Sofema Aviation Services considers obligations related to Commercial SPO operations. Introduction EASA Air Operations Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Part-SPO (Specialised Operations) applies to any aircraft operation, other than commercial air transport, where the aircraft is used for specialised activities such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation, patrol and aerial advertisement. Operators engaged in commercial specialised…

Sofema Aviation Services looks at the fundamental changes coming to Part M. Introduction EASA has issued Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 published post Opinion 06/2016. This regulation identifies how Safety Management (SMS) is to be introduced into the Part M requirements. EASA expects that the proposed changes will: Increase the level of safety in continuing airworthiness management…

Sofema Aviation Services considers best practice methodology to deliver effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Using Both 5 Why & Fishbone as a tool together to understand Cause and Effect and to determine the various contributing causes as well as ultimately the Root Causes provides for a better outcome in combination than using each individually. Introduction…

SofemaOnline answers your questions. Introduction what are electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD) An Electrostatic Component may be considered as any component (typically electrical) which can potentially be damaged by static charges. Charges can build upon people, tools, as well as other non-conducting or semi-conducting materials. Electrostatic Voltages if measured may be many thousands of volts and it is…