This Advisory Circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of compliance with the certification requirements of Part 141 Aviation Training Organisations - Certification. This material is intended for applicants for, and holders of, aviation training organisation certificates, and for their clients.
This AC relates specifically to the Civil Aviation Rule Part 141.
Revision 5 of this AC provides updated guidance to reflect the transition from a Quality Management System (QMS) to a system of safety management (Safety Management System or SMS) focus, as reflected in rule 141.61.
Throughout, we have substituted guidance on quality management with reference to AC100-1, as participants are advised to follow this AC when designing their SMS. We have also made a number of stylistic changes, including punctuation and general formatting fixes. Lastly, we have taken the opportunity to add a Version History.
Note: The rules related to Quality Assurance and QMS expired in February 2021 and were replaced with SMS requirements in rule 141.61.
