Safety Assurance System (SAS) External Portal Information Guide

Certificate Holders, Operators, and Applicants can use the SAS External Portal for direct, streamlined, and timely communication with the FAA.

The SAS External Portal is a free, secure, web-based application that allows current Certificate Holders, Operators, and Applicants a means to communicate directly with local Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO), Certificate Management Offices (CMO), and International Field Offices (IFO). The SAS External Portal helps facilitate timely and streamlined communication between the FAA and Certificate Holders, Operators, and Applicants pertaining to configuration, certification, and operations.

If you want to know more about SAS, please watch the What is SAS video.


OAPS and WebOPSS Transition to OA/OPSS in SAS 

In the summer of 2025, the FAA will integrate the Operations Approval Portal System (OAPS) and the Web-based Operations Safety System (WebOPSS) into SAS as Operations Approval and Operations Specifications (OA/OPSS). This enhancement allows Certificate Holders, Operators, and Applicants access to features currently in OAPS and WebOPSS, along with additional capabilities, through one central location, the SAS External Portal.

The integration of OAPS and WebOPSS into SAS will occur over several months, which means FAA offices and the operators they oversee will transition at different times.  To help you prepare for this transition, the FAA has developed training, videos, Q-Cards, briefings, and flyers.


SAS External Portal, Training, and Resources 

Certificate Holders, Operators, and Applicants are encouraged to access SAS using the External Portal. The FAA has created training and resources to introduce SAS and its features. 

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SAS External Portal

Log in to SAS through the
External Portal.
 

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Training

Learn about the SAS External
Portal through this informative
web-based training course. 

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Resources

Access Step-by-Step Guides,
Quick Reference Cards, and
OA/OPSS resources. 


SAS Information 

These resources provide foundational information about SAS as well as other helpful materials.