scope:

This order applies to the internal review and evaluation of Technical Operations Services Organizations including contracted services that process changes to the NAS in accordance with SMS requirements (FAA Order 1100.161, Air Traffic Safety Oversight, and FAA Order JO 1000.37, Air Traffic Organization Safety Management System). The Internal Safety Assurance Program should be specifically applied to those functions supporting Acquisition and Implementation of New Systems, Air Traffic Control Functions, Equipment and Facility Maintenance Functions, Flight Inspection, Flight Procedure Development, and Aeronautical Charting Functions.

Purpose of This Order. This document establishes the ATO Technical Operations Services Safety Management System (SMS) Internal Safety Assurance Program (ISM). The ISAP specifies the manner by which Technical Operations Services will monitor compliance with safety standards and the Safety Management System, in accordance with FAA Order 1100.161, Air Traffic Safety Oversight, and FAA Order JO 1000.37, Air Traffic Organization Safety Management System. Existing Technical Operations Services Internal Evaluation Programs that meet the program guidance set forth in this order will be accepted as compliant per the Director's approval. This order provides the following:

a. Descriptions of the ISM roles and responsibilities.

b. A detailed written description of the ISAP.

c. Procedures to manage the ISAP and carry out the evaluation and analysis steps

d. Definitions of terms used in the ISAP.

e. Guidance material, including tools, templates, and checklists available via http://qst.tc.faa.gov/corecapabilities/smssrm/isap .