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Cirrus Aircraft FAA Compliance with iBASEt MES Case Study

Cirrus Aircraft reduced FAA certification steps from six to three and cut reconciliation time 88% using iBASEt MES for Vision Jet conformity management.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Cirrus Aircraft implemented iBASEt MES to replace manual FAA certification workflows for the Vision SF50 Jet. The system digitized design documents, automated non-compliance reports, and consolidated conformity inspection records. Results include an 88% reduction in reconciliation time and fewer full-time employees required for certification processes.

Key takeaways

Reduced FAA compliance process from six manual steps to three digital steps

Achieved 88% reduction in document reconciliation time (40 min to 5 min per packet)

Enabled part-piece level conformity management for Vision Jet certification

Consolidated as-built and as-tested records within the MES platform

Reduced labor requirements for certification and reconciliation workflows

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