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

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

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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Consider the Role of Management of Change MOC within an Effective SMS

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of the Management of Change MOC process together with  the major advantages and disadvantages Introduction The Management of Change (MOC) is a critical component within an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) and ensures that these changes are managed systematically to maintain or enhance safety levels. While it offers…

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Sofema Aviation Services: 15 Years of Empowering Aviation Businesses to reach their goals

With over 15 years of active service and more than 100,000 client engagements, Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) stands as a beacon in the aviation sector, proudly offering professional and consistent consulting, and training services. We aim to assist aviation businesses worldwide in achieving their objectives and aspirations. Unlike many competitors, we focus on ethics and…

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