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What is the purpose of SMS documentation?
What is the purpose of SMS documentation?
- To describe the accountable executive's responsibilities
- To maintain records of safety assurance processes
- To outline the certificate holder's safety policy and objectives (correct)
- To coordinate with external organizations or contractors
How long must records of outputs of safety risk management processes be retained?
How long must records of outputs of safety risk management processes be retained?
- Until the control is no longer relevant to the operation (correct)
- Indefinitely
- For a minimum of 5 years
- For a maximum of 5 years
Who is responsible for establishing an SMS implementation plan?
Who is responsible for establishing an SMS implementation plan?
- The accountable executive (correct)
- The certificate holder
- The external organizations or contractors
- The safety personnel
How long must records of training provided under GACAR § 5.91 be retained?
How long must records of training provided under GACAR § 5.91 be retained?
What is the purpose of maintaining records of outputs of safety assurance processes?
What is the purpose of maintaining records of outputs of safety assurance processes?
Study Notes
SMS Documentation
- The certificate holder must develop and maintain SMS documentation that describes:
- Safety policy and objectives
- SMS requirements for operations
- Accountability, responsibilities, and authorities of accountable executive and safety personnel for SMS processes and procedures
- SMS processes and procedures
SMS Records
- The certificate holder must maintain records of:
- Outputs of safety risk management processes (retained as long as the control remains relevant to the operation)
- Outputs of safety assurance processes (retained for a minimum of 5 years)
- Training provided under GACAR § 5.91 for each individual (retained for a minimum of 5 years after completion)
- Communications provided under GACAR § 5.93 (retained for a minimum of 5 years)
SMS Implementation Plan
- The accountable executive must establish an SMS implementation plan for effective SMS implementation
- The implementation plan must be:
- Documented
- Include procedures for coordination with external organizations or contractors where applicable
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Quiz on Safety Management System (SMS) documentation and record-keeping requirements for certification. Topics include SMS policy, objectives, accountability, and record maintenance.