SMS SUBPART A – GENERAL

Applicability of Safety Management System (SMS)

• Applies to certificate holders under GACAR Parts:
  • 119 (air operations)
  • 121, 125, or 135 (air operations)
  • 139 (aerodrome operations, except heliports)
  • 141 (flight training operations)
  • 142 and 143 (flight training operations with actual aircraft)
  • 145 (repair station operations, in KSA or foreign)
  • 151 (ground services)
  • 170 (air navigation services)
  • 21 (certification procedures for products, parts, and appliances)

General Requirements for SMS

• Each certificate holder must establish and maintain an SMS:
  • Appropriate to the size, nature, and complexity of the organization and operations
  • Includes at least five components:
    • Safety policy
    • Safety risk management
    • Safety assurance
    • Safety promotion
    • Sector-specific requirements
• SMS must be maintained in accordance with recordkeeping requirements
• SMS must ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements in GACAR
• Certificate holders must submit SMS documentation to the President for acceptance

This quiz covers the regulations and operations of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACAR) in regards to air operations, aerodrome operations, and flight training. It includes parts 119, 121, 125, 135, 139, 141, 142, and 143.