🔱 Trident ^Lift Aviation Consulting
Technical Capabilities
Regulatory Framework Expertise
Trident provides full-lifecycle support,from initial certification to ongoing oversight, across the following regulatory segments
FAA Part 91 (General Aviation) Specialized oversight for corporate flight departments and owner-operators, focusing on Letters of Authorization (LOAs) and RVSM compliance.
FAA Part 135 (On-Demand/Commuter): Certification and manual development (GOM, GMM Training) for air taxi and charter operations, A/C conformity & inspection processes -to administrative approval.
FAA Part 121 (Scheduled Air Carriers): High-level safety management system (SMS) integration, proving flight support, and continuous airworthiness maintenance program (CAMP) oversight.
FAA Part 145 (Repair Stations): Certification and audit support for MROs, including the development of Repair Station Manuals (RSM) and Quality Control Manuals (QCM).
FAA Part 21 (Certification Procedures): Assistance with Type Certificates (TC), Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) processes.
FAA Part 65 (Certification: Airmen): Compliance consulting for Pilot and Mechanic certification standards and training programs.
FAA Part 147 (Certification Procedures) Compliance consulting Airframe Powerplant Mecahics certification standards and training programs.
International Standards (EASA & CAA): Cross-border certification and bi-lateral agreement compliance for European and UK operations.
Specialized Technical Services
Beyond standard regulations, Trident offers deep dive Technical engineering and supply chain oversight Aircraft Configurations (LOPA)
LOPA Engineering Oversight Review and validation of Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) for cabin reconfigurations.
Certification Support Ensuring all seating, emergency equipment, and egress paths meet 14 CFR § 25.807 safety standards.
Weight & Balance Analysis and updates to Weight and Balance manuals following interior modifications.
Safety Management Systems design implementation and maturation
Quality & Technical Audits
Quality Management System (QMS) Audits Gap analysis and internal auditing against AS9100D and ISO 9001 standards.
Parts Audits & Traceability Physical and digital inspections of inventories to ensure "Approved Part" status.
Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Oversight navigating the rigorous Part 21 Production and PMA certification processes.
Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) Programs: Implementation of rigorous screening processes to mitigate the risk of counterfeit or non-conforming hardware entering the supply chain.
Pre-Purchase Inspections Comprehensive records and physical audits for aircraft transitions and lease returns.
Audit Methodology
Trident utilizes a "Triple-Check" audit process:
Documentary Review: Verification of 8130-3/EASA Form 1 forms and historical logbooks.
Physical Inspection On-site verification of aircraft configuration against the LOPA.
Regulatory Reconciliation: Ensuring all findings are cross-referenced with current FAA/EASA/CAA ADs and SBs.