Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key elements related to the effective Inspection of Aviation Composite Materials. Introduction The goal of damage tolerance evaluation is to predict how an aircraft structure will behave if it sustains damage – whether from fatigue, inherent flaws, large-scale manufacturing defects, or accidental damage during its operational lifetime. To ensure that this…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com identifies key elements suitable for Risk Consideration Elements consideration when building an EASA Part 145 Risk Register. Management Considerations Limited or lack of management commitment Management do not demonstrate support for the activity Lack of or incomplete description of roles, accountabilities and responsibilities Limited or lack of resource availability or planning,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the need for FOD Maintenance procedures, best practices, and Cautions. Maintenance Procedures Overview Important Note The goal of a FOD prevention program is not just to detect and remove FOD but to prevent its occurrence in the first place.  For effective oversight, it is recommended to have a FOD manager…

We are delighted to share that Sofema Online has launched a new course: Maintenance Control Centre Repetitive Defect Management  Start learning online About the training: Maintenance Control Centre Repetitive Defect Management (MCC) is an inseparable part of areas like work package assignment to maintenance, repair, and overhaul organisations (MROs),  aircraft on the ground (AOG), and…