Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terms, definitions and differences related to Practical Assessment from an EASA perspective. Introduction The practical assessment addresses the practical portion of any EASA Part 147 type training whereas the OJT assessment addresses the additional practical experience necessary to gain in a true maintenance environment as part of the first type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the certification basis of changed aeronautical product Introduction EASA has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) on the further improvement of the guidance on the implementation of the ‘Changed Product Rule’ (Part 21.A.101). With this rule, EASA establishes the type-certification basis for changes to Type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Role & Purpose of ARP4754A Introduction ARP4754A serves to demonstrate with an adequate level of confidence that the project complies with the requirements defined by the reference CS and that errors in the design and implementation phases are identified and corrected so that the system meets the applicable Certification…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the core EASA documents issued in support of the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) and Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft (SACA) Inspections. EASA Ramp Inspection Manual (RIM) Issue 3/ Approval Date 20/05/2022 The European Standard procedures for SAFA & SACA have been integrated into Commission Regulation under Part‐ARO and are fully…