Critical Task Inspection FAA versus EASA

An FAA RII item is defined as: A designation of the items of maintenance and alteration that must be inspected (required inspections) including at least those that could result in a failure, malfunction or defect, endangering the safe operation of the aircraft if not performed properly or if improper parts or materials are used.

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Introduction

Business plans usually include detailed information which is not only essential but can improve significantly the chance of success.

Important Note

In every case follow the specific task guidance from the manufactures technical documentation.

Introduction

To allow the build-up of a film of dirt can actually reduce the flying efficiency of the aircraft as well as to adds extra weight. It is also possible for dirt to obscure or hide cracks, moreover dust and grit ingress can cause excessive wear of hinge fittings.

It is a simple truth that Effective Managers and Team Leaders enable the development and optimization of our business, leading to opportunities to drive efficiency and cost-saving.

As well as focusing on the needs of the Manager and Business area owner to respond in an effective way to the challenge of managing a team. The training courses support effective communication strategies and provide for an understanding of the various techniques used in effective management. 

SofemaOnline (SOL) considers the availability of supporting courses to support the role of Maintenance Instructor delivered online through our virtual aviation academy. 

Introduction

EASA Part 145 and its forebear JAR 145 is a mature regulatory environments with nearly 30 years of development within the European Arena.

There is the increasing focus being brought to bear regarding the importance of managing competence within the workplace, and it is for the reason that both EASA & European Regulatory Authorities are expecting that EASA Part 145 Organisations manage the competence of employees within the 145!

Considerations for the availability of supporting EASA Part 145 Maintenance courses delivered online through our virtual aviation academy.

Introduction

EASA Part 145 and its forebear JAR 145 is a mature regulatory environment with nearly 30 years of development within the European Arena.

There is the increasing focus being brought to bear regarding the importance of managing competence within the workplace, and it is for the reason that both EASA & European Regulatory Authorities are expecting that EASA Part 145 Organisations manage the competence of employees within the 145!

SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers how we can build competence in the workplace.

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at best practices to ensure optimum Aircraft Zonal Inspection within your Organisation.

Consider the following reasons, which have been understood to impact the inspection process and to also provide an insight as to why inspection does not “always” identify the problem:

- Visual Inspection is typically 80% of all inspection activities
- Visual Inspection forms a vital part of the many available Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) techniques
- Visual inspection is of the greatest importance to aviation reliability for airframes, power plants, and systems.
- Performed correctly, it can detect a variety of defects, from cracks and corrosion to loose fasteners, ill-fitting doors, wear or stretching in control cables, as well as damaged components.

Background related to Air Carrier (AC) operating Commercial Air Transport

Since the introduction of Regulation 965/2012, European Operators have been working within the guidelines of a Safety Management System.

With the introduction of EASA Part CAMO, the SMS will be extended to cover also CAMO activities. An immediate challenge relates to the competence of existing Airline SMS Managers.

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Background

Each time EASA updates a major piece of regulatory requirement, AMC & Guidance, we can see that they take the opportunity to address several outstanding or ongoing issues. In this case, to look at competence, EASA is digging ever deeper, having established (correctly) that competence is a key component to effective oversight, supervision, and management of a specific process.

A Discussion Document Raised by Steve Bentley, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com

To Close Down European Regulatory Authorities – CAA’s?

Why I recommend closing down all European Civil Aviation Authorities and handing total responsibility to EASA!
Following Implementation within each country would reside inspectors working for EASA directly. Moreover, each country should have independent standard oversight authority to ensure independently that EASA is fulfilling its obligated sole (Independent Quality Assurance is a fundamental building block of EASA regulatory approval).

Brief Overview of the fundamentals of an EASA Part 145 approval provided by SofemaOnline (SOL)

Introduction

EASA Part 145 and introduces a uniform set of requirements for organisations providing maintenance services, including both work on aircraft and related to aircraft parts to be released to service.

To perform maintenance and to issue a certificate of release to service on either Complex Motor Powered Aircraft CMPA or Aircraft operated as Commercial Air Transport (CAT) on either an aircraft or aircraft part registered in a country member of the European Union or of EASA, the maintenance organisation must be PART 145 approved.

Sofema Online (SOL) considers the roles & responsibilities of an EASA-compliant Continuous Airworthiness Manager (CAM).

The Continuing Airworthiness Manager is either an employee of the operator (nothing to do with an EASA 145 approved organization) or heads up a standalone Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). The CAMO has a specific responsibility to ensure the Continuing Airworthiness of the applicable aircraft are maintained.

SofemaOnline (SOL) considers the process whereby “hazards” can be identified within the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (Part CAMO).

Introduction

Our goal is to be in a position to capture all hazards in such a way that they can be analyzed and assessed; this is one of if not the most challenging, part of the organization process. 

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Share Status with Financial Providers – No surprises

Banks very quickly become nervous, so ensure regular dialogue with your lender always provides the earliest possible warning so that the best outcomes can be achieved.

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Use the Team Approach to Optimisation

Without doubt, the front-line staff have the highest level of exposure to any shortfalls. Therefore, it is worth engaging with team members and encouraging them to propose ways to streamline and simplify processes and to identify cost reductions leading to efficiencies.

SofemaOnline (SOL) takes a look at the benefit of developing leadership skills as well as growing personal competence.

Introduction

Leaders are aware of the potential impact of their decision good or bad and have the capacity to make what can be hard decisions moreover leaders know what they want to achieve and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives even in the face of opposition and often in spite of failures.

SofemaOnline (SOL) Considers the Key Aspects of Managing the “Management of Change” (MOC) process within the CAMO Safety Management System (SMS) Process.

Introduction to SMS Management of Change within a CAMO Organisation

Unless they are properly managed, changes can expose the organisation to potentially latent hazards and risks if they are not properly and effectively managed.

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the requirements & best practices related to the provision of Safety Management System (SMS) training for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) staff.

Introduction

The provision of training to appropriate staff, regardless of their level in the organization, is an indication of management‘s commitment to an effective SMS.

It also has a direct bearing on the ultimate effectiveness of the SMS within the Organisation.