Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers best practice measures for assessing the effectiveness of the Safety Management System within an EASA Part CAMO Safety Management System (SMS) Environment. Introduction Performance Measures can include some or all of the following: 1/Internal audits/compliance monitoring: all non-compliances a) Total number of findings per audit planning cycle & trend b) %…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)  looks at the role and purpose of Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) What is Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM)? ECTM is the process of monitoring key engine parameters to detect impending failures and assess engine performance. ECM essentially uses standard engine and aircraft instrumentation to support the monitoring of the various…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key roles and responsibilities within the EASA Part 21 J Organisation Introduction The following guidance is provided related to the key roles and responsibilities within an EASA Part 21 J organization, as outlined under Regulation (EU) 2022/201 reference – 21.A.239 Design Management System. By adhering to these roles and…

Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com), considers the European Aviation Quality Assurance Landscape in 2024 and beyond. Introduction The requirement for Independent Quality Assurance Oversight by Industry as a fundamental regulatory obligation is a unique aspect of European Aviation. The task of Organisational Quality Assurance (QA) in the European aviation industry, under…