Annual Audit Checklist for Part 135 Operators

This annual audit checklist helps Part 135 air operators prepare for regulatory inspections and maintain continuous compliance. It covers licensing details, operations manual currency and distribution, safety management system and emergency response planning, quality management and document control, and standard operating procedures. The checklist guides audit planning, meetings, findings, and corrective actions. It includes checks for flight follower staffing and training, flight and duty time schemes, flight planning, fuel policies, load and trim documentation, aircraft and pilot records, recurrent training and proficiency checks, and policies for approaches and performance. It also records audit conclusions, levels of findings, corrective action plans, and attendance.