Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the relationship between Modifications Minor & Major within the EASA Environment. Lets First Consider the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Background & Criteria FARs (Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) define a “major alteration” as “an alteration not listed in the aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller specifications: o…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the transition from JAA to EASA as well as the role and responsibility of EASA. Effective 28th September 2003 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) assumed aviation regulatory responsibility from the JAA for all European Member States. The Joint Airworthiness Authority (JAA) continued to be responsible for third countries until ceasing…