Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the function, role and responsibility of an EASA Part 145 NDT Organisation. Introduction The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 regulation outlines the requirements for maintaining aircraft and their components. Understanding the specific responsibilities and release procedures is crucial for organizations specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT). Part 145…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of TAP testing as a Non-Destructive Technique for determining the serviceability of Composite Materials as part of the Aircraft Structure, Control Surfaces, Panels and Sub Structure typically installed on aircraft. General Introduction Composite materials, particularly Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), have seen increasing use in aviation due to their…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the accepted processes to comply with Appendix X to CAR 145 issue 9 (This document forms an overview and summary please also refer to the original document for additional details) Note: Personnel holding a current UAE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s type licence may undertake inspections, limited to colour contrast penetrant only….