FAA issues NPRM to expand SMS mandate - Vertical Mag
FAA proposes expanding Safety Management System (SMS) mandate to more aviation businesses, including Part 145 repair stations and Part 135/121 operators.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period typically 60-90 days from publication in Federal Register (check exact date).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to require SMS for additional certificate holders beyond current Part 5 requirements.
Who it affects
Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments
What you must do
Review the NPRM and submit comments by the deadline; begin planning SMS implementation if not already in place.
Deadline
Comment period typically 60-90 days from publication in Federal Register (check exact date).
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