Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

EASA Cyber Security – Guidance on Performing a Product and Part Security Risk Assessment (PISRA)

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A close-up of a hand interacting with a digital interface displaying "RISK MANAGEMENT" and various security-related icons. The image includes the Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) logo and a blog series banner on cyber security, with the title "EASA Cyber Security Guidance on Performing a Product and Part Security Risk Assessment (PISRA).

March 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects in relation to the process for the Security Risk Assessment identified in ED-202A Section 2.1.1 (PISRA). ED-202A Section 2.1.1 is an acceptable means of compliance for performing the PISRA for products and parts under Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. Additional guidance material for the…

Aviation SMS – Consequence Analysis in Relation to Hazards Indentification

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A professional analyzing charts and graphs related to aviation safety management, with a notebook and financial elements on the desk. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top-left corner, and the text overlay highlights Aviation SMS consequence analysis in relation to hazards.

February 24, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects of Hazard Identification, focusing on the potential understanding of consequences through Consequence Analysis following the identification of a Hazard. Introduction – Consequence Analysis is a key step in the risk management process that involves evaluating and understanding the potential outcomes or impacts of identified hazards. Consequence Analysis is critical for understanding…

Considerations Related to the Application of Aerospace Recommended Practice – ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A

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SAS considers the role and purpose of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Recommended Practice - ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A

January 05, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role and purpose of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Recommended Practice – ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A Introduction Aerospace Recommended Practices ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A are two crucial guidelines in the aviation industry, issued by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ARP 4754A and ARP 4761 emerged…

Considerations Related to Common Cause Analysis as Part of FAA & EASA Aircraft Certification

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Common Cause Analysis

August 21, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process and methodology related to Common Cause Analysis (CCA) to comply with FAA 25-1309 and EASA CS 25-1309 Introduction Common Cause Analysis (CCA) is a process used in the aviation industry to assess and manage the risks associated with multiple failures that have a common cause. CCA is typically undertaken…