NTSB Issues Recommendation A-11-021 to FAA Regarding Pilot Checklist Usage

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA08MA085, has issued safety recommendation A-11-021 addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for a specific regulatory action concerning operational procedures for aviation personnel. The NTSB requires that principal operations inspectors assigned to oversee operators holding certificates under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 and those operating under 91 subpart K take active steps to verify compliance with checklist protocols. Specifically, the recommendation mandates that these inspectors ensure pilots consistently use the same checklists during actual flight operations as they did during their training phases. This requirement applies across normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions to maintain procedural uniformity. The goal is to align operational practice with established training standards for all relevant regulated entities.