Airworthiness Directive (AD)

EASA Part CAMO Interview Preparation

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EASA Part CAMO Image

March 18, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation considers the topics and Areas to prepare for an Interview, typically working within the CAMO Department for both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Introduction Since 2022, the shift from Part-M Subpart G to Part-CAMO has placed a massive emphasis on the Management System, so expect heavy questioning there. The Part-CAMO Management System (The “New”…

Typical Abbreviations & Terms used within an EASA Maintenance Planning Environment

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Key Abbreviations in EASA Aircraft Maintenance

September 27, 2024

Steven Bentley

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…

Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Abbreviations & Definitions

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Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Abbreviations & Definitions

October 27, 2022

Steven Bentley

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…

Review Concerning EASA Position on Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) to an Airworthiness Directive (AD)

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Alternative Method of Compliance

April 12, 2022

Steven Bentley

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…