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In-Service Development of the EASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Program

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January 23, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Program Post-Introduction and MSG-3 Interfaces Introduction Once an Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) is developed and approved using the MSG-3 methodology, its lifecycle does not end. The Maintenance Review Board (MRB) is a crucial element in the maintenance program development process, particularly post-production. Post-production MRB meetings are…

Aircraft Engine Vibration – Considerations

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January 22, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of addressing aircraft engine vibration issues at the earliest opportunity Introduction  Aircraft engine vibration is a major concern for maintenance teams due to its potential to cause severe damage. Imbalanced parts can lead to cracked components, metal fatigue, and catastrophic engine failure if not addressed. Vibration Sources Vibration…

Role and Purpose Considerations EASA -TCAA Technical Implementation Procedures

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January 21, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of the EASA – TCCA Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) Introduction EASA-TCCA Technical Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification Revision 4 (Dated 10 December 2018) governs the certification and airworthiness processes for civil aviation products between the European Union (represented by the European Aviation Safety Agency or EASA)…

EASA Part 145 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Considerations

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January 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews requirements & best practices related to the implementation of an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) (Applicable from 22 February 2026 – Regulation (EU) 2023/203) Introduction To implement effective systems for 145.A.200A ISMS and 145.A.202 Internal Safety Reporting Scheme, an organization must establish a robust framework that integrates these systems…