FAA Part 5 SMS
Gap Checklist


This free, downloadable Gap Checklist is your go‑to tool for quickly benchmarking your organization’s FAA Part 5 SMS compliance. Developed by the SMS experts at Aviation Safety Solutions, it distills 14 CFR Part 5 into clear, auditable elements—and pairs each regulatory requirement with the exact set of questions FAA inspectors will use to assess your compliance—so you can pinpoint exactly where you stand and what gaps remain.

 

Trusted by operators, safety managers, and auditors across business aviation, charter, and maintenance, this checklist simplifies compliance with every SMS core component:

  • Safety Policy
  • Safety Risk Management (SRM)
  • Safety Assurance
  • Safety Promotion
  • Documentation & Record Keeping

 

Backed by decades of hands‑on experience in SMS design, training, and auditing, Aviation Safety Solutions has helped countless clients achieve full FAA Part 5 compliance—both in the voluntary SMS program and beyond.

 

Click below to download your free FAA Part 5 SMS Gap Checklist today and start using the very questions FAA inspectors will ask to verify your SMS compliance!