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FAA Behind on ICAO SMS Rules
By: Chad Trautvetter
Caption: While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a  formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators,  despite the 
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While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a  formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators,  despite the ICAO November 18 deadline that is now passed, it is in the  process of SMS rulemaking. According to an FAA spokesman, the agency is  already sponsoring voluntary SMS implementation by Part 121, 135 and 145  organizations to provide learning and experience for both industry and  the FAA in SMS development, implementation and oversight. The agency  also published a Part 121 notice of proposed rulemaking on November 5  and is “considering SMS regulations for...Part 135 operators and Part  145 repair stations.”