NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-042 to Experimental Aircraft Association Regarding LOA Repository
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Experimental Aircraft Association to establish a public database for voluntary information on Letters of Deviation Authority holders.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Experimental Aircraft Association to establish a public database for voluntary information on Letters of Deviation Authority holders.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recommendation A-12-042, identified under reference number DCA12SS005. This directive is addressed specifically to the Experimental Aircraft Association. The core requirement of this recommendation mandates that the association create and subsequently publish a repository. This repository is intended to hold voluntarily provided information concerning individuals who hold Letters of Deviation Authority. These authorities specifically permit the conduct of flight instruction using experimental aircraft. The NTSB has determined that making this data publicly accessible serves the interest of aviation safety transparency. By consolidating these voluntary disclosures, the association can provide a centralized resource for stakeholders interested in the regulatory status of experimental aircraft instructors.