Introduction to Aircraft Ground Anti Icing / De-Icing Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Concerning the Hazards of Ice, Snow, and Frost A small ice secretion of only 0.40 mm caused by ice, snow or frost, is able to disrupt the airflow over the lift and control surfaces of an aircraft. The consequence…

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the functioning relationship between EASA Part 21 J Design Organisations & EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation DOA-POA Relationship. What do the Regulations Require? AMC No 1 to 21.A.133(b) and (c) Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations. Authors Note – Such a Relationship enables the provision of approved data,…

FAA & EASA Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations – Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Damage to aircraft structure typically creates operational interruptions which may have significant and costly implications. The restoration to an airworthy condition takes on an important and of course needs to be certified before the next revenue flight. Please…

Steve Bentley CEO of Sofema Group (www.sassofia.com & www.sofemaonline.com) considers the Root Cause Challenges for Aviation Leaders – issues typically connected with a lack of “Management Team” engagement when considering Aviation Errors and the potential consequences which result. Root Cause Analysis – Good, Bad, or Indifferent – How Was it For You? Since Jan 2020…