Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) The Overseas Territories Airworthiness Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and service providers can gain approvals, licences and certificates. In some instances, they also form Instructions given under powers under the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order. The OTARs ensures adequate levels of safety and…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) looks at the requirements related to the role of Nominated Postholder within an OTAR 145 Organisation Accountable Manager Considerations The Accountable Manager is the manager with ultimate responsibility for operational standards and compliance with the relevant regulations. Specifically, the Accountable Manager is accountable to the regulatory authority for activities conducted under…

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…