Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Organizations

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FAA Part 5 Workshop – 06.25.2024.

FAA, in partnership with the AIA/GAMA/SAE S&M SMS Focus Group, held a workshop to provide further information on the newly released Part 5 rule. The agenda, participation list, and presentation materials from the Workshop are available below.  In addition, FAA is making available a sample Part 5 implementation plan template and implementation Data Collection Tools (DCTs) which were referenced in the presentation slides. The documents supporting this workshop are available here:

FAA Part 5 SMS Implementation Informational Webinar Program

Purpose: The FAA is hosting weekly webinars in July to cover the implementation of Part 5 SMS. The primary goal of these webinars is to provide a detailed briefing on the 14 CFR Part 5 Rule and information about its requirements and implementation timeline. The webinars will include discussion on expectations and allow  opportunity for Q&A. 

Who Should Attend: Companies required to develop and implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) in accordance with CFR 14 Part 5 SMS final rule, published April 2024. In addition, FAA AIR employees interacting with one or more of the organizations described above (i.e., Principal Inspectors, Assigned Engineers, Managers, etc.) are being invited to attend to hear the same information about Part 5 requirements and expectations. 

How & When: The FAA are hosting the webinar on four dates to allow for maximum flexibility, as below. For joining instructions, please email here.

  • Thursday July 11 @ 1300 EDT
  • Wednesday July 17 @ 1000 EDT
  • Tuesday July 23 @ 1400 EDT
  • Wednesday July 31 @ 1300 EDT

Part 5 SMS Final Rule, Policy & Guidance

Industry Design and Manufacturing SMS Focus Group

The D&M SMS Focus Group is intended to provide a forum to share Aviation Authority and Industry best practices and experience for implementing SMS within a Design and Manufacturing organization.

Industry SMS Standard SM-0001

This Standard is intended to enable the aviation industry to implement a Safety Management System (SMS) consistent with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Annex 19; it can be used to support demonstration of compliance with applicable SMS requirements from Aviation Authorities or for voluntary SMS implementation.