Cabin Refurbishment and LOPA Changes Considerations Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – What is a LOPA? LOPA stands for either Location of Passenger Accommodations or Layout of Passenger Accommodation. Note 1: The Term LOPA has now been changed to Aircraft Interior Control Document (AICD). Note 2: There is no regulatory requirement driving…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com The following notes are focused primarily on Flight Crew Interface & Activities related to Aircraft Ground De-Ice / Anti-Ice Operations. General Concerns / Observations – If there are any concerns as to whether the aircraft has frozen contamination, you should request de-icing. Never assume that snow will blow…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary activities which are performed within an Aviation MCC. Introduction The Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) is typically an extension of the Operators Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). Aircraft out of service for whatever reason can financially burden an organisation. A business process which is able to manage and support…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the potential for Contamination following De-icing / Anti-icing activities. Introduction There is a known potential for Type II, III or IV de-icing/anti-icing fluids to accumulate and dry out particularly on critical areas of an aeroplane (including flying control mechanisms – bell cranks etc ) which are not exposed to…