Design Aspects of Aircraft Airworthiness – Presentation by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – Certification of Aircraft, Design, and Production The Basic Certification requirements for commercial aircraft are to be found in ICAO Annex 8 Airworthiness of Aircraft ICAO Airworthiness Manual, Part V State of Design and State of Manufacture Each ICAO contracting state…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process to classify findings during an audit. Introduction – Considering the difference between the different levels In just a few words let’s first consider From the Regulatory Point of View: Level 1 needs to be addressed immediately. (There needs to be a reason – typically related to Safety)…

Considering the Difference Between EASA Minor & Major Changes – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews potential changes to Type Certificates (TC) and Supplemental Type Certificates (STC). Introduction When changes are needed to an airframe or onboard equipment, there are two options: To initiate a modification by the type design holder (manufacturer), To request a…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the use of the Terms Contract and Sub-Contract and in each case where the responsibility sits for both Quality & Safety activities. Understanding Contractual and Sub Contractual relationships in an EASA Aviation context. EASA has adopted a Specific Terminology to identify specific responsibility for certain activities namely: Contracted Activities Sub-contracted…