EASA Part 145 Fatigue Management Considerations Addressing Fatigue within an EASA Part 145 Production Planning Environment Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the challenge of fatigue management within an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO). EASA Part 145 SMS – Fatigue Risk Management System The purpose of the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) is to promote a reduction,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) takes a look at the relationship between Maintenance Error and Human Factors in a Part 145 Organisation in support of MEDA Investigation (Maintenance Event Decision Aid). Introduction: Aircraft Maintenance Errors & Aviation Human Factors Training Empirical evidence has shown that under normal conditions, we can make between three to seven errors per…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Safety Assurance within the context of an Aviation Risk Management Process. Introduction Safety assurance activities are at the core of the safety management system (SMS) that aviation service providers (including aircraft operators) shall implement in order to meet ICAO SARPS and regulatory requirements. Considering the Definition of Safety Risk Management Encompasses the assessment…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers both best practice as well as “pointers” to ensure an effective compliance audit. Introduction In the complex environment delivered by EASA, it is necessary to have a proactive approach to maintaining a full understanding of all regulatory obligations. It is incumbent on the organisation to strive at all times to…