Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers typical EASA-compliant 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 audits and inspections. Concerning…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the issues of Just Culture within a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Introduction – Just Culture Organisations should endeavour to implement a Just Culture Policy whereby the role of the organisation, as well as the individual, is considered. In the vast majority of circumstances the employee did not intend a “bad”…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA requirements related to stretchers and additional medical equipment Introduction The design of the stretcher must comply with the following paragraphs CS 25: CS 25.561 Emergency Landing Conditions CS 25.625 Fitting factors CS 25.785 Seats, berths, safety belts and harnesses CS 25.787 Stowage compartments CS 25.789 Retention of items of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the connection between Maintenance Human Factors and the occurrence of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Introduction Foreign Object Debris (FOD) can be defined as any alien substance, debris, or article not native to the aircraft or system that can potentially cause damage. Dealing with FOD in aviation maintenance is a serious…