PRISM provides a constructed Internal Evaluation process in the form of monthly progressive and in-depth checklists that evaluate various aspects of the operations and maintenance functions of your organization. Taking a small amount of time each month to complete the checklist will serve as a valuable cross check and help uncover latent deficiencies that need revision or improvement. This Internal Evaluation Program is an assurance component of your Safety Management System.
The PRISM Internal Evaluation Program is comprised of 24 Operations and Maintenance audit checklists. A new updated checklist is created and released monthly according to the following schedule:
Internal Evaluation
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| January | Maintenance 2. Maintenance Personnel | Maintenance 8. Maintenance Records |
| February | Operations 2. Safety Management Performance | Operations 8. Cabin Crew & Survival ALSE |
| March | Maintenance 3. Quality Assurance | Maintenance 9. Fueling and Servicing |
| April | Operations 3. Flight Operations | Operations 9. Scheduling |
| May | Maintenance 4. Inspection | Maintenance 10. Maintenance Manuals |
| June | Operations 4. Pilot Records | Operations 10. Charter and Supplemental Lift |
| July | Maintenance 5. Maintenance Training | Maintenance 11. Facilities |
| August | Operations 5. Pilot Hiring | Operations 11. Security and Dangerous Goods |
| September | Maintenance 6. Maintenance Control and Planning | Maintenance 12. Stores and Shelf Life |
| October | Operations 6. Pilot Training | Operations 12. Operational Control |
| November | Maintenance 7. Aircraft Condition | Maintenance 1. Maintenance Management |
| December | Operations 7. Flight Standards | Operations 1. Operations Management |
Internal Evaluation Paper Backups
Printable / downloadable copies of the Drug and Alcohol Program Checklist and the last three months scheduled checklists are provided below. If you would like a printable / downloadable copy of other checklists, use the Contact Us icon (looks like an envelope) at the top of the page in the Prism SMS website or by simply emailing us directly at: prism@argus.aero. If you email us directly please include your account name in the message.
Drug and Alcohol Program (Part 135) (2025)
A drug and alcohol program is a regulatory requirement for a 119 certificate holder authorized to operate under FAR Parts 135, and air tour operators defined in FAR Part 91.147.
FW/RW Maintenance 10 - Maintenance Manuals (2026)
Maintenance Manuals: Company maintenance manuals and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals are current, readily available, clear, complete, and adhered to in practice by all maintenance personnel. These manuals efficiently provide maintenance personnel with standardized and effective procedures for maintaining company aircraft. Management policies, lines of authority and company maintenance procedures are thoroughly documented in company manuals and kept in a current status.
FW/RW Operations 9 - Scheduling
Crews are scheduled with the best margin of safety as a primary consideration. Management closely monitors the scheduling process to evaluate risks, assess the individual and collective experience level of crews, and ensure the proper pairing of crewmembers. Pairing inexperienced SIC’s with new PIC’s is avoided. A scheduling system tracks flight and duty times for pilots and flight attendants (when applicable). Flights are scheduled to ensure FAR compliance and effective fatigue management. Company specific standards for airport (type or specific) and trip profile familiarity are considered when scheduling flight crews.
FW/RW Maintenance 9 - Aircraft Fueling and Servicing (2026)
Processes exist in the operation to ensure aircraft fuel is free from contamination utilizing effective fuel inspection procedures that are implemented and functional. Instructions pertaining to servicing, handling, and storing fuel and oil meet established safety standards. Procedures for monitoring and verifying vendor servicing practices are included as part of this oversight regardless of fuel truck/tank ownership. Processes are in place to assure that oxygen servicing and tire pressure checks conform to “Best Practices” standards, as.