Considering the Role and Purpose of EASA User Guides within the European Union – Discussion Paper presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Under European Law, EASA was not allowed (although this is now permitted to a degree with the latest Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)) to involve directly in the legal framework within…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a look at the certification process related to EASA Products, Parts & Appliances Introduction – Definition of Products, Parts & Appliances Product means an aircraft, an engine or a propeller. Part means any element of a product, as defined by that product’s type design. Appliance means any instrument, mechanism,…

Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction The first Pilots licenses appeared around 1909, International Standards followed approx. 10 years later. Whilst Flight Crew licensing is typically the function of the State National Airworthiness Authority NAA, the Joint Airworthiness Authorities introduced a harmonised system with the introduction of an international flight crew licensing system…

Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  regarding EASA ED Decision 2020/002/R of 13 March 2020 Introduction In accordance with Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, EASA issues: Certification specifications (CS) Acceptable means of compliance (AMC) Guidance material (GM) For the application of Regulation (EU), 2018/1139 related to implementing & delegated acts Note 1 – AMC are…