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Implementation Timelines Specifics Part 135 Applicants and Certificate Holders
Current Status
How much time you have to develop and implement SMS?
Applicants on the Applicant List (per Notice 8900.687) before May 28, 2024
36 months – May 28, 2027
Applicants in the Initial Certification Phase before May 28, 2024
36 months – May 28, 2027
New applications submitted on or after May 28, 2024
Upon certification
Applications in Preapplication Phase on or before May 28, 2024
Upon certification
Operators certificated before May 28, 2024
36 months – May 28, 2027
“A mature, well integrated SMS makes a huge difference,” he added. “I really encourage operators to [adopt] Part 5 – it’s a proactive tool, it boosts morale and it’s a really effective management tool.”
“Resources are available,” said Mark Larsen, CAM, NBAA director, safety and flight operations and the webinar’s co-moderator alongside Carr. “It’s a journey we’re all in together to improve safety for all of business aviation.”
“SMS isn’t the bear to be afraid of,” Carr added. “In fact, in many cases, it can be a simple tool that will help your organization understand where risks exist and then ways to potentially mitigate those risks.”
To review NBAA’s resources on SMS, go to: https://nbaa.org/flight- department-administration/sms/.
Source: NBAA.org KA
JULY 2024
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