Repair Station SMS Implementation Survey Results Are In
July 23, 2013
A February 2013 study from the Center for Aviation Safety Research (CASR) at Saint Louis University (SLU) analyzing repair stations safety management system (SMS) implementation indicates the majority (51.5 percent) of repair stations have not started any SMS development activities. The report also finds that larger repair stations are more familiar with SMS and are further along in SMS implementation than are smaller repair stations.
Many disagree about the importance of SMS; 23 percent of respondents either disagreed or strongly disagreed that SMS actually improves safety, whereas 48 percent answered that it does. Survey participants responded similarly when asked if SMS helps repair stations reduce aircraft maintenance errors; 25 percent responded in the negative, while 47 percent said the program does reduce error.
With the FAA working on regulations to require all part 121 operators to implement an SMS, SLU is using its study to assist the agency by looking into possible compliance solutions for part 145 repair stations. The school’s survey includes repair station industry demographics, work performed, aircraft maintained, and knowledge and opinions about SMS application.
For answers to questions about the survey, please contact CASR Program Director Damon Lercel at 314-977-8527.
More from ARSA
ARSA Survey – Workforce Remains Top Concern
May 17, 2022 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates, ARSA Works
ARSA’s 2022 member survey paints a picture of an industry slowly recovering from the pandemic but still suffering a severe labor shortage. In total, 108 member companies from around the…Read More
Hotline Highlight – Collaboration Brings Results
May 10, 2022 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates
The hotline – ARSA’s premier member newsletter – contains news, editorial content, analysis and resources for the aviation maintenance community. All members should ensure they receive their edition the first week of…Read More
FAA Issues WebOPSS Access Workaround
May 09, 2022 | Categories:
Act Now, ARSA News & Updates, ARSA Works, Design & Production, FAA, Regulatory, Rulemaking
The FAA will miss the June 15 deadline for updating its WebOPSS system to operate in the Microsoft Edge browser. Microsoft will decommission Internet Explorer, which was required for accessing…Read More
