Fuel Tank Safety (FTS)

Streamlined Compliance for EASA & UK CAA Part 145 “Third Country” Holders

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A white model airplane resting on a Union Jack flag background. A text overlay reads: "Streamlined Compliance for EASA & UK CAA Part 145 'Third Country' Holders." The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top left corner.

December 09, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online meets the challenge of the changing EASA & UK CAA regulatory landscape. The Problem-Since the UK’s departure from EASA, certification standards have drifted apart. Mutual recognition is limited. If you are a Third Country Maintenance Organization holding dual approvals, you are now answerable to EASA & UK CAA, requiring separate certificates and distinct evidence of…

Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety – Exposure Due to the Potential of Maintenance Error

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Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety – Exposure Due to the Potential of Maintenance Error

July 09, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the relationship between maintenance error and fuel tank safety exposure Introduction – Maintenance errors can have severe implications for fuel tank safety in aviation, which, at the very worst, could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Here we look in detail at typical causal factors and appropriate mitigations where relevant. Aviation maintenance…

Understand the regulatory requirements for effective Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Compliance – Enroll in the new SOL course

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Understand the regulatory requirement for effective Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety compliance - Enroll in the new SOL course

April 01, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to share that Sofema Online (SOL) has launched a new training course: UK CAA Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Phase 2 – Recurrent Enroll today About the training: This course is designed for individuals who have already undergone initial training in Fuel Tank Safety. We aim to provide a comprehensive…

Navigate UK Regulations with the New SOL training – UK CAA Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety – Phases 1 & 2 – Initial

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UK CAA Fuel Tank Safety- Phases 1 & 2 - Initial

January 10, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to introduce the latest Sofema Online (SOL) training course: UK CAA Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Training – Phases 1 & 2 – Initial Start learning today About the training: The “Fuel Tank Safety Phases 1 & 2 Initial” is a comprehensive program designed for first-time participants, focusing on Fuel…