Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers the role of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Related to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). Introduction – Why do we need an MMEL Certification Basis? In fact, before the year 2000, there was no standard requirement. Between 2000 & 2014 the standard was managed in accordance with JAR MMEL. The…

Introduction to EASA Airworthiness Requirements presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction As we should now understand ICAO describes continuing airworthiness as follows: “All of the processes ensuring that, at any time in its life, an aeroplane complies with the technical conditions fixed to the issue of the Certificate of Airworthiness and is in…

To be issued with an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) for Commercial Air Transport (CAT) the operator must have a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation. (CAMO) with approval for Part M subpart G,  although in the future this may change with the introduction with Part M Subpart J. Using a CAMO to manage  the aircraft or fleet…