Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the relationship of the Duty Materials Controller within the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Introduction Maintaining on-time operations with the minimum of technical disruptions is a shared responsibility within the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC). The role of the Duty Materials Planner is essential for the wellbeing of the smooth running of…

What are Aircraft Service Bulletins? A Service Bulletin (S.B.) is a notice to an aircraft operator from a manufacturer informing him/her of a product change / improvement. (often driven by a shortfall or defect or proposed enhancement applicable to an airframe, engine or component.) Aircraft service bulletins are typically sent to the aircraft owner by…

Aircraft Maintenance Service Bulletins and other technical instructions are issued in several forms, from Service Letters through Service Bulletins to the highest level which is Alert Service Bulletins. From a due diligence point of view Alert Service Bulletins should be incorporated in accordance with the embodiment instructions. Aircraft service bulletins are typically sent to the…