Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) shares considerations on the Evolution of Continuing Airworthiness Issues during Oversight and Management of Western Aircraft Whilst a significant development path (from the late 1960s onwards) was embraced by the FAA & JAA (later EASA) a different path was pursued by Russia and the “now” Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) (Essentially…

To manage Airworthiness Standards Airbus Industry has developed a six part Airworthiness Section to support the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). Airworthiness standards are not only set for the design of the aircraft but also for operation and maintenance while in service. The Maintenance Program is typically under continuous development and must demonstrate compliance with the…

The AMP describes the operators routine scheduled maintenance tasks which are required to comply with the obligations to ensure continuing airworthiness. In addition it contains the rules by which the operator is approved to operate with the program to include extensions and variations which must be applied. Moreover it describes criteria by which certain tasks…