Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the regulatory requirements and best practices for managing and controlling temperature and humidity within approved storage facilities. Introduction – EASA Part 145 Regulatory Requirements EASA Part 145.A.25 Facility Requirements:  – Paragraph (d) of 145.A.25 states: “The working environment must be appropriate for the tasks being undertaken and shall ensure effective…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the processes, procedures and best practices for performing the Initial Quality Inspection of Aircraft Components and Consumables in Storage Settings. Introduction Upon arrival in a storage setting, a thorough and systematic initial quality inspection of aircraft components and consumables is crucial to maintaining airworthiness and safety standards. Here, we look…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role of the Air Transport Association (ATA) standards, including ATA 106, which are widely used and highly respected in the aviation industry. Introduction It should be noted that ATA Standards are both relevant and highly respected. Still, they are not mandatory under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory frameworks in…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the roles and responsibilities of a CAMO Maintenance Planning Engineering Function Introduction The Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization “CAMO” is essentially responsible for 4 primary functions Planning, Technical Records, Engineering, and Reliability, these groups work together to ensure that the Aircraft remains fully compliant with all requirements concerning aircraft maintenance management and…