EASA Compliant Structural Integrity Requirements Driven by Part 26 – Further Considerations by Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com Introduction This regulation has been updated to address the possibility of catastrophic failure of large ageing aeroplanes due to fatigue and corrosion. Attention is given to the following key areas: Fatigue of the basic type design Widespread fatigue…

We could ask the question why to have regulations, but off course the answer is obvious in that we need regulations to protect our industry, people and passengers. Plus it is essential to have a consistent way of controlling the way we do “what we do”. Where do the Regulations come from? Well, in fact…

EASA Aircraft Technical Records Foundation​ What are Aircraft Technical Records? At first it might seem obvious. They are the records, which demonstrate the maintenance performed on aircraft. However as we dig a little deeper we uncover a set of rules and regulations which describes exactly what we mean by both Aircraft Technical Records as well…

Considering the introduction of EASA Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and the subsequent changes to EASA Part 21 since the issue of 2012 Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 7/2013 of 8 January 2013 (overview) Changes to accommodate environmental protection requirements of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (hereinafter ‘the Chicago…