FAA Part 5 Compliance
FAA Part 5 SMS Gap Analysis
for Part 135 and § 91.147 Operators
Prepare for the May 28, 2027 compliance deadline with a professional, document-based SMS gap analysis reviewed by an FAA ATP and active Boeing 767 pilot.
BASTA combines AI-assisted document review with pilot-verified judgment to show what is documented, what is missing, and what needs evidence before Declaration of Compliance support or FAA surveillance.
Who This Is For
Built for operators preparing for
FAA Part 5 SMS compliance.
Part 135 operators
Preparing for the May 28, 2027 FAA Part 5 deadline.
§ 91.147 Air Tour LOA holders
Reviewing SMS readiness before declaration or surveillance.
Operators with draft SMS manuals
Identifying gaps before final implementation.
Operators with implemented SMS
Checking documentation and evidence before FAA review.
Internal safety teams
Creating a clear remediation roadmap.
What You Receive
A clear report. No guesswork.
No inflated compliance claims.
Executive Summary
High-level compliance score and key risks.
133-point FAA Part 5 Gap Analysis
Each item reviewed against the BASTA checklist.
Evidence-based findings
Findings cite the documents and evidence provided.
Needs Evidence list
Items requiring records, interviews, or demonstrations are clearly marked.
Remediation roadmap
Prioritized next steps before declaration, surveillance, or internal review.
Optional review call
A 30-minute discussion of findings and next actions.
BASTA does not guess compliance. If evidence is missing, the report says so clearly.
How It Works
From document upload to
audit-ready roadmap.
Submit intake form
Upload your SMS Manual, OpSpecs/GOM/LOA, ERP, and supporting evidence.
Scope review
BASTA reviews document volume, operator complexity, and evidence completeness.
Engagement confirmation
You receive pricing, timeline, and payment link before work begins.
Report delivery
After payment and complete document package receipt, the report is delivered within 5–7 business days.
Why BASTA
AI speed. Pilot judgment.
Practical safety review.
BASTA LLC provides AI-assisted, pilot-verified FAA Part 5 SMS Gap Analysis for Part 135 and § 91.147 operators. Reviews are led by Ilya Bidenko, an FAA Airline Transport Pilot and active Boeing 767 pilot with international cargo operations across China, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as previous Part 121 experience with Air Transport International.
The work is designed for operators who need more than a checklist review. BASTA connects written SMS procedures with real operational judgment, helping operators see where documentation ends and evidence begins.
AI-assisted SMS review. Pilot-verified.
Credentials
Professional Background
FAA Airline Transport Pilot
Highest FAA pilot certificate level.
Active Boeing 767 pilot
Current wide-body operational experience.
International cargo operations
Experience across China, Europe, and the Middle East.
Previous Part 121 experience
U.S. airline/cargo operating environment with Air Transport International.
Master's degree in Aviation Transport
Formal aviation education and aircraft flight operations.
Internal Auditor Training
Audit-methodology foundation.
Safety Management System Training
SMS-specific training foundation.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Federal Aviation Administration
Master's Degree — Aviation Transport
Flight Academy of National Aviation University
Safety Management System Training
Aviation Secure
Internal Auditor Training
Aviation Safety Solutions Training Academy
Pricing
Transparent starting price.
Final quote after document review.
Professional FAA Part 5 SMS Gap Analysis starts at $1,500. Final pricing depends on document volume, operator complexity, and evidence package completeness. After you submit the intake form, BASTA reviews your submission and provides a fixed quote before work begins.
Basic Document Review
from $1,500
Best for small operators with SMS Manual and core documents.
Standard Gap Analysis
typical range $2,500
Best for most Part 135 and § 91.147 operators.
Evidence-Based Review
from $3,500
Best for larger document packages with SRM, training, audit, CAPA, and records evidence.
After submission, BASTA reviews your document package and confirms pricing before work begins.
Compliance Deadline
May 28, 2027 is closer than it looks.
Existing Part 135 and § 91.147 operators must prepare for FAA Part 5 SMS compliance by May 28, 2027. A manual alone may not be enough. Operators need documented processes, implementation evidence, records, training, safety assurance outputs, and clear risk management traceability.
BASTA helps identify documentation gaps, missing evidence, and remediation priorities before declaration, FAA surveillance, or internal review.
Additional Support
Additional Aviation Safety Support
BASTA also supports operators with SMS implementation guidance, CRM training concepts, safety culture review, and training curriculum development. These services are available separately or as follow-on support after the Gap Analysis Report.
Get Started
Ready to review your
SMS documents?
Start with the intake form. BASTA will review your submission and confirm scope, pricing, and next steps within 24 hours.
Phone / WhatsApp
+1 (720) 978-2359