NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-008 to FAA Regarding Inconsistent Aviation Documents

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as A-12-008, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive, identified under NTSB number WPR11MA454, requires the FAA to take specific corrective actions regarding its regulatory documentation. Specifically, the FAA is instructed to revise Federal Aviation Administration Order 8900.1, which covers the Flight Standards Information Management System, focusing on volume 3, chapter 6, section 1, paragraph 3-151. Additionally, the recommendation mandates updates to Advisory Circular 91-45C, titled Waivers: Aviation Events. The primary objective of this action is to correct inaccurate and incomplete information found within these documents. Furthermore, the FAA must reconcile all differences and inconsistencies that currently exist between the Order and the Advisory Circular to ensure regulatory clarity and accuracy.