contents of the MPD are coordinated by the Industry Steering Committee (ISC) and Maintenance Review Board (MRB) using the (Maintenance Steering Group 3 Logic) MSG 3 process of analysis and task determination) The…

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