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The difference between a hazard and a risk in aviation safety, why safety management systems keep them separate, and how the distinction changes your controls.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/pave-checklist-imsafe-aviation-risk-assessment 2026-09-26T09:00:00.000Z 2026-09-26T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

What PAVE and IMSAFE stand for in aviation, what each element asks, and how Part 135 operators turn a preflight risk assessment into a defensible record.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/what-is-a-part-135-operator 2026-09-22T09:00:00.000Z 2026-09-22T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

What a Part 135 operator is, the four certificate categories the FAA issues, what each permits, and the ongoing obligations that come with the certificate.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-ground-deicing-anti-icing-program 2026-08-27T09:00:00.000Z 2026-08-27T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Part 135 ground de-icing and anti-icing: the clean aircraft concept, holdover times, pretakeoff contamination checks, training, and records.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/pilot-records-database-prd-part-135-compliance 2026-08-19T09:00:00.000Z 2026-08-19T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

What Part 135 operators must report to the FAA Pilot Records Database under 14 CFR Part 111, and how to keep those records audit-ready.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-91-vs-part-135-difference 2026-08-11T09:00:00.000Z 2026-08-11T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Part 91 vs Part 135: compensation or hire, common carriage, holding out, and how the FAA decides when you need a charter certificate.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/faa-part-135-sms-mandate-2027-compliance-guide 2026-06-22T09:00:00.000Z 2026-06-22T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

FAA's Part 5 rule makes SMS mandatory for every Part 135 operator by May 28, 2027 — the deadlines, the four required components, and how to comply.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/faa-part-135-certification-process-timeline-cost 2026-06-20T09:00:00.000Z 2026-06-20T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

How FAA Part 135 certification works: the 5 phases and 3 gates, a realistic timeline, the documents you submit, and what it costs to get certified.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/efb-compliance-part-135-opspec-a061-approval 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 EFB approval covering OpSpec A061 authorization, AC 120-76E compliance, PED requirements, training, and common audit findings.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/fatigue-risk-management-system-part-135-frms 2026-04-06T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 fatigue risk management covering FRMS implementation, AC 120-103A compliance, bio-mathematical fatigue models, and integration with SMS.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/argus-wyvern-is-bao-charter-safety-ratings-compared 2026-04-05T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Comparison of ARGUS, WYVERN, and IS-BAO charter safety ratings including costs, scope, renewal timelines, insurance benefits, and broker requirements.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/mel-management-part-135-mmel-opspec-approval 2026-04-04T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 MEL management covering MMEL-to-operator MEL development, OpSpec D095 approval, deferred maintenance tracking, and common audit findings.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/illegal-charter-operational-control-faa-enforcement 2026-04-03T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

How the FAA determines operational control in charter, the wet vs. dry lease distinction, and how legitimate Part 135 operators protect themselves.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-sms-implementation-timeline-2027 2026-04-01T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

A phased plan for standing up a Part 5 safety management system with a small team: what to build first, who owns each piece, and what evidence to keep.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-camp-continuous-airworthiness-maintenance-program 2026-03-28T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 CAMP requirements under 14 CFR 135.431 for 10+ seat aircraft covering reliability programs, AD tracking, and maintenance program transition.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-hazmat-dangerous-goods-compliance 2026-03-25T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Part 135 hazmat compliance: will-carry vs. will-not-carry OpSpecs, dangerous goods training, prohibited items, and inspection preparation.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/faa-part-135-recordkeeping-requirements 2026-03-24T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-24T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 recordkeeping requirements including retention practices, retrieval standards, and evidence structures for FSDO audits.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/charter-quote-response-time-playbook 2026-03-23T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-23T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Playbook for charter operators to reduce quote response time using templates, routing rules, and integrated operations and compliance checks.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/tsa-security-programs-charter-operators-tfssp-twelve-five 2026-03-22T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to TSA security programs for Part 135 charter operators covering TFSSP, Twelve-Five, and PCSSP requirements based on aircraft weight and configuration.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-medical-certificate-tracking 2026-03-21T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-21T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Learn a practical system for tracking pilot medical certificates under Part 135 with automated alerts, role-based checks, and audit-ready records.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-drug-and-alcohol-program-guide 2026-03-20T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-20T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Practical guide to Part 135 drug and alcohol compliance, including C/TPA setup, random testing records, supervisor training, and audit controls.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-weight-balance-documentation-requirements 2026-03-20T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 weight and balance documentation covering NTSB findings, proper manifest creation, record retention, and digital automation tools.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/fsdo-ramp-check-checklist 2026-03-19T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-19T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Ramp check checklist for Part 135 operators: required documents, pilot prep, and evidence workflows to answer inspector requests fast.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/faa-opspecs-part-135-guide 2026-03-18T09:00:00.000Z 2026-03-18T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Plain-English guide to FAA Part 135 OpSpecs, including common operator mistakes, paragraph types, and practical controls to stay compliant.

https://www.navlyt.com/blog/part-135-flight-locating-requirements-compliance 2026-03-18T09:00:00.000Z 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z Navlyt Editorial Team

Guide to Part 135 flight locating requirements under 14 CFR 135.79 covering NTSB findings, technology options, and compliance documentation.