NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-030 to Agricultural Aviation Foundation Regarding Maintenance Programs

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number WPR14CA003, has issued recommendation A-14-030 addressed to the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation. This directive urges the foundation to work directly with the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and distribute comprehensive guidance materials for agricultural aircraft operators. The goal is to assist these operators in implementing effective aircraft inspection and maintenance quality assurance programs. These efforts will include, but are not limited to, establishing best practices for performing, recording, and tracking both mandatory and recommended maintenance items for each aircraft involved in agricultural operations.