Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com takes a look! Fabrication Versus Production The term “fabrication” is to identify a restricted production under the limitations of OTAR approval. The term “production of parts” or “manufacture” of parts is to be used in the context of Part-21 Subpart G and Subpart F (POA) for mass production. Note: TCH messages…

The responsibility for an effective Maintenance Planning process falls on the Operator however the delivery of an effective Production Planning function sits firmly with the Part 145 Organization. Being a scaleable activity Production Planning is typically a unique element within the Part 145 organisation reference to Part 145.113. The challenge for any maintenance organization is…

Related considerations concerning Continuing Airworthiness Records Part 39 Continued Airworthiness Requirements – Subpart D – Aircraft Records The following references are applicable to CAW records 39.73 Maintenance and continued airworthiness records 39.75 Retention of records CAW records retention for maintenance records (2) for all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any service life-limited component…

The following items and issues serve as a summary and overview regarding observed issues during records reviews: a) Deferred Defects not referencing the original date of the defect b) Identifying MEL defects as “non-operational” leading to exceedances and overruns c) Cabin Log containing airworthiness items which are not transferred to the Aircraft Technical Logbook d)…