Listed below, in order of hierarchy of authorship, are foundational resources for use in the development and implementation of an SMS.
- International Policy (International Civil Aviation Organization; ICAO)
- ICAO Annex 19, First Edition – Link to more information and a downloadable Executive Summary
- ICAO Annex 19, Second Edition – Link to ICAO website to purchase the Second Edition
- Safety Management Manual (SMM) – Doc 9859 – Link to with more information on how to obtain guidance material on safety management principles and concepts, State Safety Program, and SMS
- National Policy
- Air Operators/MROs/Flight Training (Oversight by Flight Standards)
- AC 120-92B – Safety Management Systems for Aviation Service Providers
- CFR part 5
- The SMS Implementation Guide and the SMS Voluntary program guide are available through the Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS).
- Airports
- Air Traffic
- Commercial Space