NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-077 to FAA Regarding Meteorological Report Dissemination
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that remarks from meteorological aerodrome reports are accessible to dispatchers and pilots via flight papers and ACARS.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that remarks from meteorological aerodrome reports are accessible to dispatchers and pilots via flight papers and ACARS.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA13MA133, has issued a formal safety recommendation designated as A-14-077. This directive is addressed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration. The core requirement mandates that the remarks section of meteorological aerodrome reports must be provided to all dispatchers and pilots. These critical weather details are to be included in flight dispatcher papers and transmitted through the aircraft communication addressing and reporting system. This measure aims to enhance situational awareness for operational personnel by ensuring they have direct access to supplementary meteorological data during flight planning and execution phases.