
SMS Resources
ICAO Guidance
Official guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization on SMS. This is source from which the IS-BAO standard, and all Member States' (countries') SMS guidance, is derived.
ICAO Safety Management Website
ICAO SMS Publications and Resources
ICAO Safety Management Manual (English)
IS-BAO Information
The IS-BAO is a suitable standard for non-certificated aviation service providers (flight departments) to comply with ICAO requirements for SMS (and other requirements of ICAO Annex 6, Part II, International General Aviation - Aeroplanes). This includes ICAO's new Section III of Annex 6, Part II applicable to large (over 5,700 kg. / 12,500 lbs. MGTOW) and turbojet powered aircraft.
IBAC Safety Management Information
International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations - Policies
FAA's Proposed SMS Standards
Click on a link below for quick access to FAA SMS guidance. The SMS Framework is the 'standard'. The SMS Assurance Guide is used to assess the design and performance expectations of a robust SMS.
FAA Guidance for Air Operators, MROs, and Training Organizations
Essential guidance for US aviation service providers, including flight departments who wish to meet proposed FAA standards for SMS.
FAA SMS Guidance by Specific Aviation Industry Type
FAA Advisory Circular: AC 120-92A - Safety Management Systems for Aviation Service Providers
FAA Operators Manual - Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
FAA Guidance for Airports
FAA Official Site - SMS for Airports
FAA SMS Pilot Study Participant's Guide - Airports
FAA Advisory Circular: AC 150/5200-37 - Intro to SMS for Airports
Part 139 Checklist - (Airport Certification / Safety Inspection Checklist)
ACRP - SMS Implementation at Airports Outside the United States
ACRP Report (TRB) SMS Airports - Vol.1
ACRP General Aviation Safety and Security Practices
Other FAA Advisory Circulars
FAA Advisory Circular: AC 120-59A - Internal Evaluation Programs
FAA Advisory Circular: AC 120-66B - Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
FAA Advisory Circular: AC 145-xxx (DRAFT) - Intro to SMS for MROs
FAA Online Resources
FAA - 2010l Information for Operators (InFOs)
FAA 8900.1 Flight Standards Information Management System
FAA Air Transportation Division
Articles and Websites of Interest
National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA)
Electronic Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (e-CFR)
National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Page