Gap Analysis — 14 CFR Part 5 Compliance Assessment
Fee quoted on request
We measure your operation against 14 CFR Part 5 requirements to identify exactly what you need — and what you don't.
Who it is for
Small Part 135 operators, §91.147 air tour operators, and Part 21 organizations newly subject to FAA Safety Management System requirements, and any small operator that wants to know, section by section, where it stands against Part 5.
How it works
- Document review. Your current manuals, org chart, and safety records are reviewed against Part 5.
- Interviews. A 1-hour interview with your safety lead, and follow-up questions where the documents leave gaps.
- Gap matrix. Findings are mapped to each Part 5 section, so you can see exactly what is met, partial, or missing.
- Action plan and briefing. A prioritized action plan with a timeline to May 28, 2027, and a 1-hour executive briefing.
What's Included
- Comprehensive Part 5 compliance assessment report
- Gap identification matrix mapped to each Part 5 section
- Prioritized action plan with timeline to May 28, 2027
- Executive briefing for accountable executive (1 hour)
FAQ
How long does it take?
Typical turnaround is 2 weeks from kickoff call to final report.
Is this compliant with FAA Part 5?
The assessment is built directly against 14 CFR Part 5 requirements and FAA guidance — it measures your operation against the rule; the FAA makes the final determination.
What do you need from us?
Access to your current manuals, org chart, and a 1-hour interview with your safety lead.
Please note — custom-quoted service. Root Cause Analysis Training, Safety Investigation Report Writing, SMS Implementation Support & Gap Analysis, Operational Risk Assessment & Mitigation, and Unsafe-Event & Accident-Precursor Analysis Support are assessed individually, project by project. No fixed price is listed for these services. After you send an inquiry, we will assess the scope and confirm a price in our reply. No payment is due, and no charge is made, until that quoted price is confirmed. This is different from our fixed-price packages, which are charged at the listed price when you use Order Now.
Why is this quoted, not fixed-price? A gap analysis is scoped by your operation: fleet size, certificate type (Part 135, § 91.147, or Part 21), number of locations, and how complete your existing manuals and SMS already are. The volume of documents to review and interviews needed to map your operation against Part 5 changes with each of those, so a fixed price would either overcharge a small operator or under-scope a larger one. Send an inquiry and we will assess your scope and confirm a price in our reply.