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EASA Part 145 – Tool Store Safety Precautions, Lifting & Incident Reporting

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Tool Store

April 19, 2021

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Best Practice Considerations for Safe Handling of Tooling and Equipment within the Tool Store Environment Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the best practice to ensure safety in the workplace. Take Note of the following General Precautions: Ensure you have adequate lighting. Never carry a tool by the electrical cord or hose. Never pull or…

General Introduction to Aircraft Tooling

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Aircraft Tooling

April 16, 2021

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of Aircraft Tooling, Tool Control, and Accountability. Introduction – The Importance of Tool Control We should all recognise that aviation is one of the safest and most secure forms of transport. However this is not “by chance” – It is the result of rigorous safety and maintenance…

EASA Part 145 Tooling Control Considerations Standard & Task Specific Tooling

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Standard & Task Specific Tooling

April 16, 2021

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers tooling control & assessment related to Standard & Task Specific Tooling Introduction It is necessary to have a different level of tooling assessment depending on the related role purpose and complexity of the tooling and or equipment. The basic classification is in the following categories: Standard Tooling; Task Specific…

Considerations related to EU Regulation on Civil Aviation Aircrew 1178/2011

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Aircrew

April 16, 2021

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of Aircrew Licencing. Introduction Within Europe, the European Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) system traces its origins to the Joint Airworthiness Authority (JAA). European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was given, under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008…