Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety & Human factors training session was delivered to 26 delegates from a group of companies. The experienced SAS instructor Dejan Dencic carried out the courses as classroom training sessions at the RAS Facilities in Bucharest, Romania in November. About the courses:  The EWIS…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations related to communications with TCH & OEM. Introduction – how does the following work in your organisation? Operator processes for identifying and documenting problems or difficulties with maintenance tasks that, in the judgment of the operator, pose a safety hazard. Operator processes for reporting back to OEM/DAHs on…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at some examples and considerations related to Aircraft Recurrent Defect management best practice – with thanks to EASA. Aircraft Recurrent Defect – Introduction Aviation History shows that a number of accidents and high risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults on aircraft components and systems. These events were…

Deferred Maintenance Items – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process by which the effectiveness of the defect deferment process is assessed on a continuous basis. Introduction A simple measure of the effectiveness of the operation will relate to the safety and serviceability of the aircraft, the level of Technical Log or Pilot reports “PIREPs”….