Regulation Text
(a) Each program manager must establish an internal anonymous safety reporting procedure that fosters an environment of safety without any potential for retribution for filing the report.
(b) Each program manager must establish procedures to respond to an aviation incident/accident.
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.1021) Each fractional program manager must establish an internal anonymous safety reporting procedure that fosters a safety environment without potential for retribution for filing a report, and must establish procedures to respond to an aviation incident/accident.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What safety reporting system must a fractional program manager have?
The program manager must establish an internal anonymous safety reporting procedure designed so reports can be filed without potential for retribution.
“Each program manager must establish an internal anonymous safety reporting procedure that fosters an environment of safety without any potential for retribution for filing the report.” — 14 CFR § 91.1021(a)
Does the rule require incident and accident response procedures?
Yes. Each program manager must establish procedures to respond to an aviation incident/accident.
“Each program manager must establish procedures to respond to an aviation incident/accident.” — 14 CFR § 91.1021(b)
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