Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terminology and descriptors used in support of CS25-1309 analysis in the EASA Failure Condition Classifications and Probability Terms Introduction – Classifications Failure conditions may be classified according to the severity of their effects as follows: No safety effect: Failure conditions that would have no effect on safety. o For…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key terminology related to Aircraft Certification – System Safety Assessment Catastrophic Failure Condition: A failure condition that would result in multiple fatalities, usually with the loss of the airplane. Error: An omission or incorrect action by a crewmember or maintenance personnel, or a mistake in requirements, design, or implementation. Event: An…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Aircraft Cabin Safety ICAO Reference Standards for Cabin Safety (ICAO Annexes contain Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft, Part I — International Commercial Air Transport — Aeroplanes presents Standards and Recommended Practices related to: o The operator’s in-flight procedures o Passenger safety o Carry-on baggage…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > UK air traffic issue fixed but flights remain affected Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) was hit by a technical problem for several hours on Monday, causing widespread disruption to flights using the…