Aviation Maintenance

Aircraft Operations Maintenance Control Centre – Managing Defect Reporting & Communication with TCH & OEM

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TCH & OEM

December 19, 2022

Steven Bentley

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…

Aircraft Recurrent Defect Good Practice Considerations

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Aircraft Recurrent Defect

December 16, 2022

Steven Bentley

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…

Continuous Assessment of Deferred Maintenance Items and Trouble Shooting

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Deferred Maintenance Items

December 14, 2022

Steven Bentley

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”….

Developing An EASA Compliant Part 145 Fatigue Management System

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Fatigue Management System

December 13, 2022

Steven Bentley

Developing a Fatigue Management System – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations placed on EASA Part 145 Organisations with the issue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 Introduction – Fatigue Management System Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload…