CS 25 Introduction to Airworthiness – Safety Assessment – Consideration by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Related to Failure Condition Classification For large airplanes, the airworthiness standards (CS/FAR-25), require fail-safe structures, except when it is not possible to implement such a design due to geometrical restrictions. An example of such a case is the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the potential for Contamination following De-icing / Anti-icing activities. Introduction There is a known potential for Type II, III or IV de-icing/anti-icing fluids to accumulate and dry out particularly on critical areas of an aeroplane (including flying control mechanisms – bell cranks etc ) which are not exposed to…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a look at the certification process related to EASA Products, Parts & Appliances Introduction – Definition of Products, Parts & Appliances Product means an aircraft, an engine or a propeller. Part means any element of a product, as defined by that product’s type design. Appliance means any instrument, mechanism,…

EASA Part 26 – CS 26 Definitions & Terms Used Ref – Regulation (EU) 2020/1159. Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Regulation (EU) nº 2015/640 establishes additional airworthiness specifications for operations and contains two annexes. Annex I (Part 26), Subpart A, is devoted to general provisions on the appropriate authority, temporarily inoperative equipment…