Comments regarding Aircraft Ground De-icing by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction The successful treatment of ice and snow deposits on aeroplanes on the ground is an absolute necessity to the safety of winter operations. Requirements and guidance can be found in the following ICAO documents: Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft · Part I…

Introduction to Aircraft Ground Anti Icing / De-Icing Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Concerning the Hazards of Ice, Snow, and Frost A small ice secretion of only 0.40 mm caused by ice, snow or frost, is able to disrupt the airflow over the lift and control surfaces of an aircraft. The consequence…

Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process of assessing & managing aircraft Repairs. Introduction Repairs are a concern on older airplanes because of the possibility that they may develop, cause, or obscure metal fatigue, corrosion, or other damage during service. This damage might occur within the repair itself…

EASA Considerations Related to the Use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) – Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – CAT.IDE.A.105 Minimum Equipment for Flight A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane’s instruments, items of equipment, or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless: The aeroplane…