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.

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!

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at best practice 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.

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.

Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com

Introduction

The role of Aircraft Maintenance Inspector is without any doubt a complex task during which the inspector is required to visually search for multiple defects occurring at varying severity levels and differing locations, some of which may be difficult to reach or to achieve a comfortable position.

As aircraft age they are naturally more susceptible to defects and as a consequence typically require more intensive inspection programs.

AETS-Sofema is pleased to offer Embraer ERJ 135/145 (RR AE3007A engine) Engine Ground Run Training

Details of Forthcoming ERJ Engine Run Training Course

Theory and Practical - Shoreham Airport, UK Embraer ERJ 135/145 (RR AE3007A engine) Engine Ground Run Theory and Practical - Shoreham Airport, UK

What Should Take Place During Pre-Start Briefing?

The pre-start briefing should include functions of each crew member in normal operations and emergencies, including evacuation procedures and assembly point.