Safety

EASA Compliance Audits – Addressing Difficult Auditees who Hide Data, Information or Product

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June 16, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the challenges related to effective EASA compliance audit oversight Reality Check – Attempting to hide information during an audit is not only a red flag but may constitute a reportable occurrence depending on the impact on safety or compliance. As a Compliance Auditor, you must remain impartial but firm, safeguard…

Why Design Engineers Must Prioritize EWIS During the Design Phase

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May 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects related to EWIS Design Considerations Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) are a critical safety component of modern aircraft. Historically overlooked or treated as secondary to other systems, poor EWIS design has contributed to multiple catastrophic failures (TWA 800 – Swissair 111 –United Airlines (UAL) Flight 811 usually with…

Contract Considerations Related to the Interaction of the Airline and Civil Aviation Authorities

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A close-up of two professionals reviewing and signing a contract, symbolizing the critical agreements between airlines and civil aviation authorities. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top left corner, and a blue banner with white text states: "Contract Considerations Related to the Interaction of the Airline and Civil Aviation Authorities

February 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements found in the interaction between Operators and Regulatory Authorities. Introduction The interaction between airlines and Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) in respect to contracting is highly significant due to the regulatory and operational oversight required to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in aviation operations. Consider the following Key Points…

The Role of MSG 3 in Reducing the Cost of Aircraft Maintenance

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January 29, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers benefits & challenges related to the use of MSG 3 in Reducing the Cost of Aircraft Maintenance Introduction MSG-3 plays a vital role in reducing the cost of aircraft maintenance by optimizing schedules, improving reliability, and supporting compliance. However, its benefits come with challenges, such as high initial costs, reliance…

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