Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the scope and applicability between UK CAA and EASA relating to Bi-Lateral Certification & Approval. Introduction – International Co-operation Bilateral agreements that allow certification of civil aeronautical products to be shared between two countries. Bilateral agreements and arrangements allow the airworthiness certification of civil aeronautical products to be shared between two…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at key aspects of the process to add CAA 145 approval to an existing authorisation. Exposition & Supplement Distribution The MOE Supplement, as its structure is described in the table of contents, is amended as necessary, to remain an up-to-date description of the organisation’s procedures. QA Manager is responsible for keeping…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the current landscape of Bilateral Aviation Agreement (Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement -BASA) between EASA, FAA & UK CAA. Introduction – EU / UK The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in areas such as trade in goods and in…

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…