Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the issues which are likely to be uncovered during a Compliance Audit of an EASA-compliant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) Introduction Within the following areas may be found a number of exposures – however please note that while these are potential issues, many CAMOs operate at a high standard and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the recommended best practices for the performance of EASA Compliance Audit – Remote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Introduction This document provides technical guidance on the use of remote information and communication technology (ICT) to support: The competent authorities when performing the oversight of regulated organisations and The industry when…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the certification basis of changed aeronautical product Introduction EASA has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) on the further improvement of the guidance on the implementation of the ‘Changed Product Rule’ (Part 21.A.101). With this rule, EASA establishes the type-certification basis for changes to Type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key terminology related to Aircraft Certification – System Safety Assessment Catastrophic Failure Condition: A failure condition that would result in multiple fatalities, usually with the loss of the airplane. Error: An omission or incorrect action by a crewmember or maintenance personnel, or a mistake in requirements, design, or implementation. Event: An…