Considerations by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) The use of composite construction is rapidly increasing in current and future airframes and structures. Composite and in particular sandwich structures provide an efficient method to increase bending rigidity without a significant increase in structural weight. The damage tolerance evaluation of structure is intended to ensure, that should fatigue, intrinsic/discrete damage,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers roles & responsibilities related to the Airworthiness Review Process. Ref Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/270 & Subpart I Airworthiness Review Certificate (GM M.A.901 Airworthiness review). Responsibilities of airworthiness review staff: The following is a summary of the requirements contained in M.A.901 as well as the associated AMC and Appendices, in…

Sofema Aviation Services considers the responsibilities related to the management of Continuing Airworthiness. An Approved Training Organisation (ATO) is required to comply with Part ORA of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 and either Part-NCC or Part-NCO of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, depending on the aircraft being operated. Part-ORO is not applicable to ATOs. Declared Training Organisation…

Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) considers the pros & cons which are met by the different options of Aircraft Leases. Forthcoming Training Notification – Managing Aircraft Lease Agreements and Maintenance Reserves – 3 Days – Bangkok, Thailand 9 am to 5 pm from November 25th to November 27th 2019. Basic Leasing Terminology Operating Leases Within an…