Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of TAP testing as a Non-Destructive Technique for determining the serviceability of Composite Materials as part of the Aircraft Structure, Control Surfaces, Panels and Sub Structure typically installed on aircraft. General Introduction Composite materials, particularly Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), have seen increasing use in aviation due to their…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the EASA Part 21 Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Regulatory Obligations training was successfully delivered to delegates from the UK CAA. The course was carried out by our experienced instructor John Dunne on 11 July 2023 at the GAS Aviation facilities. Each CAA that needs to educate its…

We are delighted to share that Sofema Online has launched a new course: EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 Airports Foundation Start learning online About the training: This course was designed to provide the delegates with an understanding of what the regulation (139/2014) Identifies. During the course, they will consider the conditions for operating an…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the Part 21 Requirements related to AMC1 21.A.3B(b) Failures, malfunctions and defects (ED Decision 2021/001/R) – Flight Considerations Flight Considerations – An unsafe condition exists if: There is a significant shortfall in the actual performance compared to the approved performance (taking into account the accuracy of the performance calculation method), or…