Industry Audit Standard

ACSF IAS

The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) is an all-encompassing aviation audit for Part 135 and Part 91 aircraft operators. As the name implies, it’s the most comprehensive industry audit available. And it’s designed for those who want to go above and beyond minimum requirements.

The IAS also gives aircraft owners and passengers peace of mind. When they see the ACSF Audit-Registered seal, they can rest assured that they’re flying on a safe aircraft with highly qualified crew who live and work within a “just culture.”

BENEFITS TO OPERATORS:

  • Helps determine compliance with FAR Part 5 SMS standards, as well as industry best practices.
  • Reduces the substantial cost and redundancies associated with today’s auditing environment.
  • Saves precious time, money and resources.

COMPANIES USING THE AUDIT:

  • Part 135 charter operators
  • Part 91 corporate flight departments
  • Part 91K fractional providers

NEW UPDATES TO THE IAS

In April 2021, a major revision to the IAS includes the evaluation of an operator’s compliance with the following:
  • FAA’s FAR 14 CFR Part 5 SMS standards (the FAA SMS voluntary implementation program)
  • ICAO Annex 19 safety management
Air Charter Safety Foundation

TO PREPARE FOR YOUR ACSF INDUSTRY AUDIT STANDARD:

1. Prepare supporting documents

2. Complete the ACSF’s Pre-Audit checklist

The ACSF IAS Pre-Audit checklist is a prerequisite for the IAS audit. It’s a gap-analysis tool that will help your team evaluate its practices with the ACSF standard. It also includes new information to comply with the FAR Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19.

Ask for help – The ACSF recommends working a third-party who can help your organization successfully prepare for its audit. On a biennial basis, these companies train on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard and are reauthorized to provide assistance in your audit preparation:

3. Hire an ACSF -accredited Auditor

  • ACSF audits are performed by companies whose auditors have completed the biennial ACSF IAS training. These well-respected and established aviation audit firms are accredited by ACSF to conduct the IAS audit:

4. Schedule your IAS Audit

For more information about the ACSF Industry Audit Standard, contact Debi Carpenter or call  1-888-SAFE-135.

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