Appeals Make FAA Extend SMS Comment Deadline

By Kerry Lynch kerry_lynch@aviationweek.com
WASHINGTON

At the request of numerous general aviation, manufacturer and repair station organizations, FAA has extended the comment deadline until March 7 on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would require Part 121 holders to adopt safety management systems (SMS). FAA published the NPRM Nov. 5 and originally called for the comment period to close yesterday ...

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