RTCA

Cyber Security – Initial Airworthiness Role and Purpose of AMC 20-42

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Digital network sphere representing cyber security in aviation, highlighting the initial airworthiness role and purpose of AMC 20-42

January 27, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers fundamental issues related to the challenge to address cyber security threats within EASA Regulated Design Organisations Introduction AMC 20-42 serves as a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks in aviation products and systems. By leveraging EUROCAE/RTCA standards, it ensures airworthiness and safety are maintained against evolving cybersecurity…

Aircraft In Seat Power & Portable Electronic Devices Considerations

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Portable Electronic Devices

April 01, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the current landscape with reference also to the EASA Certification Memorandum about Certification of Power Supply Systems for Portable Electronic Devices – EASA CM No.: EASA CM – ES – 001 Issue: 01; Issue Date: 07th of June 2012. Introduction It is increasingly becoming a passenger expectation to have…

CS 25 Equipment Standards – RTCA / EUROCAE

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RTCA

October 18, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers North American & European Standards related to Aeronautical Products. Introduction – Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) RTCA is a US non-profit organisation: Founded in 1935 20 active committees with multiple working groups Develops industry standards Co-operates with aviation regulators (FAA / EASA etc) Standards are developed and drafted…