Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the treatment of Articles created through the Technical Standard Order (TSO) process as well as the treatment of PMA articles. Introduction to FAA TSO A TSO is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorized to manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as TSO authorization. Receiving a TSO authorization is both design and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the changes related to the Cabin certification of EASA Compliant Aircraft Minor & Major Cabin Modifications. Introduction EASA’s Comment – To better mitigate any safety risks due to selective investigations and to improve the effectiveness, transparency and predictability of the certification process, certain selection criteria should be provided to allow…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the various requirements to meet with “minimum” Base Maintenance Requirements both related to Regulatory Compliance and Organisational Best Practices Physical Access for the Aircraft to the Hangar / Engine Run Area The Aircraft access route to the Hangar should remain clean and free from Debris & FOD. An Engine Run…

EASA is becoming more focused on its expectations of how Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA’s) regulate and will require the “Regulatory Authority” (Competent Authorities) to develop oversight systems which look very much like those to be found within the European Aviation Industry. Comments by Steve Bentley – CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction With the requirements of…