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AC 21-58 - Safety Management Systems for Part 21 Type and Production Certificate Holders

Document Information

Number
21-58
Title
Safety Management Systems for Part 21 Type and Production Certificate Holders
Status
Active
Date issued
2024-04-26
Office of Primary Responsibility
AIR-630, Systems Policy Branch
Description

This AC provides information to assist certain certificate holders under 14 CFR part 21 in developing, implementing, and maintaining a safety management system (SMS) to meet the regulatory requirements of 14 CFR part 5. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to develop, implement, and maintain an SMS. This guidance is not legally binding and will not be relied upon by the FAA as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with the guidance is voluntary only and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations.

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