Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key elements related to the effective Inspection of Aviation Composite Materials. Introduction The goal of damage tolerance evaluation is to predict how an aircraft structure will behave if it sustains damage – whether from fatigue, inherent flaws, large-scale manufacturing defects, or accidental damage during its operational lifetime. To ensure that this…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com identifies key elements suitable for Risk Consideration Elements consideration when building an EASA Part 145 Risk Register. Management Considerations Limited or lack of management commitment Management do not demonstrate support for the activity Lack of or incomplete description of roles, accountabilities and responsibilities Limited or lack of resource availability or planning,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers typical Aerodrome Auditing elements across multiple business areas and elements. The following issues and challenges are considered for each element. Related to the effectiveness of ensuring EASA compliance as per EASA and ICAO requirements, certified aerodromes shall demonstrate and continually monitor compliance with the requirements through aerodrome audits and inspections. Introduction…

A review carried out by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considering the Safety Management System Processes within the Management System Compliance Audit Introduction The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 pertains to the requirements for maintenance organizations. While Part 145 primarily focuses on maintenance standards and procedures, the integration of a Safety Management System…