Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Typical Abbreviations & Terms used within an EASA Maintenance Planning Environment. AD Airworthiness Directive: An Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a legally enforceable regulation issued by aviation authorities (like EASA or FAA) to address a safety issue identified in an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. It mandates inspections, repairs, or modifications…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the frequently used Abbreviations & Definitions within SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft)  and SACA (Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft). Abbreviations & Definitions ACMI Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (provided in a wet lease arrangement) AD Airworthiness Directive AIP Aeronautical Information Publications AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual…

A review carried out by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction With approval from EASA, it is possible to develop an Alternative Method of Compliance with an Airworthiness Requirement. (Each AMOC application should relate to one AD only.) An Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) is an EASA approved deviation to an AD. It is a…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the elements related to the needed to demonstrate to EASA a compliance plan meeting the intent of Part 26/ CS 26 applicable to Restricted Type Certificate Holders as well as Type Certificate Holders & Applicants. Compliance with point 26.301 of Part-26 is demonstrated when a compliance plan exists that includes…