🔱 Trident ^Lift Aviation Consulting
Technical Capabilities
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Regulatory Framework Expertise
Trident provides full-lifecycle support,from initial certification to ongoing oversight, across the following regulatory segments
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FAA Part 91 (General Aviation) Specialized oversight for corporate flight departments and owner-operators, focusing on Letters of Authorization (LOAs) and RVSM compliance.
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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.
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FAA Part 121 (Scheduled Air Carriers): High-level safety management system (SMS) integration, proving flight support, and continuous airworthiness maintenance program (CAMP) oversight.
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FAA Part 145 (Repair Stations): Certification and audit support for MROs, including the development of Repair Station Manuals (RSM) and Quality Control Manuals (QCM).
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FAA Part 21 (Certification Procedures): Assistance with Type Certificates (TC), Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) processes.
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FAA Part 65 (Certification: Airmen): Compliance consulting for Pilot and Mechanic certification standards and training programs.
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FAA Part 147 (Certification Procedures) Compliance consulting Airframe Powerplant Mecahics certification standards and training programs.
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International Standards (EASA & CAA): Cross-border certification and bi-lateral agreement compliance for European and UK operations.
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Specialized Technical Services
Beyond standard regulations, Trident offers deep dive Technical engineering and supply chain oversight Aircraft Configurations (LOPA)
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LOPA Engineering Oversight Review and validation of Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) for cabin reconfigurations.
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Certification Support Ensuring all seating, emergency equipment, and egress paths meet 14 CFR § 25.807 safety standards.
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Weight & Balance Analysis and updates to Weight and Balance manuals following interior modifications.
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Safety Management Systems design implementation and maturation
Quality & Technical Audits
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Quality Management System (QMS) Audits Gap analysis and internal auditing against AS9100D and ISO 9001 standards.
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Parts Audits & Traceability Physical and digital inspections of inventories to ensure "Approved Part" status.
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Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Oversight navigating the rigorous Part 21 Production and PMA certification processes.
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Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) Programs: Implementation of rigorous screening processes to mitigate the risk of counterfeit or non-conforming hardware entering the supply chain.
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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.
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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.