Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers aspects of the Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS). Introduction The EAPAS is designed to enhance current airplane systems airworthiness programs at operator facilities, repair stations, and manufacturing plants based on data-driven initiatives developed under the Aging Transport Non-Structural Systems Plan. The EAPAS implementation plan is organized into…

Sofema Aviation Service (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the regulatory requirements drivers for Part 21 (21.A.10) Major Changes and information related to operational suitability, data certification basis, and environmental protection requirements for a major change to a type-certificate. Introduction – Regulation (EU) 2019/897(EU) 2019/897 (a) A major change to a type-certificate and areas affected by the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the source of our Quality Standards and looks at how to develop & how to manage. Introduction – How do we Identify and Measure our Internal Quality Standards? Setting Standards – We use standards as a reference point or benchmark by which we can measure what we are doing…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the difference between Line & Base Maintenance and how to assess the scope of required work. What is Meant by Line Maintenance? The definition of aircraft line maintenance is provided in AMC 145.A.10, together with a list of activities which “may” be considered as line maintenance. The word “may”…