Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the process for managing Aircraft Consumable Material. Introduction Materials that are intended to be installed in type-certificated aircraft, engines, or propellers may not be produced unless they are produced according to FAA (or EASA) regulations; The typical method for approving original aviation materials is through the type and production…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the treatment of Articles created through the Technical Standard Order (TSO) process as well as the treatment of PMA articles. Introduction to FAA TSO A TSO is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorized to manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as TSO authorization. Receiving a TSO authorization is both design and…