BMP 5.2 and Dismantling BMP

Effective January 1, 2026, the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) has released Revision 5.2 of the Best Management Practice (BMP) Guides for Management of Used Aircraft Parts and Assemblies for Disassembly and Recycling along with a new stand-alone BMP for Dismantling. 

These BMP Guides establish industry standards for the management and disassembly of used aircraft parts and assemblies, aircraft dismantling, and the recycling of aircraft materials at the end of their service life and are used together for audit preparation and AFRA accreditation, as applicable to each scope.

Supporting Resources

Each BMP is accompanied by:

• Audit Guidance Checklists Provides a structured framework to assess conformity with BMP standards during audits. 
• Practice Guides with Minimum Standards Defines the minimum requirements necessary to meet BMP criteria.
• AFRA ESD Best Practice Document Provides guidance on environmentally sustainable disassembly practices.
• AFRA Form 0: Asset End-of-Life Certificate A standardized form for certifying the responsible end-of-life management of aircraft assets.

Disassembly BMP | revision 5.2 | Effective January 1, 2026

Establishes requirements for the management, identification, traceability, and documentation of used aircraft parts and assemblies removed during disassembly activities.

• Disassembly BMP 5.2
• Disassembly 5.2 Audit Guidance Checklist
• Disassembly 5.2 Practice Guide & Minimum Standards

Dismantling BMP | revision 0 | Effective January 1, 2026

Defines standards for the controlled dismantling and disposal of non-recoverable aircraft, including safety, environmental controls, and end-of-life documentation.

• Dismantling BMP
• Dismantling Audit Guidance Checklist
• Dismantling Practice Guide & Minimum Standards

Recycling BMP | revision 5.2 | Effective January 1, 2026

Outlines requirements for the environmentally responsible recycling and disposition of aircraft materials at the end of their service life.

• Recycling BMP 5.2
• Recycling 5.2 Audit Guidance Checklist
• Recycling 5.2 Practice Guide & Minimum Standards

Supporting Resources

• AFRA ESD Best Practice Document 
• AFRA Form 0: Asset End-of-Life Certificate

• Release Date: January 1, 2026 
• Transition Period: Six months for current BMP accredited clients 
• Full Compliance Deadline: July 1, 2026 - All audits after this date will be conducted to BMP 5.2 (and the Dismantling BMP, where applicable)
• New Accreditation Clients: All initial audits for Disassembly and Recycling will be conducted to BMP Revision 5.2.