Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features of the process to obtain a Permit to Fly. Permit to Fly – Introduction Commission Regulation (EU) No. 748/2012, Annex I Part 21 makes provision for an EASA Permit to Fly to be issued for an aircraft to fly when a valid EASA airworthiness certificate is currently…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role of Quality & Safety within the Part 21 Production Management System. EASA Part 21G Quality & Safety – Introduction 21.A.139 Production management system [applicable from 7 March 2023 – Regulation (EU) 2022/201] The production organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a production management system that includes: A safety management…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers acceptable practice for the performance of a remote audit. Remote Audit Introduction This auditing process is available to: Competent authorities when overseeing regulated organisations; Regulated organisations when conducting internal audits / monitoring compliance of their organisation with the relevant requirements, and When evaluating vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Terminology ‘remote audit’…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers aspects of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) as related to Certification Specification – SIM Data (CS-SIMD). Introduction EASA published a new certification standard called Certification Specification Simulator Data CS- SIMD providing regulatory guidance for the evaluation of data used for simulator certification. CS-SIMD ensures the provision of data which is used…