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Introduction to the Role of an Aviation Maintenance Control Centre (MCC)

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MCC

October 06, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary activities which are performed within an Aviation MCC. Introduction The Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) is typically an extension of the Operators Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). Aircraft out of service for whatever reason can financially burden an organisation. A business process which is able to manage and support…

CS 25 Introduction to Airworthiness – Safety Assessment

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CS 25 Introduction to Airworthiness – Safety Assessment

October 06, 2021

Steven Bentley

CS 25 Introduction to Airworthiness – Safety Assessment – Consideration by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Related to Failure Condition Classification For large airplanes, the airworthiness standards (CS/FAR-25), require fail-safe structures, except when it is not possible to implement such a design due to geometrical restrictions. An example of such a case is the…

De-icing / Anti-icing Checks Contamination & Residue Considerations

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De-icing / Anti-icing

October 06, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the potential for Contamination following De-icing / Anti-icing activities. Introduction There is a known potential for Type II, III or IV de-icing/anti-icing fluids to accumulate and dry out particularly on critical areas of an aeroplane (including flying control mechanisms – bell cranks etc ) which are not exposed to…

Certification of EASA Products, Parts & Appliances

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EASA Products, Parts & Appliances

October 05, 2021

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a look at the certification process related to EASA Products, Parts & Appliances Introduction – Definition of Products, Parts & Appliances Product means an aircraft, an engine or a propeller. Part means any element of a product, as defined by that product’s type design. Appliance means any instrument, mechanism,…