Overview of the ICAO Primary SARPs related to Aircraft Operation & Maintenance Annexes 1, 6, 7 ,8 & 19

On October 12, 2023 By sasadmin In Blog 0 Comment

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the practical functioning of the ICAO Primary SARPs Annexes directly connected with Maintenance Activities Introduction The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established numerous standards and recommended practices (SARPs) in the form of Annexes, each covering a different aspect of civil aviation. Here’s a brief overview of the role…

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Inspection Process Introduction SAFA, SACA & SANA

On October 11, 2023 By sasadmin In Blog 0 Comment

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the process by which Ramp Inspections are performed. Introduction – See Inspection matrix Operators licensed by EASA Participating States (PS) and inspected by other EASA Participating States are checked against EU Standards. These inspections are referred to as “Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft” (SACA) inspections. All other inspections use ICAO Standards…

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The Role of The EASA Part 147 Accountable Manager

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the roles & responsibilities of the EASA Part 147 Accountable Manager Introduction – Ref 147.A.105 Personnel requirements a) The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority to ensure that all training commitments can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this Part. b) A…

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EASA Part 147 Training Manager (NPH) Roles & Responsibilities

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the roles & responsibilities of the EASA Part 147 Training Manager Introduction The 147 Organisation offers a number of options related to the management structure, for example, the Accountable Manager may also be the Quality Manager or the Training Manager. Due to the requirement for independent Quality Assurance, it is not…

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