14 CFR · Part 5
14 CFR § 5.5
General requirements.
SMS components. An SMS under this part must be appropriate to the size, scope, and complexity of the person's organization and include, at a minimum, all of the following components:
Safety policy that meets the requirements of subpart B of this part.
Safety risk management that meets the requirements of subpart C of this part.
Safety assurance that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part.
Safety promotion that meets the requirements of subpart E of this part.
Continuing requirements. Any person required to develop and implement an SMS under this part must maintain the SMS in accordance with this part.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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