FAA to Require SMS for EASA-Approved US Repair Stations
The FAA will require its ~1,500 EASA-approved US repair stations to implement a Safety Management System by Dec 31, 2025, per a new US-EU agreement.
May 16, 20265 min
Regulatory
4 aviation articles tagged “part 145”
The FAA will require its ~1,500 EASA-approved US repair stations to implement a Safety Management System by Dec 31, 2025, per a new US-EU agreement.
US Part 145 repair stations with EASA approval now face performance audits after the SMS implementation deadline passed, risking certification revocation.
U.S. repair stations with EASA approval faced a Dec 31, 2025 deadline to implement SMS under MAG Change 10, risking loss of European market access.
The DOT OIG has launched its third audit of FAA repair station oversight, mandated by the 2024 Reauthorization Act to ensure certification consistency.