The four pillars, covered.
Part 5 asks every operator for safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion. Here is where each requirement lives in Wingman.
| Section | What Part 5 asks for | Where it lives in Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| §5.21 | A written safety policy, signed by the accountable executive | Documents: the safety policy statement, with revisions and the Accountable Executive's signature |
| §5.23–5.25 | Safety accountability and named management personnel | Admin: roles for the Accountable Executive, Safety Manager and Chief Pilot |
| §5.51–5.55 | Identify hazards and assess their risk | Safety reporting, FRAT and the risk register on a 5×5 matrix |
| §5.57 | Develop and maintain risk controls | Mitigations, residual risk, owners and review dates on each hazard |
| §5.71 | Monitor safety performance, including employee reporting | Safety reports (with an anonymous option), audits and the dashboard |
| §5.73–5.75 | Assess safety performance and correct problems | Audit findings and corrective actions, closed with evidence and a separate verifier |
| §5.91–5.93 | Safety training and safety communication | Training records by role, safety bulletins with read receipts |
| §5.95–5.97 | SMS documentation and records | The SMS manual, every record's change history, and the inspector export |
May 28, 2027.
Under the FAA's 2024 Part 5 rule, Part 135 certificate holders and 91.147 Letter of Authorization holders need an SMS that meets Part 5 by May 28, 2027.
An SMS isn't a binder you buy; it's a way of working that your people have to be doing, with the records to show it. The sooner reports, FRATs and risk assessments are flowing, the more history you'll have when the inspector asks.
May 28, 2027
Start with safety reporting and FRATs; they are what your crew touches every day.
Talk to usPlease note: Wingman is a tool for running your SMS. Your SMS, its manual and your compliance plan are reviewed and accepted by the FAA. Check the current rule text and your principal inspector's guidance.