ICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness aspects) – Considerations by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Certification of an operator (airworthiness aspects) is to determine the capability of the applicant to adequately maintain its aircraft in airworthy condition. This would include a detailed review and evaluation of the applicant’s: Maintenance control manual Supplemental…

EASA Considerations Related to the Use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) – Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – CAT.IDE.A.105 Minimum Equipment for Flight A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane’s instruments, items of equipment, or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless: The aeroplane…

EASA Type Certification Management & Control Considerations – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the European Certification Process leading to the issue of a Type Certificate. Introduction Management & Control The type certificate is a document by which the authority states that an applicant has demonstrated the compliance of a type design to all applicable…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the transition from JAA to EASA as well as the role and responsibility of EASA. Effective 28th September 2003 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) assumed aviation regulatory responsibility from the JAA for all European Member States. The Joint Airworthiness Authority (JAA) continued to be responsible for third countries until ceasing…