Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is delighted to share that the Managing EASA Maintenance Check Flight (MCF) and Permit to Fly (PtF) Requirements training was successfully completed by 7 delegates from Aeroclubul României. The course was delivered by the experienced SAS instructor Florin Necula on 13 March 2023 at the Aeroclubul României facilities. What was…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers roles and responsibilities related to the accomplishment of Maintenance Check Flights (MCF) Introduction and Responsibility A maintenance check flight (MCF) is conducted to validate changes and verify the airworthiness of an aircraft after it has undergone maintenance or repair work. MCF procedures are designed to ensure that the aircraft is safe…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements to issue a Certificate of Fitness for Flight in accordance with APPENDIX VII TO CAR-145 Introduction A Certificate of Fitness for Flight is required to be issued to release an aircraft for a flight when it is not possible to issue a Certificate of Release to Service due to:…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers best practice activities in preparation for Maintenance Check Flights Introduction In order to understand the work completed on the aircraft, a thorough briefing with the maintenance personnel/facility that has completed the work is of extreme importance. The type of flight and depth of testing should then be agreed upon with all…