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)…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) shares considerations on the Evolution of Continuing Airworthiness Issues during Oversight and Management of Western Aircraft Whilst a significant development path (from the late 1960s onwards) was embraced by the FAA & JAA (later EASA) a different path was pursued by Russia and the “now” Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) (Essentially…

OTAR Maintenance Data General Comments 111.1 General An approved maintenance organisation should hold and use the following minimum maintenance data relevant to the organisation’s approval rating. All maintenance related OTARs associated OTACs, a copy of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order and all applicable Airworthiness Directives. OTAR Use of Manufacturers Maintenance Data 111.2 Manufacturers’ Maintenance…

OTAR 145 Availability of Tools and Equipment 109.1 Availability of Tools and Equipment (a) Sufficient tools and equipment should be determined for the intended scope of approval for consideration by the Governor. It is advisable that this determination should be done in an appropriate manner providing the basis and visibility for the tools and equipment…